We ALL make mistakes. As "iron sharpeneth iron" so must we keep one another sharp. Correction always comes along the road to perfection. We are responsible to one another as much as we are responsible to truth. Yes, we are our brother's keeper. No! No one is perfect. In fact, no one alone has all the answers. When "I" replaces "we" the problems generally "me." The act of rolling our eyes, keeping quiet and shrugging our shoulders is irresponsible. The integrity of honesty is the only way of truly dealing with one another's errors. 
True Caring involves sharing our concerns and criticisms. MISTAKES ARE MANDATORY. MISTAKES ARE MANDATORY TO GAIN UNDERSTANDING. MISTAKES ARE MANDATORY TO GAIN UNDERSTANDING AND GROW. MISTAKES ARE MANDATORY TO GAIN UNDERSTANDING, GROW AND LEARN. MISTAKES AND THEIR "INEVITABILITY" HELP TO PRODUCE HUMILITY. We have a choice in how we deal with mistakes. Embracing mistakes allow us to grasp their significance and transform our response to address them. Avoiding or fearing mistakes only gives them an advantage over how we deal with them. Truth never runs from introspection and is always open to scrutiny. People seem to not be aware of just how the "spirit of truth" operates. The "spirit of truth" needs no one to speak for it. Truth doesn't require a pat on the back or a need to promote its accomplishments. Truth does not make comparisons, needs to be thanked for its leadership or keep score. The truth speaks through its actions and stands by its deeds. Popularity based upon ratings and press briefings are not a criterion for truth. As it is written in Isaiah 53, "Who hath believed our report?" ​

Now is the time to face the hard truth. Facing it now will lessen the impact of the inevitable. There is a universal law of cause and effect more commonly known as reaping and sowing in the Bible. It should be apparent that we are reaping what we have sown. That's past history, let's look to the future. At this present time, we have the opportunity to begin sowing seed that will grow and yield the ​peaceable fruit of righteousness. This will come as a result of accepting and learning from the chastisement we are currently going through. Accountability can only be addressed though questioning. The "spirit of truth" is always ready to meet accountability head on. We can hold truth's feet to the fire and truth will not flinch. The truth is that viruses operate in phases or waves. Previous pandemics have been characterized by waves of activity spread out over months. After the levels from this viral infection subsides, we will need to be ready for the possibility of another wave. Take this warning as a threat. Pandemic waves can be separated by months, and we cannot get comfortable or drop our guard prematurely. We should not anticipate that today's technological prowess will definitely mitigate many of the effects of tomorrow's viral mutations. We should approach it both scientifically and realistically. This is the same science sounding the alarm about global warming.

This may be the last opportunity to change our direction in terms of our perceptions and world view. We have become a global society and are no longer insulated from the pitfalls and perils of one another. Our experiences are becoming more shared and more common. Many of us have a habit of positioning ourselves behind a "person" or "point of view." This negates our ability to stand for truth. Is the economy important? Yes, we better believe it. What good is being healthy if we're hungry. Health is directly connected to wealth. Camouflaging the truth with declarations, ordinances and policies enacted through "after-the-fact" responses work deceptively. There is a "spirit of separatism" influencing our people, our country and our leaders. Look past the distractions! Look to identify and expose any spirit/behavior which divides us to conquer us. If we fail in this regard expect greed and power to reign. Many of us find it difficult to wrap our heads around the fact that we are facing an invisible enemy more lethal than any virus. All power has its force from its source which is spirit. Our thoughts are causes. What we sow in thought we reap in actions. What we sow consistently in actions we reap in habits. The habits we sow form our character. But it all starts with our thoughts. let's embrace the creed written on the Statue of Liberty. ​"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Coining a phrase from the late Dr. Joseph Lowery, "Words must become deeds that meet needs."

Rushing and remembering are diametrically opposed. Rushing shrouds the lessons we should have already learned with bias. Rushing also creates enough inner turmoil to alter sound logic. The old saying that "haste makes waste" is what we're writing about. Another way of expressing this thought is by saying "look before you leap." When we "hurry, hurry, hurry" to step right up and see the greatest show on earth we'll probably miss it. Yes, once again there is a spiritual energy associated with how we rush and deal with time. We'll attempt to explain it here. The word "hurry," used in this context implies that without the extra effort of decisive quickness something will be lost. After reading this post there should be no doubt that the exact opposite is true.

