Each of us is a bearer of inner eternity.

Eternal Inner Brilliance

Each of us is a bearer of inner eternity. In a world that often values external success and utilitarianism, true perfection is measured not by outward achievements but by the wealth of the soul, its moral foundations, and unique sincerity. Every person is born with an unshakable value, reflected in the ability to be a moral being illuminated by an inner light. This light does not depend on circumstances or external evaluations; it is the foundation upon which our personal self-awareness and right to a happy existence in this world are built. Like a diamond that can shine with its true beauty even when masked by temporary stains, our soul only needs to shed unnecessary impurities that prevent it from radiating its Divine beauty.

In conclusion, it becomes clear that genuine flawlessness lies in the inner dignity of each of us – in that immutable, unique, and eternal essence that makes us not merely participants in life, but ends in ourselves, worthy of respect and love.

What is the essence of each person’s flawlessness?

The flawlessness of each person does not lie in the perfection of external qualities or usefulness to society, but in their inner moral dignity and uniqueness. Every person, by nature, is endowed with an immutable value defined by their ability to be a moral being, possessing an inner light and the right to be an end in themselves rather than just a means.

For example, one source emphasizes that “The human dignity of each individual, or the quality of being a moral creature, does not at all depend on natural qualities or usefulness…” implying that true flawlessness is not determined by external merits or circumstances (source: link txt).

Another text reminds us, “Why is it that so often, when we look at ourselves, we feel a loathsome emotion? If you take a diamond and cover it in some tar, it no longer makes the impression of a diamond... Because each of us is created by God… so that the light of Divine beauty may shine in the facets of our soul.” This conveys the idea that within every person there is that sincere, radiant essence—its true “flawlessness”—waiting for the moment when the extraneous “impurities” are removed (source: link txt).

Thus, the flawlessness of each person consists in their inner, unchanging dignity, independent of external circumstances, as well as in the uniqueness and inimitability that make each individual not merely a participant, but an end in themselves and a bearer of eternal moral values.

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“The human dignity of each individual, or the quality of being a moral creature, does not, in fact, depend on one’s natural qualities or usefulness: these qualities and usefulness may determine a person’s external standing in society, the relative evaluation by others, but not his own value and human rights…” (source: link txt)

“Why is it that so often, when we look at ourselves, we feel a loathsome emotion? If you take a diamond and cover it in some tar, it no longer makes the impression of a diamond—it appears dark. And the purpose of life is precisely to scrape all that away—then it will shine. Because each of us is created by God, each of us is given faith for what? For it to shine, so that the light of Divine beauty may shine in the facets of our soul.” (source: link txt)