Beyond Right and Wrong

Standing as an individual today takes courage. One has to see beyond right and wrong for a clearer picture of what this country is transforming to. Disagreements from what the leadership promotes are no longer allowed. The minority are screaming at the top of their lungs to silence the rest. It takes a strong personal foundation to withstand the onslaught that has no energy for tolerance.

Every physical difference between us is being used against us, whether it's our race, gender, gender preference, economic standing, beliefs, and so on. The President is leading the charge to point out all these differences and how bad they are to some particular group.

As I stand back, it seems that we have reached a peak of separateness that is starting to show cracks in the foundation. I suggest using what is unfolding to 'know yourself' better. I feel that the "purpose of life is to actualize the authentic self. Love is the outcome." Love is what is going to keep these cracks growing wider to start the direction of coming back into balance with ourselves as humans showing a respect for one another.

The larger pattern shows that this country is being led by emotionally stunted adults, operating through their childish selves. This results in abuse of power and self-absorption to the extent of excluding what would benefit the whole. We have to take the responsibility for putting them in these positions to squander any good for the citizens. Self-empowerment needs to be the focus now. Taking steps to expand that energy is essential to prevent going off the cliff like lemmings. Time to take inventory of where we are with life, not only in the material, but more importantly, where we stand with our conscience and inner sense of justice. We may not have the public voice that screams over the airwaves, but together we will make a difference. Looking back at history and the different revolutions, violent and nonviolent, it was a few who brought a new direction for the masses.