"Nothing satisfies the human spirit more than purpose".
Glen Gerryn, Oxygen Factory.
Wednesday, 24 January 2007
Quote
"You know the scariest thing, is to not know your place in this world. To not know why you are here. It is just an awful feeling."
2000's Unbreakable, Touchstone Pictures.
"It is meaninglessness which is the greatest threat to humanity". Ediger E.F.
"If you don't stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything." Unknown.
Today, we are dissolussioned, and need some guidance. In the past, people had a country to fight for, a religion to believe in, a place they could call safe. Much has changed. Few realize how lost the majority 90's to 00's generation are, and how many of the adults have become. Open your eyes, world. If I make a difference so much that one person comments in agreement with at least some of what I am trying to get across, I will be happy.
2000's Unbreakable, Touchstone Pictures.
"It is meaninglessness which is the greatest threat to humanity". Ediger E.F.
"If you don't stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything." Unknown.
Today, we are dissolussioned, and need some guidance. In the past, people had a country to fight for, a religion to believe in, a place they could call safe. Much has changed. Few realize how lost the majority 90's to 00's generation are, and how many of the adults have become. Open your eyes, world. If I make a difference so much that one person comments in agreement with at least some of what I am trying to get across, I will be happy.
Tuesday, 9 January 2007
Make your own choices
Consider the newspaper. Every headline is negative. We flock like carrion birds to scenes of tragedy, yet many simply want to fulfill that ever present need to satisfy their curiosity, and not to assist. Consider the way we are connected. Every television, computer and phone is consistently inundated with scenes of negativity. Yet, perhaps, that negativity can assist somewhat in our comprehension on what is really going on.
We are the epitome of capitalism. We are selfish, living in our own little cocoon, fulfilling our desires. We know somewhat of the suffering that others go through around us and around the world, yet many do not care. They are concerned only with the basics. The family, car, house, dog, and perhaps holiday home and acceptable circle of friends, not to mention an acceptable amount of money.
We are all victims of the silent shout. We believe that God or some greater power will come to our aid, help us in our inner and outer anguish. We still hope that we will become celebrities, rock stars, media moguls, oil sheiks, billionaires, do well in the share market and least of all win lotto. We know that these people have spent their entire lives, time and money pursuing their dream, and that luck, particularly in the latter, is given only to a select few, yet we want instant material happiness. Our world is ever so gradually sliding. Where are our manners, our basic respect for fellow human beings?
We have not really changed in our quest to survive. Some might say surviving has become no less difficult, simply somewhat more comfortable. In all our conveniences we, particularly in first world countries, have become lazy and stupid in our ignorance and selfishness. Where is our solution to global warming? Our temperature and sea levels rise more and more every year. Where is our cure for HIV and AIDS? Yet about as many die from aids as simple diarrhea in third world countries, because we have failed to assist in educating them of a simple and cheap remedy. Where is our cure for cancer? Just about everything will give you cancer these days, and you can get cancer everywhere. Why are there no beds in hospitals, and not enough people to care for the sick and ailing?
They say before long, everyone's average height will be 6 foot because of the hormones in our food, and depression and diabetes will be two of the major killers. We, here, have become morbidly obese while our fellow men across the ocean, some even in our own countries, are dying from lack of food and proper healthcare. Our children have gone to the streets and the clubs, to the alcohol and drugs, and find solace in destruction and violence and killing of others their own age, not to mention more and more, themselves. We are misguided, delusional, and oblivious, yet we are capable of so much better. Who am I to make these statements, these assumptions of knowledge? No-one, but in the age of free speech and instant global communication, I wish to make a point.
I propose to open eyes and re-align goals. I propose to build more hospitals by spending less money on the consumer industry, to give more of the desolate and destitute a chance, and not to be guided by prejudices and obstinacy. I dream of spreading the word of consurgo. In every major city, let there be at least one who sees the state we are in. Think Fight Club, but without any violence or destruction. Spread the word, and let there be more understanding and consideration for different points of view. Bring the sign of the new revolution everywhere until it is noticed, and let them wonder. Let everyone wonder what the goal is, what drives it, what is our purpose. Let them think for themselves for a while.
Then, perhaps, they will know how many we are leaving behind in our fight to have the most. How many voices have been silenced, and how many people in the world have become lost, purposeless, hopeless, and disillusioned in this day and age. We can only rescue ourselves. Gather your hope, your courage and compassion, and know that every individual makes an impact. Open your eyes. So much more than a thought this world can ever hold.
Consurgo.
We are the epitome of capitalism. We are selfish, living in our own little cocoon, fulfilling our desires. We know somewhat of the suffering that others go through around us and around the world, yet many do not care. They are concerned only with the basics. The family, car, house, dog, and perhaps holiday home and acceptable circle of friends, not to mention an acceptable amount of money.
We are all victims of the silent shout. We believe that God or some greater power will come to our aid, help us in our inner and outer anguish. We still hope that we will become celebrities, rock stars, media moguls, oil sheiks, billionaires, do well in the share market and least of all win lotto. We know that these people have spent their entire lives, time and money pursuing their dream, and that luck, particularly in the latter, is given only to a select few, yet we want instant material happiness. Our world is ever so gradually sliding. Where are our manners, our basic respect for fellow human beings?
