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Maat – perfect order or truth.

Today I would like to share with you an intriguing and interesting belief that I’ve come across as I read as part of my personal growth and self-improvement.

The concept I would like to introduce is a that of Maat.

The ancient Egyptians believed that the universe was created in a state of Maat – perfect order or truth.

Maat, which was revered as a powerful goddess, had to be maintained against the dark forces of chaos.

For the king, upholding Maat meant defending the people against foreign enemies and disorder.

For all people, living in accordance with Maat meant social and moral justice : the powerful were not to exploit the weak, and all people had to strive to live in harmony with the world and one another.

This exchange of rights and responsibilities between ruler and subjects evokes a workable political system that is thoroughly relevant to modern times.

As always we are interested in your views and feelings of what we have shared today.

Take Care

Chris

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