Priorities for Living, No. 48
What are humanities priorities for
living and have they changed for better or worse? We live in strange and uncertain times; there
is a kind of smouldering hysteria on the world stage as uneducated leaders making
questionable decisions. The priorities of politicians are somewhat different to
the daily lives of families. Some struggle to find food and shelter, some are
managing, while others have an easier existence. Invisible pollution is rife as
efforts to contain damaging emissions continue as the clock ticks. Hands are
tied and mouths are hushed as protesters are portrayed as radicals – yet, why
are desires for earthy longevity and peace such a crime?
Priorities for living are changing,
but that depends on your view. If a reasonable reality is what you have, does it
need closer inspection or not? Do people have the ability to see the overall
picture of humanity or is that not their concern? How far does an individual’s
empathy and action extend – to the family, extended family, the community,
town, city, state, country, other nations, the planet? Are people able to see
through the supplanted normalities that are produced to raise money for
corporations? Have they the courage needed to ask questions and do research?
Strong people are often out of any zone of comfort, taking risks, because
that’s what it takes to be free of mind!
Priorities for daily living often
come down to the basics of food, water, shelter, family, clothing, transport,
work, creativity, love, and a sense of community, or do they? It seems modern
necessities have built skyscrapers on top of these basics needs, creating a
sense of greed and entitlement among many. Even housing has become a continuous
obsession of extreme nesting, an example of how well someone is excelling in
life and career. Children and young adults are often guided towards careers
that will make them the most wealth instead of their priority – what they are
passionate about! The planet should be a top priority, because none of us can
live without it! Food and water shortages in years to come have been talked
about for fifty years, but many are oblivious to that science or have higher
priorities than that. Disease is a common petulance because our foods have been
genetically altered, chemicals have been added and carcinogenic meats degrade
people’s health. Yet many believe the happy advertising campaigns that say all
is well as happy families smile around the dinner table with some unpalatable
food is fine. Awareness is the key to a sustainable present and future. Rethink
normality. Rethink your priorities. That’s real love for people and planet!
22-07-2017
Sharon D Bush
Writer
Historian Artisan Sage
Instagram: THESAGE00 or SACRED_LIVING
Email: the.sage.sb@gmail.com
Book:
The Scrolls of Wisdom,
philosophical/spiritual self-help book finished (on the final edit – looking
for publishers).
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