Peace To All:
There are some things we cannot recapture, and some things we can. There are times when I wish I could make those happy that are close friends.
Some of us here on this forum seem to pride ourselves on having open minds. However, when it comes to what we really, really, really, need to examine, we tend to ask TOO FEW QUESTIONS. Sadly, we omit the "good questions"--those that stretch us out of our comfort zone. We also lie to ourselves about the problem--a lot. We shape the story with each re-telling so our perception is more limited with. Most of our thinking is lying to our own ears.
The system that created the problem is still in charge. And, to make matters worse, the focus is still politics--not Sustainability. Our financial systems still operate by putting corporations ahead of people. While a person's goal is employment, a corporation's goal is profit. Corporations see people as competitors--for their profits. Jobs "take a bite out of our revenues."
This is why job numbers aren't improving dramatically. We're consuming one and a half times the world's resources. The better we get at measuring this consumption, the more we ask the limited question, "When will we run out of earth?" Really? That's a quality question?
I think not. To attain financial improvement, guess what the old system declares we must do? Move our consumption from one and one half times to three times the earth's resources. You know, run out of planet sooner. Really? Is this the thinking of an open mind? What intelligent, sane person would floor the gas peddle on the car upon seeing the brick wall down the road? The truth is always simple. You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. What's the first thing you can do to be part of the solution?
Stop lying to your own ears. The truth is we need a new economy. One that is based upon renewable and recyclable resources, not consumption. An economy that puts employment as its goal-not profits for corporations. The truth is this is easier to do than you think: Instead of investing blindly--invest in companies that put employment and sustainability first. Invest your money in community banks that loan only to local community members.
Write your elected representatives and tell them to enforce the legislation that forces banks to provide modifications of mortgages (most intelligent folks do not realize the impact upon our economy the lack of compliance with the law is causing. Your house would be worth fifteen to twenty five percent more if the banks were forced to comply with the laws) VOTE for those representatives that "get it" -the connection between the economy and our environment--both need to be sustainable for people.
Notice the lies you tell yourself about why these things are "so hard." Just notice the lies you tell your own ears. "I'm so busy, when will I find the time." "I'm not really into conflict, so I stay away from politics." "Someone else is working on this..."Notice the lies are mutually exclusive to being an intelligent, sane person.
The truth is you can't be a powerful person in your life and in the world if you lie to your own ears. The truth is an open mind IS, IS, IS an HONEST mind--and it doesn't lie.
Until Next Time,
Siebra!!!
Posted By: Siebra Muhammad
Tuesday, June 28th 2011 at 11:35AM
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