Social Justice
The point where the soul touches the mind to bring about a physical world of peace, love, imagination and creation.
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Throughout this website and the other various postings I have written and explored mostly the spiritual, mental and energy aspects of our existence. These are points of realization that truly changed for me over the years. Through study, meditation and deep introspection a wonderful view of life and what can be as emerged. I have come to find that we are so much more than the physical beings we see ourselves as in this physical realm. This being said, we are mostly aware of and presently live in our physical realm. A part of our own growth and learning is to thrive in this realm, that is why we are here.
Thriving in this realm is not measured by how much money one has or the amount of stuff one may acquire. It is not the illusion of power over others. It is achieved by advancing the evolution of ourselves and the world around us. One way is through selfless service to others. Not for some future reward or points in the afterlife, but for the sole purpose of helping others, for the good of the whole of creation. Social Justice is one way to work toward an advancement of humanity.
We live in a world where a very small percentage of people control the assets and resources of the majority. This in and of itself is not necessarily bad. The problem is when the few use this as a means to control the masses for their personal benefit and to feed the greed brought about by a super ego. Things like imaginary shortages, class systems, inferiority and superiority are used as a means of control. In our society, an imaginary commodity, the money system is used as a catalyst to manifest this control.
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| Money, in the guise of the Dollar, Yen, Yuan, Euro, Pound, Peso and countless other names are a valueless commodity used as a tool for trade. Valueless in and of themselves as they are not backed by anything of actual value other than a fictitious worth printed on them. In the past, money was at least backed by gold or some other precious metal or commodity. Today, money can be printed at the whim of government officials and the central bank. We as a society have come to believe in the value of this money. We treat it with more respect than we treat our neighbors or even our religions. We struggle and work our whole lives to "earn" this money so we can have security (also an illusion).
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I am sure I have gone a little overboard on concepts of money, but it is important that we as a society take a step back and reassess our values and priorities. Our priorities should not be judged by wealth, status or politics. Our priorities must be fueled by the greater good of all humanity. This raises our quality of life overall for everyone, not just a select few.
There is no excuse for anyone to be without...without a home, food, clothing, health care. Here in the US, we are the wealthiest nation on Earth in resources, energy, food, technology and yes, money as our central bank is a main influence on the IMF and World Bank. Unfortunately, countless children are living on the streets or going to bed hungry. In other countries, the poverty is so bad, Mothers give birth to undersized babies that often times don't live to see their first birthday. Other people are so desperate as to follow extreme belief systems that ask them to do despicable and violent acts to themselves and others for the promise of a better after life. All this while a privileged few live a lavish lifestyle and dole out resources only to those who they feel are valuable to them or enforce their idea of rule of law. This kind of inequity is fueled by the ego fostering the illusion of power and authority. This must end.
Imagine a world where all bellies are filled and shelter is available to all. Imagine a world where the prime ambition is no longer the seeking of wealth, instead, the furthering of knowledge and truth. Where imagination and creative energy flourish and all realize oneness and unconditional love.
In the short term, we must work to get food for the hungry. As long as we are using a monetary system, make sure the resources are fairly distributed and make sure all are cared for. There must be shelter, food and health care for all. No one person or groups of people should be privileged or considered superior to another as none are inferior. We are all a part of the one. Each part is responsible for the whole. Love, light and peace to all.
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