We have not really changed in our quest to survive. Some might say surviving has become no less difficult, simply somewhat more comfortable. In all our conveniences we, particularly in first world countries, have become lazy and stupid in our ignorance and selfishness. Where is our solution to global warming? Our temperature and sea levels rise more and more every year. Where is our cure for HIV and AIDS? Yet about as many die from aids as simple diarrhea in third world countries, because we have failed to assist in educating them of a simple and cheap remedy. Where is our cure for cancer? Just about everything will give you cancer these days, and you can get cancer everywhere. Why are there no beds in hospitals, and not enough people to care for the sick and ailing?
They say before long, everyone's average height will be 6 foot because of the hormones in our food, and depression and diabetes will be two of the major killers. We, here, have become morbidly obese while our fellow men across the ocean, some even in our own countries, are dying from lack of food and proper healthcare. Our children have gone to the streets and the clubs, to the alcohol and drugs, and find solace in destruction and violence and killing of others their own age, not to mention more and more, themselves. We are misguided, delusional, and oblivious, yet we are capable of so much better. Who am I to make these statements, these assumptions of knowledge? No-one, but in the age of free speech and instant global communication, I wish to make a point.
I propose to open eyes and re-align goals. I propose to build more hospitals by spending less money on the consumer industry, to give more of the desolate and destitute a chance, and not to be guided by prejudices and obstinacy. I dream of spreading the word of consurgo. In every major city, let there be at least one who sees the state we are in. Think Fight Club, but without any violence or destruction. Spread the word, and let there be more understanding and consideration for different points of view. Bring the sign of the new revolution everywhere until it is noticed, and let them wonder. Let everyone wonder what the goal is, what drives it, what is our purpose. Let them think for themselves for a while.
Then, perhaps, they will know how many we are leaving behind in our fight to have the most. How many voices have been silenced, and how many people in the world have become lost, purposeless, hopeless, and disillusioned in this day and age. We can only rescue ourselves. Gather your hope, your courage and compassion, and know that every individual makes an impact. Open your eyes. So much more than a thought this world can ever hold.
Consurgo.
Tuesday, 2 January 2007
A note from the author
Fate is coming for us all, whether orchestrated by ourselves or something other. I urge you to read all text below, including after this post, and to think. Watch Blood Diamond, if you can. It is a true story. The large majority of people will see it and think, “Oh, it isn’t really that bad, it’s just all for dramatic effect, for entertainment, it’s just a movie”, and not understand that situations exactly the same have gone on and are still going on, even now.
People die everyday, without warning, and little or no choice, let alone the chance of acceptance. Do not take this too lightly, but do not let it drag you down, as either way you will be no help to yourself or to them.
People are lost and disillusioned. Consider some of the articles in the latest fashion magazines. “Drugs, rent boys, and stolen millions” tells us of the corrupt preachers who have led flocks of millions, some internationally. We seek guidance from the outside, if not subconsciously, and do not give our inside enough credit.
“My SecondLife.com” tells of how many billions are turning to the internet as a way to improve their lives. We need to find a way where technology can be integrated so that we do not become disconnected from reality. Some might argue that the game provides a form of freedom, an outlet for people to communicate, and to an extent I agree. But, it is under different names and faces, and entitles people to act very differently, meaning they lose the ability to interact with people and situations out in the real world.
What is your goal in life? Do you want to enjoy it? It is not wrong to enjoy shopping and spending money on cosmetics and various methods of making yourself beautiful if that makes you happy, but not to an excess. We have become a world of capitalism, of instant material happiness, of short cut fixes and low effort goals. I won’t deny that there are souls out there who are genuine. Each of us has inherent goodness on the inside, and the capability to make an impact on many others lives, whether of those we know or those we may never meet. I hope to take these few minutes of your time to make you think about the rest of the world, and if you can do anything to help others. Even just make sure you are happy, and that those you love are, because mood is infectious.
People die everyday, without warning, and little or no choice, let alone the chance of acceptance. Do not take this too lightly, but do not let it drag you down, as either way you will be no help to yourself or to them.
People are lost and disillusioned. Consider some of the articles in the latest fashion magazines. “Drugs, rent boys, and stolen millions” tells us of the corrupt preachers who have led flocks of millions, some internationally. We seek guidance from the outside, if not subconsciously, and do not give our inside enough credit.
“My SecondLife.com” tells of how many billions are turning to the internet as a way to improve their lives. We need to find a way where technology can be integrated so that we do not become disconnected from reality. Some might argue that the game provides a form of freedom, an outlet for people to communicate, and to an extent I agree. But, it is under different names and faces, and entitles people to act very differently, meaning they lose the ability to interact with people and situations out in the real world.
What is your goal in life? Do you want to enjoy it? It is not wrong to enjoy shopping and spending money on cosmetics and various methods of making yourself beautiful if that makes you happy, but not to an excess. We have become a world of capitalism, of instant material happiness, of short cut fixes and low effort goals. I won’t deny that there are souls out there who are genuine. Each of us has inherent goodness on the inside, and the capability to make an impact on many others lives, whether of those we know or those we may never meet. I hope to take these few minutes of your time to make you think about the rest of the world, and if you can do anything to help others. Even just make sure you are happy, and that those you love are, because mood is infectious.
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