Mistakes have a tendency to yield their results instantly or dynamically over an extended period of time. When we hurry it spontaneously engages a "spirit of worry." The anxiety we feel often comes as a result of the perception of having lost or thinking we are about to lose something. Whether it is an experience, money or time, any sense of loss can create anxiety. When we take the time to think and ponder a response, it gives us a greater sense of control. During a crisis, is not the time for us to panic or rush to conclusions and judgments. Yet it is a time to expedite precision policies and practices. Rushing into or out of a response to any crisis can make matters worse and no one has a crystal ball. We must consider both sides of any action and then search for the other side that we can't see. In our three-dimensional world there is also a hidden fourth dimension. This is the dimension of "spiritual consciousness" that we often refer to within these posts. This is a neglected element of existence that must be addressed. It is unfortunate that the spirit, attitude and consciousness of these times has no grasp of the "invisible forces" rushing and blinding us through instant gratification. Our rapid advancement over the past two centuries and the advent of "Moore's and Metcalfe's" laws alongside modern technology has affected our everyday expectations. We have a growing problem exercising patience. The reality is that we just don't like to wait. Everything from our music to our movies now tends to cater to the "spirit of instant gratification." We now demand pleasure and fulfillment without delay or deferment whether we can have it or not. Readiness is a qualification of preparedness. Many times, when we think ourselves to be ready by our own assessment, we fall short. In our present crisis, although many of our responses have come late, we still have the ability to rapidly improve. Timing is everything! Time can be managed through "patiently biding and waiting" disciplines or through "changing or disrupting rhythm" disciplines. The trick is knowing both the precise method and moment. Exercising the wrong method during the wrong moment can be costly. The spirit of a unified consolidated approach can harness hope and work wonders. Rushing generally does not allow us time to err on the side of caution. Rushing is an action as well as a spirit (attitude and behavior) of emotion.

"Going viral." This is the expression we've used to describe the speed at which concepts, ideas and inventions grow or expand on the internet. "Going viral" is such a rapid phenomenon with implications that we no longer have to wait. Patience seems to be unnecessary. There is an illusion that time on our side. Now we understand what "going viral" really means. Viruses can spread so fast that regardless of how we experience them, they become quite difficult to control. Spirits span and reach into both the tangible and invisible realms of Consciousness, attitudes and behaviors. Their influence can also spread like a virus, and the spiritual implications that manifest in the natural world can prove to be devastating. This is one of the ways we explain the rise of Mussolini, Hitler, the holocaust, racism and slavery. Surely when we crucified Jesus, who was innocent, rather than "Barabbas the criminal" a mob mentality of thought must have reigned. Whenever we rush to judgement, we empower our own bias. What most of us fail to realize is that even our most "heartfelt thinking" is biased and will deceive us. Deep within each of us, the desire to see things our way tends to obscure our vision and supersede our perception of truth. Even those of us reaching the correct conclusions and seeing things clearly still have a tendency to add on, embellish, exaggerate or color the truth to fit our personal and/or "our sides" perspective. The "spirit of Deception," the malignant twin to the "spirit of perception," behave similarly. It is very difficult to operate under the influence of either of them without one influencing the other. This is one of the ways spirits operate. No one is exempt. This is why in the "multitude of counselors" there is safety.

Let's postulate about living during a "time of acceleration" and rushing. If time is actually moving faster and we are doing more in less time while simultaneously living longer, does that mean we are actually accomplishing more? And if so, at what cost? They say, "time fly's when you're having fun," but is time really going faster or are we going faster through time? The prime reason for rushing is our desire to manage time. In reality time is an artificial concept that man has created to reconcile our existence in light of the actuality of limitless eternity. In that we constructed the concept of time, we then at some level and to some degree can manipulate it. The time "during our youth" seemed to be longer and move slower than the times of adulthood. When we were young most of us could not wait to get older. We counted each birthday and each year that slowly went by eagerly anticipating the freedoms and privileges that come with aging. The times "of our adulthood" seem faster as time fly's by. Our kids seem to grow up so fast and every time we turn around, they're having another birthday. The truth of the matter is that time is dependent upon our perception of it. (If the cares of life and the turmoil of busy emotions impact our "perception of time" moving faster; it stands to reason that calmer emotional activity would allow us a "sense of time" moving slower.) Remember timing is everything! Time can be managed through "patiently biding and waiting" disciplines or through "changing or disrupting rhythm" disciplines. The trick once again is knowing the precise moment and method to use. We cannot make the moment. The moment comes in and of itself. We can ride the rhythm of the moment or move within the rhythm of that moment. Using the wrong method during the wrong moment can be fatal. It's very difficult and sometimes impossible for us to believe in something that we cannot offer any physical evidence of. Spirit, the word itself, suggests some invisible undefined force or energy. Few people recognize that spirit is the power behind all fabrication or manifestations. Learning to view life from a spiritual perspective is something that most of us were never taught to do. We embrace spiritual perspective not because it can visibly be seen. We embrace spirituality because through it we see e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g else more clearly. There is an "art of timing" that most of us are aware of, all of us experience, but few of us master. In the same way as we keep interruptions from ruining a movie; we can simply hit the pause button! 

