Here we are again, rocked from within. The Norwegian bloodshed reflects so many stories from around our globe, We need to read and understand the language these horrors speak to the larger story of Western "Culture" if we are to head off future mayhem and chaos.The extreme levels of fear at the heart of so much hatred and misunderstanding are to be somewhat expected when so much change is taking place in such a small amount of time, but the underlying causes of these fears are being perpetrated on purpose by large media conglomerates and the money seems to never be on the side of telling the whole story. More and more people around the planet are feeling estranged and unable to participate in meaningful ways that can shape the discussion on a number of issues. There are many alive today who remember a time when all things seemed possible. Now, it seems we have to have a focus group to wordsmith even the most innocuous documents. Lest we offend anyone, we are taught to just keep our mouths shut. Unless, of course, the person has had their tragedy paraded in front of a camera somewhere, then they can be subject to ridicule, judgement and the most vehement, unadulterated, loathing. The corporate monsters who purvey these emotionally charged events have infinitely long tentacles, to gather their imagery. The personal desolation, dislocation and desperation cannot translate through their cameras. The very act of covering these stories is to point out that we cannot fathom the level of hurt that these people, wherever they are, must overcome.
More and more, I am seeing with clarity that we are all one people. For many, many years I have understood the fiction of race. Such arbitrary distinctions make me sick. Didn't anyone ever tell you that Goddess doesn't make junk? No matter who the tragedy spotlight falls upon, it affects us all. The dozens who perished are multiplied a million-fold by transmitting the images around the globe. The youth who were targeted had not yet faced their trials on the bloody field of politics, they were entering a phase of life where their ideals could be expressed through influencing decision-making that will either help and make happy or hinder and hurt the next seven generations. The small-minded groups and parochial alliances and associations who denigrate others, especially those "others" they do not understand, need to be educated at every opportunity. Those who point cameras at those who would outright lie and make shit up on the news, should be at least fined, possibly imprisoned, and definitely have their access to the public discussion curtailed as severely as possible. Frequently, I wonder if everyone has seen the photos of Earth from space. We are on such a tiny life support system, you would think that we would all treat it better. Like a marble floating in the void, this blue and green, white and brown, red and black sphere is the be all and end all of what is available to us. We have that, and the sun. Nothing more. If we cannot find ways to abide, our species is doomed.
Now, we need to see the isolation and estrangement that our society loves to dish out take it's rightful place in the annals of history. Right next to them in the dustbin of time, we need to place the male dominance bullshit, misogynistic underpinnings of the "good old boys" club and the boys will be boys crap right in there as well. These men who think that they have the answer to what the world needs are loathe to admit that the womenfolk amongst us have not had a crack at things for centuries and are only now beginning to get a small slice of their pie. Building the culture of the future must not ever become dominated with a language of exclusion, division or identification with the hateful rhetoric of so-called "patriots", nationalists or religious zealots. The heathens typically have a much more sane approach. Learn from others, celebrate our true differences while understanding that in all of our variety, as long as we don't hurt one another, we are all entitled to respect. I think that more than anything, we need to shout from the rooftops, WE ARE ALL ONE HUMAN FAMILY!
Perhaps then, people with perverse ideas of "right" and "wrong" would get a grip, begin to understand that we are all deserving of compassion. No society is completely free from exploitation and greed, but in our lifetime, what a gift it would be to sow the seeds of cooperation and civility, not only amongst all of our own people, family and friends, neighbors and nations. We are all in this world
together. It is high time we begin to act like it! My thoughts are with all of those who care about the future of our planet. The Norwegian tragedy points to the desperate need we all have of taking back the reigns from the powers that be and get involved locally in crafting a better world for generations to come. It is a virtual guarantee that is we all sit home, rather than taking to the streets for what we believe in, we will have far more of these sad moments to share while we become ever more addicted to the trauma of others paraded out for us to grapple with on tv.
More and more, I am seeing with clarity that we are all one people. For many, many years I have understood the fiction of race. Such arbitrary distinctions make me sick. Didn't anyone ever tell you that Goddess doesn't make junk? No matter who the tragedy spotlight falls upon, it affects us all. The dozens who perished are multiplied a million-fold by transmitting the images around the globe. The youth who were targeted had not yet faced their trials on the bloody field of politics, they were entering a phase of life where their ideals could be expressed through influencing decision-making that will either help and make happy or hinder and hurt the next seven generations. The small-minded groups and parochial alliances and associations who denigrate others, especially those "others" they do not understand, need to be educated at every opportunity. Those who point cameras at those who would outright lie and make shit up on the news, should be at least fined, possibly imprisoned, and definitely have their access to the public discussion curtailed as severely as possible. Frequently, I wonder if everyone has seen the photos of Earth from space. We are on such a tiny life support system, you would think that we would all treat it better. Like a marble floating in the void, this blue and green, white and brown, red and black sphere is the be all and end all of what is available to us. We have that, and the sun. Nothing more. If we cannot find ways to abide, our species is doomed.
Now, we need to see the isolation and estrangement that our society loves to dish out take it's rightful place in the annals of history. Right next to them in the dustbin of time, we need to place the male dominance bullshit, misogynistic underpinnings of the "good old boys" club and the boys will be boys crap right in there as well. These men who think that they have the answer to what the world needs are loathe to admit that the womenfolk amongst us have not had a crack at things for centuries and are only now beginning to get a small slice of their pie. Building the culture of the future must not ever become dominated with a language of exclusion, division or identification with the hateful rhetoric of so-called "patriots", nationalists or religious zealots. The heathens typically have a much more sane approach. Learn from others, celebrate our true differences while understanding that in all of our variety, as long as we don't hurt one another, we are all entitled to respect. I think that more than anything, we need to shout from the rooftops, WE ARE ALL ONE HUMAN FAMILY!
Perhaps then, people with perverse ideas of "right" and "wrong" would get a grip, begin to understand that we are all deserving of compassion. No society is completely free from exploitation and greed, but in our lifetime, what a gift it would be to sow the seeds of cooperation and civility, not only amongst all of our own people, family and friends, neighbors and nations. We are all in this world
together. It is high time we begin to act like it! My thoughts are with all of those who care about the future of our planet. The Norwegian tragedy points to the desperate need we all have of taking back the reigns from the powers that be and get involved locally in crafting a better world for generations to come. It is a virtual guarantee that is we all sit home, rather than taking to the streets for what we believe in, we will have far more of these sad moments to share while we become ever more addicted to the trauma of others paraded out for us to grapple with on tv.
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