Saturday, July 22, 2006
Fear
War and terrorism. Crimes and human rights violations. Pride. Heat waves and cold fronts. Disintegrating ecosystems and shrinking animal and plant species. Global warming. Earthquakes and tsunamis. Volcanic eruptions. Typhoons and hurricanes. Natural disasters.
What’s happening to the world?
Where are we going?
It’s no use denying that our individual acts do not contribute to the big, global issues we are facing today. Indifference may be the biggest crime we can commit to a world that cries out for affection and caring.
Why is it that the more we declare that we’re building bridges through alliances and trade, we are becoming a more conflicted world—separated by greed and pride? We claim to know of each other’s cultures by our education and the technologies that provide a platform for sharing and exchange. And yet, here we are… bombarded by things that separate us from each other. We claim to have gone beyond borders but still see in terms of color, gender and ethnicity.
I have yet to look through my conflicting thoughts on my own country’s problems—the ever-“enthralling” political drama. I feel a disconnection to the world as I sit down on this desk, working (or not) while so many things are happening. How can sitting here be of any help? How can the current directions I’ve taken be of any assistance to the situation out there?
In constant fear. For there is a clear physical effect that these situations have—on me or on the rest of humanity. More so, however, for there is UNCLEAR connection between my life and the mission I should be taking. The uncertainty of my role in this world. The apparent need or lack of need for what I know I can offer. So what then is there for me to do?
tweenkies_1106 at 1:39 PM