Many people reading this post will assume that it originated or was written as a commentary regarding this nation's response to the covid-19 coronavirus. However, that is not true. This is the first post in a series of posts previously arranged that will be addressing the upcoming ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL and MENTAL health crisis's enveloped within our current spiritual dearth. As congress passes bills while simultaneously degrading and slamming one another, it is obvious that they are unaware of the spiritual ramifications of their actions. The need to unify is greater than it's ever been, while the will to practice or at least portray the behavior of unity is lacking. We're "all in this together" by default. It would have been better if we had decided prior to this crisis to be "all in this together" by choice. Our greatest threats do not come from competing states and countries but from failed states and cultures whose populace can in some way or at some level compromise ours by inadvertent infiltration or integration. People do not eat rats, bats, monkeys and all manner of wildlife by preference. They consume it through need or by tradition. We are the ones who have turned our backs to poverty by ignoring and allowing it. Wherever there is a surplus, somewhere else there is a lack: this is the "law of balance." We have the power if we have the will. By choice we can change conditions across the board, so that the lack of necessities some experience will not have an adverse effect upon what we all experience. Let's adopt a spirit that heralds the qualities of honesty and transparency. Any system or environment that encourages any country to suppress or under-report the severity of a crisis that potentially affects the rest of the world must be replaced. We are now obligated to embrace and include everyone regardless of differences. Shunning stunts sharing and criticism can cripple caring. Unity shares resources that combine and develop ideas. We are a global community. Extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary responses, and global problems require global solutions. Let's do it together while there's time!

There is a spirit, an attitude and a "consciousness of behavior" that has become pervasive throughout our culture. Today's systems tend to purposely perpetuate abuse, imbalance and inequality. Even capitalism must reap what it sows. We all are aware that some make millions in business, sports and recreation while others are left impoverished and sick. As one unified planet, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Often what requires a minimum of attention now, if ignored or neglected, will require ten times the attention later. We find it refreshing to anticipate that the current administration is ready to send money directly to every individual tax payer in the country. This is just as empowering as being able to go to God directly in prayer rather then through a priest or intermediary. We are not grandstanding, nor are we an advocate of Monday morning quarterbacking. Popularity is not the purpose of our posts. We know this is a spiritual battle and our mission is to synthesize fact and present it for added perspective. We are making an appeal to renounce the spirits of blame, superiority and separatism. Although this is the first crisis of 2020, it is also an opportunity to end poverty and hunger worldwide. We can fix systemic structural inequalities while we have the impetus and opportunity to do so. During this roller coaster of events there is no time to make excuses for failure or take bows for success. This is spiritual warfare in its boldest form. When we stop and acknowledge our shortcomings we can address them. Being wrong or missing the mark is not a crime. We are not asking the president or anyone else to be perfect. NOBODY IS PERFECT AND WE SHOULD NOT EXPECT THEM TO BE. YET WE SHOULD HOLD EVERYONE TO THE STANDARD OF THEIR OFFICE, POSITION OR CALLING. Prior to this post our desire to create unity by being both tactful and politically neutral may have obscured the presentation of truth in its blunt, naked and raw form. Now we are obligated, in the midst of this crisis, to remain impartial while we "take off the gloves." Truth must be liberated to work its magic. Much of what we present comes from a spiritual perspective mingled with our personal interpretations and as such there is likely to be error contained within it. Many of our conclusions are not pleasant. They share culpability and focus on refuting all excuses from anyone for any reason. This includes everyone from the electorate to the politicians. We are all responsible! For those who are inclined to avoid or ignore TRUTH, the formula used in these posts are designed to present facts, apply principles and promote action. The fact is that our one world, one global unit is still behaving as if it is composed of separate entities rather then a unified planet and we are all part of the problem. This is like allowing the various systems, parts and organs of our bodies to fight and function independently from one another and then choosing a favorite or taking sides. We are an advocate for unity. From time to time our leaders may not know something or have definitive answers. We must accept and understand those imperfections. In each post, rather than envision ourselves as givers of truth we prefer to see ourselves as pointers towards truth. We take no credit for the source only the synthesis. We are now more then ever before a global community. We always were, but it has become more evident during this present crisis. The term global must be defined properly to really appreciate its impact. It is important to give as much historical accuracy as is feasible and possible when presenting facts.

