This post started with choices to create a global totalitarian society or an egalitarian one. Later in the week, it expanded to include the individual work of the Soul, deeply related.
Without a global revolution in the sphere of human consciousness, nothing will change for the better in the sphere of our being as humans, and the catastrophe towards which this world is headed - be it ecological, social, demographic or a general breakdown of civilization - will be unavoidable. . . The salvation of this human world lies nowhere else than in the human heart, in the human power to reflect... and in human responsibility. ~ Vaclav Havel, former President of the Czech Republic, in his historic address to the U.S. Congress These words from 'The Emerald Tablets' spoke to me this week. I take it not in too literal a way, nor get fixated on word meanings in this case, nor concern myself with the authenticity of the claimed authorship. Rather, I employ the energy behind the words to keep my focus turned to the Soul, which is the ground of my work. To me the Soul is where I meet the world. It is the gateway of all input and outgo in this human vessel. Soul is my individual repository of light and darkness, of partial perspectives yearning to be whole. What a glorious opportunity, in the midst of all challenges, to do the work of the Soul! This is a way I can be an authentic light in the world, and in myself be free. *Know ye, O man, when ye aim for perfection, that in the same moment both nothing and all are already perfect and complete. Though it may be that nothing is perfect, yet aim for perfection, without striving, and ye shall keep thy heart true. - Gary Mindfulness, spiritual practice, and being fully human requires great courage... courage to wake up and keep our eyes, hearts, and minds wide open... open to the tenuous beauty and to the raging suffering and injustice in our world...open to the light and the shadows within our own being...open to profound goodness and to grief in response to the injustices at play in our world...open to the profound uncertainty, potential, and crises of these times...open to stepping into new ways of being, conceiving, and engaging with people, other life-forms, and our precious and endangered world. ~ Joel & Michelle Levey Gary: Would you prefer to invest your time, energy, and resources into creating a totalitarian society ~ or an egalitarian one? There is no going back to 'normalacy.' There is only moving ahead, with no guarantees, no safety net. Every individual will be making choices, passively or actively, whether wanted or not, due to developments which are currently underway. Our present day society numbs and dumbs the people, manufacturing their consent, fabricating individuals into compliant, non-thinking automatons which serve the will of the few. If too many remain sheeple, and refuse to think for themselves or act boldly from what they know is right, a world ruled by technocratic dictators looms on the horizon. If enough stand up to learn the tools of the technology which has the power to enable an egalitarian society, and act from the knowing of the heart, the sun may rise on a bright new dawn for humanity. Decentralized, open source, blockchain technology can be learned, understood, and used by the masses ~ due to recent and on-going developments. It eliminates the need for a middleman, is secure and transparent. In one month, with no prior knowledge of or experience in cryptocurrency, I have invested funds, seen it grow, and was able to spend it in the 'real' world. That experience strengthens my confidence in a near-future society where individuals are enabled by blockchain technology to act independently from dominating institutions. Although unusual to include in a post, I dare to share a strategy I've formed. This is not investment advice, it is what I've learned for myself. After receiving the Ledger Nano S cold wallet ordered (for security against hacking), I realized for my purposes it is not needed. I am interested in long-term investment into something I believe in, such as the missions, visions and values espoused by the Cardano project and Crypto dot com - and in developing a passive supplemental income with fluidity for making purchases in the world of goods and services. For that, at this time, staking is my solution. Because it locks the crypto coins like a traditional CD, and gives a contracted rate of return paid weekly, there is now no need seen to take coins offline. New developments happen in the blockchain world daily, and big ones are coming soon. A one month stake suits me well for now. Get informed by starting here: CRYPTO. COMMENTS Allen Steinhauer Egalitarian would seem good. pride and ego get to ppl In power. Gary Yes, to me egalitarian means every being is equal in spiritual value. So there cannot be different treatment for people of different races or economic status. Social classes or castes do not exist. Justice is administered the same towards all. All are equally accountable. No one is above the law. Every person has equal opportunity. I would extend this where possible, beyond humans to all living beings. For example, animals are respected as beings and not treated as objects and possessions. Humans have empathy and understanding for creatures tame and wild, as well as for each other. Sure, it is idealistic and questions of how far to take it come up. Does it mean I can't smash a mosquito? Basically, it is about boundaries and consent. If I haven't given my consent, and my boundaries are violated, I can stand up for myself, even with the use of appropriate force. Skillful use of force is without anger or reaction, but with strong resolve from the core of being. It can still be respectful, while stopping violation in its tracks. There are many ways, and each requires my self-honesty. For now, 'egalitarian' is in my attitude towards myself and the 'other'. So long as I do my best to respect both deeply, with reverence and appreciation, and adjust the quality of my actions as needed, following inner wisdom, I am contributing towards an egalitarian world. How do you see it? Thank you for your comment, which stimulated me to respond. The Epoch Times Searching for an unbiased source of news, this week I subscribed to The Epoch Times, to 'check it out.' And then.... Just read a customer review of The Epoch Times on Amazon. So much for an unbiased source of news, as I see this readers insightful points: Customer Review by Terence B. Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020 A small disclaimer: I am not communist or even socialist for that matter. However so much talk in The Epoch Times of how communism is some alien evil [indicates there is] not understanding that communism is just an economic system like capitalism placing value on different things. While in the past communist countries have been oppressive to their citizens, a strong case can be made that that was largely due to the authoritarian regimes trying to implement the communism. There is simply a correlation rather than causation between oppression and communism. And, while that does say something about the difficulty implementing succesful communism, it is a stretch to say communism causes suffering inherently. If you have ever read Marx, then you will know that communism and socialism in their original meanings had the goal of creating a more equal society where work was shared and everyone was equally prosperous and hardworking. My next point is that communism is largely non existent on the national level, and while China brands itself as communist, in reality the system is closer to authoritarian capitalism. China's current economic system leaves much to be desired but the US's has similar issues such as worker exploitation and vast gaps between rich and poor. Lastly, the Epoch times has Xenophobic undertones painting an "us and them" sort of picture which, as a world travellar and explorer who has learnt much on my travels, furthers my opinion that the news in the epoch times is ignorant, biased, and possibly untrue. i would advise against buying the epoch times. if you want accurate news, collect data from many sources and let your conclusions follow from the data rather than vice versa. Think for yourself rather than have others think for you. In another place, Richie Crum posted: Gary:
Richie, In the nineties, I put out the question, 'What is the purpose of life?' for a volume I was editing. There were more than one hundred responses, with a full range. To some, there is no purpose, or we are here simply to experience. To others, we are here as part of God's plan, or as the leftover workforce created by an earlier, advanced, civilization. Some feel they chose to incarnate, others are certain they did not! And, all could be correct. Consider the motives of persons entering college. Some attend because it is their parents wish, or they don't know what else to do. Some go for the college parties and extracurricular activities. Some enroll to learn, gain knowledge, prepare for a well planned career path. There is, to me, not a single purpose of our being here. I know I am here by my own design, for this time in human history, for the spiritual awakening, for the choice we have to become either a global totalitarian society, or an egalitarian one. It is a crucial time in our evolution as a species, and for the planet. I am here to do all I can to give a boost. May I reprint your image on the Whole Human site?
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