Season's Greetings and Peace on Earth...

Yet another year has gone by.  As I sit down to write my last post of the year I seem to have mixed feelings about this year and the future.  I do not view myself as the most optimistic person in the world.  Yet my family members tell me that I have unbelievable mental stamina, patience and perseverance.  Three attributes that can bring about incredible results.  So I ask myself why then am I not doing anything about everything wrong out there in the world today? 

The Mayans predicted the end of the world this year.  I think they were right.  Metaphorically speaking the end has started.  We are 'breathing' in an era where the lives of children have no meaning.  We are 'living' in a world where women are the targets of war and acts of barbarism.  We are 'alive' in a world where terrorism is thriving by the day and humanity appears to have set like the distant sun.  Why bother worrying about the future of the planet or who will nurture its health?  The Hippocratic oath of 'do no harm' has now transpired to become more of 'do no good either'...

Then I look the other way and tell myself that there is still good left on earth.  The Mars rover is a victory for mankind, the sciences and the spirit of the human mind.  The incredible feats of the Olympians are an inspiration to the world.  The capture and killing of one of the world's greatest enemy is a sign that we did not give up fighting for what's right in the wake of difficulty or hardship, no matter how long it took.  These give me HOPE.  A crucial element for survival.  The end will happen the day we lose hope and give up.  But we can't do that for there is much at stake and far too many beautiful things worth fighting for: love, peace and justice.

On a personal note, I am thankful that the list of things I am thankful for  this year is too long to count.  But I know that there is more to life that awaits me in the coming year.  Above all I must strive to be worthy of being a human being.    

As I close with a wish for a very safe, happy and peaceful season for all of you I hope that you take a few moments to think about how you can become the change we want to see in the world.  It doesn't have to be something big. It doesn't have to be something grand.  Small yet effective changes like education, the value of discipline, family time, encouragement, respect for one another, etc.  And just like charity, it all begins right at home.  

Season's greetings and peace on earth...