A brief history of globalization can enlighten us in many ways. Globalization is not new, it is generally not depicted, explained or categorized properly. This 21st century buzzword, a part of our current zeitgeist, has compressed our view of history and warped our perspective. A more accurate depiction is available here, but for our purposes we will use the traditional western narrative here. Initially the ability to dynamically globalize required the resources of a country. This first phase occurred in the 15th thru 18th century. (example: Columbus 1492) Globalization enabled the spread of disease, information, technologies, animal/insect/plant life, trade and religion. The 18th and 19th centuries sometimes characterized as the "industrial age" required the resources of a large company. (example: advances in transportation, communication, commerce and science) The great depression did throw a monkey wrench into the works briefly but the progress of globalization marched on. After and partly as a result of the second world war automation further advanced us into the 20th century. The "the golden age of capitalism" began which also created a new global economic order calling for closer cooperation between nations as opposed to the former destructive economic competitions. The long economic expansion at the end of WWII led us in less then 100 years to the information age where globalization may only require the resource of a large idea over a small connection. This country profits from a global economy just as much as China does.

We as a planet have fallen victim to a new "spirit of separatism" that works to divide rather then unite us. Just like the corvid-19 virus, this spirit multiplies and eventually can destroy the host it inhabits. We are now beginning to experience a series of events that will occur both sequentially and simultaneously. We can not call it a hoax or try to pass the buck. The fact is that even in the midst of this present crisis, we were not totally blindsided; we just responded lackadaisically. There is an old army adage we​ can apply that says, "proper preparation prevents poor performance." Over the years our government has considered, planned and practiced for many scenarios. There is no unimagined territory. Multiple possibilities including aliens from another planet have been considered by our government before hand. "Crimson Contagion," was an exercise we conducted just months ago that evaluated our preparedness for this exact crisis. Blood supply, ventilators, masks and other (P.P.G.) personal protective gear were considered and found to be inadequate. At this time its clear to see that we dropped the ball. We must answer for our shortsightedness rather then become defensive or antagonistic. We know that we're in a swamp because the responses are so murky. This is not the time to cover incompetence it is the time to correct it. Although we face an unprecedented situation it is not an unexpected or unanticipated one. Rather then take credit or pat ourselves on the back during press conferences we should highlight the service and work of others. It is not necessary to seek any acknowledgement or expect credit for work we are sworn to perform. We might have arrived late to the fight but we are all here now. God knows, the liberation of truth speaks volumes all by itself. This is not a Chinese virus! Viruses, germs, DNA and bacteria have no race or nationality. Apparently America seems to have forgotten how racism appears. Racism is what racism does. That's how you define it. Whatever attitudes, behaviors or deeds that unite us must be at the forefront of our considerations. Any other statements, despite their intention, can be interpreted in ways that serve as diversions rather then information. Being "all in this together" is a team concept. The coach, captain and star players are under intense scrutiny and need the support of the entire team to achieve victory. Regardless of how well or poorly they perform we still must root them on. The electorate and our politicians are not medical professionals capable of precisely delivering technical terminology. Their attempts may be seen as the distractions of a "show and tell." It may appear that we are being shown many potential remedies but in reality being told nothing true or authoritative. There is no such thing as a bad or dumb question except for those that are not asked. We have always had contingency plans, emergency preparedness etc. Being defensive does not allay fears, rise to the occasion or answer questions specifically. It is the responsibility of the people and the press to demand answers even if they put our leaders on the hot seat. We are way beyond the blame game. It not that important at this time to address cause before resolving this crisis with a treatment or cure. We cannot change the past just learn from it. People are not numbers regardless of their innocence, culpability or stupidity. We are well beyond could of, would of, should of. It's time to look past fault, mistakes and blame; at least temporarily. It is much easier to follow certain biblical mandates at this time. We have abused, marred and scarred our "planetary environment" with impunity. We have raped the ground and used it to pollute the waters and the sky. God promised that "If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and forgive their sin, and heal their land."  This is a pestilence we allowed to occur too long and responded to it too late. It is unfortunate that the spirit or consciousness in the culture of this country is so arrogant, narrow-minded and privileged. It appears that Americans think they are exempt from judgement and calamity. The idea that somehow our ideologies, desires and ingenuity will save us from harm is inaccurate. What we need most is the right application of the "spirit of hope."

