The state of the world today is confusing and rife with impending havoc. What , with racial or tribal conflict arising nearly everywhere from Bosnia in the 90's to Africa in recent times with Rwanda and the rise and fall of political and racially charged ideologies pitting the elite against the masses or some similar juxtaposition. And yet even more, if we look at any part of the globe and reflect upon what sort of human anguish is displayed there from any point in history. Even within the seeming safety of our own American society there are ideas against ideas and powers against powers.
There are proponents and opponents to every school of thought. Looking at how the race of man has developed over the ages, it seems a vicious cycle of expansion and contraction. Empires rise and fall. Turmoil and conflict seem to be a natural part of existence. As an individual looking at this state of affairs its only natural to resign to its being the natural way of the world.
We are used to the unconscious classification, division, and disunity we as Americans should so strongly denounce as blasphemy; based on our Constitution which states so proudly and with unerring clarity that "All Men are Created Equal". And yet, we find ourselves espousing all manner of classification and division amongst ourselves. Heck, we've ratified and amended the poor document until it hardly resembles the principle document it was drawn up to be. (This is probably a rant for another time;)
The world as it seems is awash in conflict, or is it just that we can't see the forest for the trees. I'm not asking anyone to put on rose colored glasses or some impractical manner of coping with it, but suggest merely changing the way we think. We are bombarded everywhere we look by a filter of media that is presented in a way to insulate and incubate our perceptions; ultimately influencing the way we think. We can ignore the news but this only insulates us from reality. We can believe everything it tells us but this only influences our perception of reality. Alternatively one must seek truth from within; Our perceptions are determined by our thoughts, wherein lies our reality.
It's hard not to buy in to the "collective conscious" and be a part of some bandwagon. It's even attractive to do so; who wants to be all alone or be some radical or kook (this is merely pandering from the mob of sheep saying "don't get lost among the rocks! It's safer in the herd!"). I Say "Don't be a sheep.....be a Lion!!"
Many have tried to establish Utopian societies throughout history. Some are viewed as successful but many are notoriously called fascists; they probably took things a little too far. Utopia is impossible in the material sense. It is, however totally possible mentally, or spiritually, if you have a capacity for either or both.
The more often we focus our attentions upon a harmonious mental state the more we will manifest this into our physical world. We reap what we sow. I don't care how you phrase it, this is a universal truth.
So how do we make world peace a reality? Through active and steadfast application of right thinking we effect our personal world around us. By Causing harmony within our thoughts and feelings we Effect our concept of reality as harmonious. We need to be at peace with the world.
There are proponents and opponents to every school of thought. Looking at how the race of man has developed over the ages, it seems a vicious cycle of expansion and contraction. Empires rise and fall. Turmoil and conflict seem to be a natural part of existence. As an individual looking at this state of affairs its only natural to resign to its being the natural way of the world.
We are used to the unconscious classification, division, and disunity we as Americans should so strongly denounce as blasphemy; based on our Constitution which states so proudly and with unerring clarity that "All Men are Created Equal". And yet, we find ourselves espousing all manner of classification and division amongst ourselves. Heck, we've ratified and amended the poor document until it hardly resembles the principle document it was drawn up to be. (This is probably a rant for another time;)
The world as it seems is awash in conflict, or is it just that we can't see the forest for the trees. I'm not asking anyone to put on rose colored glasses or some impractical manner of coping with it, but suggest merely changing the way we think. We are bombarded everywhere we look by a filter of media that is presented in a way to insulate and incubate our perceptions; ultimately influencing the way we think. We can ignore the news but this only insulates us from reality. We can believe everything it tells us but this only influences our perception of reality. Alternatively one must seek truth from within; Our perceptions are determined by our thoughts, wherein lies our reality.
It's hard not to buy in to the "collective conscious" and be a part of some bandwagon. It's even attractive to do so; who wants to be all alone or be some radical or kook (this is merely pandering from the mob of sheep saying "don't get lost among the rocks! It's safer in the herd!"). I Say "Don't be a sheep.....be a Lion!!"
Many have tried to establish Utopian societies throughout history. Some are viewed as successful but many are notoriously called fascists; they probably took things a little too far. Utopia is impossible in the material sense. It is, however totally possible mentally, or spiritually, if you have a capacity for either or both.
The more often we focus our attentions upon a harmonious mental state the more we will manifest this into our physical world. We reap what we sow. I don't care how you phrase it, this is a universal truth.
So how do we make world peace a reality? Through active and steadfast application of right thinking we effect our personal world around us. By Causing harmony within our thoughts and feelings we Effect our concept of reality as harmonious. We need to be at peace with the world.
2 comments:
So often people say "I'm just one person; how can I change the world?" but if we can't find peace within ourselves, then how can we expect a larger scale---communities, countries, the world-- to do the same?
We can't expect our goverment to create peace--they cannot create a "utopia" for us. Personally, I think that the reason that we have government is because we aren't evolved enough to function together as we should. (And, I point that finger at myself--not just the world around me!)
I agree with what you said, that peace begins within ourselves. It's easy to fall off the wagon, and realize that I'm part of the problem, so thanks for your writing. It serves to make me think, and remind me of things I believe in, and to help get my head straight!
Thank You 'Anonymous' I am encouraged by your sincerity. Your comment enriches my spirit and has brought some personal fulfillment to me. I will consider myself .....Percieved.
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