The Solution to "Greedlock"

 

I have done it.

I have found a solution to what I am calling “Greedlock”.

While the news is full of the selfish and greedy acts of corporate and government, so-called leaders, I choose to follow a different guide.

I will be led by my highest sense of good.

I can practice that in any economic or political climate.

Instead of maintaining the news images and emotions of harassment, I will engage myself deeply with service.

I will commit to creating products which respect the preciousness and value of us all.

I will encourage everyone to remember their uniqueness and individuality.

That is what comes from within.

It can always be expressed.

The thoughts we entertain become our actions.

The more of us who maintain our individuality and create service in that name, the more we will connect with others of like mind.

We govern ourselves when we govern and direct our thoughts and our actions.

This is what will break “Greedlock”.

© 2012 Kathryn Hardage
www.InspiredPractices.com

Concentration

 

What is being concentrated at us?

Huge, emotionally effective advertising campaigns.

Life-style models, not life-models.

Consumer advocacy, not citizen advocacy.

Exploitative and violent movie themes, not character building morality themes.

It is a wonder that we haven’t all been wiped off the face of the earth.

Certainly our communities have broken down.

Certainly cynicism, rather than optimism predominates.

And yet, beyond physical needs, there is moral and spiritual law.

Laws of kindness.

Laws of compassion.

Laws of generosity.

Laws of willingness.

Laws of imagination.

Laws of tenderness.

We see responses to these laws all the time.

Because of our increased world communication, we see the same responses to crisis from every part of the world.

Obviously, these laws do not require legislation in order to be in effect.

And so, since they do not, what are the consequences of participating in these universal laws?


© 2012 Kathryn Hardage
www.InspiredPractices.com