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Yes, hope springs eternal. There is nothing wrong with heralding "hope" and projecting a positive attitude. Hope is a spirit and we need to be and feel encouraged by our leaders through the "spirit of unity." We need a mixture of sober and practical advice mingled with heartening hopeful expectations. This is the time to focus on significant progress not significant promises. The language and delivery of information at this time must be comforting, uniting and inclusive. There should not be an inkling of any publicly divisive statements for the sake of unity. We will have plenty of time after this present crisis to point fingers and assign fault. In the mean time it is important to present a united front and to be sensitive to anything which might offend any individuals or groups sensibilities. We are listening to and hearing to many platitudes of glittering generalities during this crisis. We are not concerned with speculation or what anyone thinks. We simply want to know what practical things are presently being done. Once again this is not unfamiliar it is simply unprecedented territory. It is not unanticipated, uncharted or unexpected circumstances. Using three syllable colorfully descriptive words like "fantastic," incredible, unbelievable" or even "great" have a diminishing effect when they are used as fillers for information. The success of the president and our federal government is paramount NOW. This criticism is intended to provoke and stimulate our elected officials to step up not to bring them down. Parents know that any disciplinary action they impose upon their children is for correction not for destruction. We must stop shifting the blame solely on the president, the federal government or any single agency; we are all culpable in this crisis. We should not complain about any of the conditions we allow, whether they are domestic or foreign in nature. Yes, spiritually and morally we are our brothers keeper. Our greatest threats do not come from competing states and countries but from failed states and cultures whose populace can in some way or at some level compromise ours by inadvertent infiltration or integration. People do not eat bats, monkeys and all manner of wildlife by preference. They consume it through need or by tradition. We are the ones who turn our backs to poverty by ignoring and allowing it. Wherever there is a surplus, somewhere else there is a lack: this is the "law of balance." We have the power if we have the will. By choice we can change conditions across the board, so that the lack of necessities some experience will not have an adverse affect upon what we all experience. Extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary responses and global problems require global solutions. The metrics of this pandemic cannot be measured by the usual standards used to determine how well we are responding. NO one has done or is doing a good job with this disease. Not the Chinese, not the Korean's, not the president, governor Cuomo or anybody else. We are all doing the best we know to do not all we can do or could have done. This is not a game, a contest or a competition. No one gets a passing grade or a good score. We should have gotten ahead of this back in December! Let's be honest with ourselves. Yes we dropped the ball then. So let's pick it up now and battle twice as hard!

Millennials and the vast majority of the populace have no idea or awareness that we are living in "accelerated times." This is the third major incident and the second global crisis in their short lived lives that appears to be a part of a new norm. Although the first incident "911" occurred in 2001 it is a part of their heritage. On the bright side the new generation of babies conceived during this shut in will represent a special class of children spawned by a crisis. Gaining weight may also be a byproduct of theses times. This is part of a series of simultaneous and sequential events we can expect in 2020. Social distancing does not means being antisocial. These series of events will slow the world down, temporarily giving some of us a brief opportunity to catch up. Finally, lets give credit or criticism where it is due in the spirit of forgiveness and unity. There is good news for those who can embrace it. The gospel (good news) of Jesus the Christ is our consolation of hope. Here's another thought that may provide comfort for the soul and food for the brain. There is a possibility that our consciousness is ready to embrace new, actually other, philosophies that will shed light on our present condition. When we carefully begin paying more attention to the behavior of people and things we will discover that they are actually invisibly joined together. The behavior of an organism is inseparable from the behavior of the organisms environment. There is a conspiracy between any image and the background it is presented on. They are actually combined together as one picture. In reality they are one. We are all a part of one another and complete a panoramic portrait of life. There is a lesson being taught and a principle being illustrated during this present crisis, if we can see it. One of the ironies of this crisis is that while we were building a physical "wall of separation" to prevent people from coming into our country illegally. However we were infiltrated by an invisible force that no border wall could stop. Unity is a strong chain once it is formed, but divided it is no stronger then its weakest link. In the meantime we can be physically separated while spiritually connected.

