“walk placidly in the midst of the commotion and rush, and remember what serenity there may be in quiet. Maintain cordial relations with everyone you come into contact with. Speak your truth in a calm and concise manner, and be sure to listen to others, even those who seem unintelligent or boring; everyone has their own experience to share. the works of max ehrmann and desiderata The present atmosphere in the world is one that is not only perplexing but also deceiving, and as a result, it demands not just outward awareness but also self-correction and analysis. It is so very simple and even attractive to take part in the criticism that is aimed outward: to a president, a political party, international leaders, financiers, businesses, other races, lifestyles, nations, your neighbor, or belief systems that are in direct opposition to your own. Disagreement, presumption, and misunderstanding feed toward the development of an undercurrent that circulates around events or persons. It is easy to let momentum (also known as “big mo”) take over, which may lead to us being tugged in the wrong direction. We often choose random, disorganized outbursts of anger and judgment, which are seen as justified but help no one, rather than the careful and laborious pursuit of reconciliation and justice with the intention to set both the oppressor and the oppressed free. This is because we believe that the careful pursuit of reconciliation and justice would be more difficult. If we are going to put a stop to an injustice, then it is very necessary for us to make sure that the acts we choose do not reflect the injustice. Before you go about trying to correct others who do not share your beliefs, it is necessary to take use of this moment’s beautiful and rich opportunities for self-examination and, yes, self-correction. This is an important aspect of this time. Otherwise, you run the risk of becoming trapped in an unproductive and unsatisfying cycle of reciprocal adoration and praise. We choose to maintain our antagonism rather than listen to other people. Sparks are emitted. similar to swords when used in battle. The ups and downs of feeling are never ending on this emotional roller coaster. The end outcome is rage, melancholy, and anxiety. When one decides to adopt a conscious stance, it is often a solitary and reflective experience. It has the same even and balanced vibe regardless of whether it is a solo performance or a chorus. There is strength in being calm and knowing. not so much in terms of whining, passing judgment, or offering corrections to other people based on your supposedly better level of knowledge. Perhaps there is information that others possess that you do not. The human experience is made up of many different parts, one of which is our sentiments, which are continually shifting from one instant to the next. They work together to create a data base, a stream, and a flow of awareness, which ultimately results in social conditioning. A downward spiral may be brought about, both personally and collectively, if we allow it to be brought about by the current stream of information and ideas that have not been addressed. What’s the matter? I mean, why me? Who exactly should we blame? These are not empowering questions, and they only serve to keep us going in the wrong direction. The life visioning process according to Michael Bernard Beckwithe. These emotions are so natural to a human being. There is no problem with voicing them as long as we are prepared to finally take in a more comprehensive perspective. The risk involved in clinging to such a way of thinking is that, in the long run, it will deprive you of your authority. It contributes to the murky smog of worry, troubles, hatred, fear, and negativity that already exists in the world. When everyone is flustered and heated up, the natural temptation is to pass judgment too quickly while simultaneously overlooking the truth. We are reduced to the level of simple reactionaries, with a viewpoint that is quite limited, rather than being able to make room for a more elevated, broader, and distinct perspective. This is a real and challenging reality that we live in. Even though it may not be obvious to you, there is a world that is always growing and teeming with possibility that is waiting for you to construct it anyway you see fit. There is a limit to the amount of time that we can spend on this world. dreamers whose karma is to completely express our personality, we are artists who are born to put forth original new ideas, learn and share knowledge, and unique people who bring forward new ideas. When things are difficult and people are divided, it is much more necessary to produce more beauty and more love rather than less. Where do my strengths lie, and how can I best contribute? Where can we find the answers if we first look at the questions? What is struggling to come to the surface in both my life and in our world? What exactly is taking on here? Those are some thought-provoking topics to ponder. (taken from the life visioning approach developed by Michael Bernard Beckwithe.) The first step toward profound societal transformation is making changes on an individual level. This may be challenging work since it requires looking oneself in the eye and conducting a candid analysis of one’s shortcomings and obstacles. You may not approve of the way your brother expresses himself or of the way your sister lives her life, but just like the trees and the stars, they have every bit as much of a right to be here as you have. Listening and understanding are becoming more rare skills in today’s society. Because it is so common, nearsightedness is sometimes described as being “nearly infectious.” shifting about but not getting anywhere. The ground is fertile for planting right now, and there are wonderful ideas just waiting to be conceived. Have you lately consumed one of these? Anger is not a sustainable fuel, even if it may cause tempers to flare, conflict to emerge, and sparks to fly. “You can’t make things different by opposing the reality that already exists. When you want anything to change, you have to come up with a new model that renders the old model irrelevant. buckminster fuller, richard
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