will set you free”. But how can we know this Truth
that is so potent? For each of us, common sense is a
Common sense is closely related
to the level of consciousness
precious key that can open the gate to the ultimate
divine Truth, and we may say that this human qual- Common sense represents our way to express our-
ity, even if increasingly rare, is still within reach, is selves in a beautiful manner. It is God’s beautiful way
nearby, inside ourselves. It is a choice we can make to manifest through People, or Man’s beautiful way
every moment. to manifest towards God. When we have common
sense, we understand people, we love them, we help
“Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they them, because we realise that we are not separate
are, and doing things as they ought to be done” from each other. This is an attitude that the folklore
– C.E. Stowe expresses suggestively with the saying “Do as you
would be done by.” Or “Do unto others as you would
Our current society is full of rules regarding common have them do unto you”. However, to be able to per-
sense, rules that are necessary for a decent living to- ceive this unity and oneness with others, with nature,
gether. These rules have been periodically modified and with the whole world, we must break through the
adapted according to the stage of evolution our society shell of our ego, we must reach towards the highest
finds itself in. The guidelines of living together vary from of our inner being, open our spiritual heart and, with
the written ones collected in laws, regulations and codes, an awakened soul, we must become true jewels of
to the ones verbally transmitted from one generation common sense in and for this world.
to another, embodied by the traditions and customs
of each place. All these rules proved to be necessary
since the number of people lacking common sense
was far greater than the people naturally manifesting
Ways to amplify common
sense in our being
this quality. Therefore, these regulations have been The simplest way to amplify common sense is to “put
absolutely necessary in order to keep a good balance yourself in other’s shoes”. We will certainly become
in the cohabitation between the members of society. more attentive to our own reactions and attitudes.
It is innate to human nature to love goodness and
Could you imagine a world without rules, where every harmony, to love nature, to love animals. We are
person is responsible for and attentive to their own overwhelmed when, for example, a kitten or even an
actions and even more to those of others? This would elephant returns us the affection we offer it spontane-
be an ideal, perfect world. But could such a world exist ously. Another effective way is to amplify our state of
here on Earth? Yes, it can; as long as we can imagine humbelness whilst keeping dignified. Only a dignified
it, it can become real. It is up to each of us to choose man can be really humble.
to be a brick at the foundation of this type of world.
But in order to succeed, we need to be examples of When one remains humble aiming to know the world
common sense in our society