This is a post of aphorisms on how "LIFE" speaks to and warns us through four "methods," while teaching us through history. When we take ownership of our lives and no longer blame anyone or anything for everything that happens to us, we can gain control. We share some responsibility for every occurrence we experience in life. We will be using the "G" word to explain ourselves throughout this post.  Yes, God always has the final say anyway. We are compassed about with signs, evidence, principles and laws to work with. Everyone must be held accountable to the guides and limits life sends and sets. The universe targets us individually with a customized, tailored lesson plan specifically designed for whatever circumstance we face. The skills we develop carry us or corner us throughout our lives. The truth of the following aphorisms may not be obvious. We hope to add enlightenment from a spiritual perspective. Although our goal is to reach correct conclusions in our focus here, we must acknowledge that we are subject to error. Bad information or instructions results in bad deductions. Rather than envisioning ourselves as givers of truth, we prefer to see ourselves as pointers towards truth. We take no credit for the source only the synthesis.

Signs are everywhere, warning or showing evidence of what it points to. It all starts with a theory and ends with a conclusion. Anything can be regarded as a sign. It is their interpretations that makes them as such. (Psalms 19:1)

Evidence is an apparent indisputable, tangible or visible fact. It goes beyond words and yet speaks for itself. This is the available body of facts or information that disproves or validates whatever principles we believe or follow. (Romans 1:20)

Principles are established laws sometimes expressed as guides that can be applied to varying circumstances but follow the same formula. These fundamental truths are the foundation of all our beliefs and behaviors. (Romans 4:16)

Laws are immutable actions or reactions that must occur whenever that law is engaged. Not to be confused with rules. The "rule of law" differs from "true laws" in that they are designed and designated as agents of regulation we can enforce by reward or penalty. (Romans 7:7-23)

UNDERSTANDING CREATES OPPORTUNITIES. ONCE WE HAVE A GRASP ON HOW SOMETHING OPERATES, WE CAN CREATE RULES, REGULATIONS, PROCEEDURES AND ORDER. RULES ARE MAN-MADE LAWS DESIGNED AS GUIDELINES. THIS IS WHERE WE APPLY TERMS SUCH AS "RULE OF LAW." THE RULE OF LAW IS A PRINCIPLE UNDER WHICH EVERY ENTITY, INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION IS ACCOUNTABLE TO. THESE ARE STANDARDS, STATUTES AND ORDINANCES PUBLICLY PROMULGATED WHICH DEFINE ALLOWED AND ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS. THEY MUST BE EQUALLY ENFORCED, THEN INDEPENDENTLY ADJUDICATED TO BE ALIGNED AND CONSISTENT WITH UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES. MOST RULES ARE DEVELOPED AS A BY-PRODUCT OF STANDARDS AND STANDARDS ARE A MEASURE OF EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY.

Everything makes some kind of sense! 
Whenever we say something doesn't make sense, it just means that we​ with our own sensibilities cannot make sense of it. There has to be and there is a cause and effect behind every occurrence in the universe. We must consider all of life in terms of one big interrelated system composed of smaller parts. Just as the human body has multiple interactive functionalities, the universe is also inter-dependent. Just because we don't understand exactly what things are or how they work doesn't eliminate the rhyme or reason behind them. We may never understand all the intricacies of what we're dealing with, but we'll have to deal with it anyway.    

Life is constant change. In life as much as everything struggles to remain the same it still must change; atrophy is inevitable. All of life is either ripening or rotting. There is a thin fine line between our rise and demise. The gradual essence of natural transition obscures our senses from discerning our passage from one state to the other. The realization of life's transformation ought not bring us fear but fascination. When we constantly see life through the lens of change it is so much easier to accept and enjoy. Life is a gift and as good as we make it, regardless of any circumstances or conditions.

