I have walked among those who call themselves enlightened, only to find their wisdom paper thin, a mask for their own insecurity. They gatekeep knowledge not out of duty but fear. Fear that others might surpass them. Fear that their fragile egos might crack beneath the weight of true understanding.
For years, I searched for meaning in communities that claimed to offer wisdom and camaraderie. I humbled myself, listened intently, and gave more than I took. Yet time after time, I watched as those who promised knowledge instead used it as a leash. They demanded obedience, played cruel games, and dangled acceptance like a prize for the most obedient.
I saw the truth for what it was. Those who hoard knowledge do so not out of wisdom but control. They use secrets as chains and lies as currency. But knowledge is not meant to be rationed like scraps to the desperate. It is a fire, meant to be fed, shared, and wielded by those strong enough to carry its burden.
So I turned away from those false mentors and their petty hierarchies. I chose my own path, guided not by blind tradition but by reason, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of truth. I surrounded myself with those who sought growth, not validation. Those who stood firm against deceit and cowardice. Those who believed that strength was found in wisdom, not manipulation.
Through knowledge, we sharpen ourselves. Through integrity, we ensure that knowledge is not twisted into a tool for oppression. I will not bow to those who wield ignorance as a weapon. I will not stand idle while those who crave destruction try to reduce the world to ashes.
I stand for truth. I stand for reason. And I stand against those who seek to poison the minds of others with lies and deceit. If you believe the same, then we stand together.
