Is There A Big Picture?

Reading about Iran's runner-up decision moved me deeply as he declared that he is ready for martyrdom and will continue that path. He called for a strike if he is arrested. Throughout history, there have been moments like this and they seem to be a sign of destiny at work. Loss of many lives have been the sacrifice for any significant change in a country. I see Iran as a leader for change because it is occurring from within the country versus a country like Afghanistan who is trying to change with the help of outside influences like the U.S. presence there. I think that permanent change comes ONLY from within, collectively and individually.

North Korea seems to be attempting to act on what its leader has said, like the publicized threat to Hawaii with its missiles. Again, I think destiny is showing in this country. The outcome seems unpredictable, but it gives us all an opportunity to look at our lives; be thankful for what we have and make changes in the areas that we are dissatisfied. The world is inundated with flux now. This is the perfect time to prioritize what is important and let the rest go, the material and nonmaterial. The impetus of the changes in the world are helping all of us go through this process, willingly or unwillingly. Stay present (this minimizes fear's control), follow your conscience (stand apart from the crowd), and act when you know that it is 'just.' Each of us is responsible for how we behave.