What we don't know dramatically exceeds what we do know! The "knowledge of our own ignorance" is vital; it helps us to define the wisdom of the present in spite of our biases. No one knows it all! Not even a half, a third, a quarter, a fifth or the most part of anything. We naturally fear the unknown, but in order for the mysterious to become known we must first challenge it, openly confront it, then deal with it and finally embrace the results. All the occupants of a high rise cannot use the buildings' elevators at the same time. ​"Fractional functioning" encompasses the majority of our existence.

Knowledge shared grows as it flows.
The knowledge we keep
is information at sleep.
 Knowledge not shared
is information impaired.

Power is not a force exercised over another. Power is a force surrendered to one another.
We who submit rule!
Submission is the key
that allows power to be
every leaders needs to see
how they serve will set us free.

Separatism is a spirit. "Separate" and "selfish" go hand in hand. Nothing separates like sickness and death. We can build walls and create borders. We can form families and choose tribes. We can cling to our cultures and pledge allegiance to countries. But can separate ever be equal? We can advocate for separatism, but sickness or death will always level the playing field! No one is perfect, does things perfectly or has perfected anything. The preamble to the constitution of the United States was written to encourages us to create/form "a more perfect union." Now that the "spirit of separatism" has been embraced and unleashed by consent we can observe its manifestations. We may say as a people or species we are one, but our behavior towards one another reveals our true spirit. 

God is in control. God is spirit and God is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. God has gifted this world to man. God has control in the sense of universal law, as to what man can or cannot do. (capabilities) Yet man is in control of his own destiny in terms of what he will or will not do. (desires) Is God really in control? Does God call and cause calamities to come upon us. "He has not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities." God does not curse us. We are the cause of cursing ourselves. Let no man say when he is tempted that GOD is behind it. Neither let any man say that they faced a temptation for GOD that they could not bear!

The "power" of knowledge is expressed through the sharing and spreading of that knowledge. Knowledge intentionally not shared or hoarded is diminished in its effectiveness. Any secret fosters loss. There are no limits to the range of applications that shared information can serve. To conceal is just as it sounds; to "can" it or "seal" it in a container or plastic wrap rather than share it.

Knowing is the enemy of learning. Knowing and learning are fierce competitors. They are also complementary concepts. Knowledge, especially partial knowledge can easily jeopardize the learning process. The role of continual learning is for "perfecting" our knowledge. Learning is corrective and at its best does not need to coincide with the knowledge we already have. What we do know has the propensity to potentially bias what we don't know. Using our own exclusive knowledge to decide, define and divide what we learn creates this bias. 

Forgiveness is an act not an emotion. Forgiveness has more to do with what we do with our thoughts and our tongue before during and after an offense. What we allow ourselves to process through thinking about how it feels or affects us determines our emotional response. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words and deeds can wound our needs. We don't forgive and forget we simply forgive. Resolving without revenge diminishes the memory of an offense and frees up the energy we use to hold on to it. 

The feelings we embrace will drive or drain our energy force. All feelings are not natural expressions. Physical, emotional and psychic feelings may feel and seem the same. These forces can combine and confuse us. Many emotional feelings are a by-product of our translated experiences. Hope is a spiritual feeling. Hope is encouragement. Hope does not care about long-shots. Hope is best friends with joy and joy loves to hang out with laughter. Spiritual attributes have twins and all of them have relatives. Hope has a twin named faith. They all keep company with other spirits like them. IN LIFE WE INDIVIDUALLY LEARN TO CREATE AND THEN FORMULATE OUR OWN EMOTIONAL FEELINGS. The feelings we choose to embrace, and hold contribute to governing and determining multiple outcomes influenced by our state of mind. The formulation of feelings is a part of the construction of our personality. We often decide how we feel by observing how others respond. Happiness is a choice. No one can control our emotions. This is an optimal time to believe in God. The consolation of a belief, whether founded in fact or fiction, always empowers and strengthens the human spirit in amazing ways.

"Truth must be liberated." Truth is simply truth, it has no agenda, purpose or will of its own. It does not strive or rail against error. Truth simply stands at its accessible and obvious post waiting to be used. We are the carriers of and couriers for truth. As the conduit we are responsible for its path and delivery. We cannot blame truth for it being rejected. Truth is most effective when the message and messenger are united as one. Truth is at its best when it is not compromised but is demanded!

