In his famous statement, Henry Kissinger once said,
“The ability to create and sustain a narrative is the most important skill a country or government can have. It allows you to shape the public's perception, which in turn shapes their actions.”
This insight, originally about geopolitical power, carries deep spiritual significance when applied to families and communities. Families, much like nations, create narratives—especially around individuals who don’t conform. The black sheep is often cast as the rebel, the outsider, or the "problem" to be solved. But what if the narrative surrounding the black sheep is not just a reflection of the family’s fear and control, but a spiritual battleground with profound cosmic consequences?
The Power of Narrative in Shaping Perception
The black sheep is often misunderstood, marginalized, or isolated due to the narrative created by fear. This narrative, in many ways, shapes their destiny—just as national narratives shape the actions of a country. Parents and societies often impose fear-driven stories onto children, and the black sheep becomes the unfortunate character within these stories, one who defies societal expectations.
In this context, parenting from fear involves projecting unresolved family fears onto the black sheep, which often limits their ability to grow freely. But there are far deeper spiritual consequences for families and societies who impose these narratives of restriction, judgment, and alienation. This is where the law of cosmic karma comes into play: when families and communities operate from fear and division, they not only harm the black sheep but incur a negative cosmic outcome.
Karma is a universal law—the cause and effect of actions, thoughts, and behaviors. When parents or societies enforce harmful narratives that suppress an individual’s divine potential, the consequences are felt not only in the present moment but ripple through time, affecting the individual, the family, and even society at large.
The Cosmic Consequences of Rejection and Fear
Consider societies that ostracize or even kill their children for the sake of "honor" or to avoid shame. Honoring family reputation at the expense of a child’s life or well-being directly violates divine laws. In certain cultures, girls are killed simply because they are seen as embarrassments to the family or society. These extreme actions, fueled by fear, create a deep cosmic imbalance.
The black sheep of the family, far from being the source of destruction, may, in fact, be the vessel through which the family can face its unhealed wounds. When families or communities choose punishment over compassion, they break the laws of God that govern the universe, which eventually leads to cosmic consequences.
The same cosmic principle applies to family members who encourage the alienation of the black sheep, urging the spouse or children to break away or sever ties with them. When spouses or parents choose fear, division, and control, they not only harm the black sheep but perpetuate the cycle of suffering and negative karma that affects their entire family.
Proverbs 6:16–19: Breaking God’s Laws in the Name of Fear
The Bible teaches that God abhors certain actions, particularly those born of pride, division, and harm. In Proverbs 6:16–19, we are warned about the seven things that God hates—all of which are related to actions driven by fear, ego, and control. These verses include:
**“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him:
Haughty eyes,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked schemes,
Feet that are quick to rush into evil,
A false witness who pours out lies,
With Light, Life, and Boundless Love,
WaXhira
Founder & Grand Master
Sacred Atlantean Brotherhood