Everything has a "tell." The principles of predictability, discernment or revelation tell us that even if we can't see the truth behind something there is always some evidence (tell) revealed somehow. We believe and embrace lies by choice, generally because we want to believe them.

THE TRUTH MAY NOT BE CONVENIENT
I really don't know why
I feel so compelled to lie
although I know the truth
my intentions are aloof.

I've tried my best to cease
but my lying has increased
and now I cannot stop
If I want to stay on top.

Progress is tied to timing. "A stitch in time saves nine," an unconstrained fire will quickly get out of control and a disease addressed early has a higher chance for cure. There is an intuitive principle that emphatically lets us know that there is a point of no return. There is a fine line between ripening or rotting as there are only so many chances or opportunities we get before the hammer of final judgement drops. Life functions at levels that blend, combine and include many factors and variables we may not be aware of. As the Bible says, "Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." Maybe Garrett Hedlund understood this concept in the song "Timing is everything." What time is it?

Stress is a sign. Stress is the signal to our spirit, mind and body to make adjustments. Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Stress can come from any event or thought of frustration, anger, or nervousness. Stress is our body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress may help us to avoid danger or rise to the occasion. Sleep can help manage stress. Sleep is how our spirit takes a deep breath. Any part or system of anything can be stressed. Whether we stress ourselves, our environment or our planet; stress has a "universal effect." Stress stems from a lack of spiritual harmony. We can find some solace in faith and spirituality. Any religion may do; but without faith, hope & charity no religion will work. Charity operates by a parity of grace through love. A society that allows "abject inequalities" will always corrupt a universal balance at some level of existence.

Hope is a "keystone spirit" in the spiritual kingdom. For those who still do not understand that we are in a spiritual battle that is being played out in the natural world, just re-read this paragraph. It is impossible to address anything that we refuse to acknowledge even exists. We are spiritual beings in human bodies with intellectual minds. Although we fail to live that way the universe still operates that way. Physical manifestations are birthed by spiritual energy. The "spirit of hope" is so strong that the manifestation of its power can produce a peace that prevails through faith and charity. How do we think the slaves endured the indignities of abuse, bondage, exploitation and perversion? "Hope maketh not ashamed for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts." There is no reason not to invoke "hopes" presence in every aspect of life and apply it to any circumstance regardless of the outcome.

We the creatures of the bubble called "Earth" have finally come to the realization that we are all in this together. For too long we have disregarded our calling and duty to take care of our planet and one another. The "spirit" of such an abhorrent consciousness has permeated our medical, political, religious and social practices for too long. We reject separatist thinking despite the multitude of practical reasons to embrace divisions. We accept that we are our "brothers keeper" regardless of race, creed, color, nationality, sexuality or whatever differences we can find. We also acknowledge that we need not accept any other beliefs and/or lifestyles in order to care or have compassion towards others unlike ourselves. We confess that in times past we have acted indifferent and have turned a deaf ear and a blind eye towards the plight of our neighbor. Today as humans, the dominate species, we choose to rise above this. There will be no more hugs withheld or words of encouragement unspoken. We the people, the highest order of all known creatures in creation, make this proclamation. "We will place a higher priority on common social welfare rather then our individual personal desires." We pledge to spread this "consciousness" like the common cold so that others can catch it like a virus. This guarantees a balance to the germs in the bubble.

We realize as creators and builders in the bubble that all of our thoughts, words and actions contribute to the universal "spirit of consciousness." We now know that our world is interconnected in everything from talk to trade to travel. Our species has always been interdependent.  Although we've exploited one another historically, somehow we seem to have gradually gravitated back together. Our intention is to teach and practice the tenets of "global humanity!"
Without a global perspective we are somewhat predisposed to see the world sequentially rather then simultaneously. Perception is reality in the mind of anyone looking through that lens. We have reached a point in history that it is imperative for the inhabitants of this planet to exist together harmoniously. When we walk down a street we experience life sequentially. Each event and interaction is experienced in order one act or action after another. When we observe life from a roof or mountaintop we gain a much broader perspective.
​This reveals the most comprehensive panoramic view that allows us to see life's activities as it really happens and occurs simultaneously. Watching multiple things transpire in separate places at the same time is like having a panoramic view of the earth and the moon. This is the point of view that allows us to see life collectively and dynamically. Without such a vantage point our frame of reference is likely to be limited, myopic or self centered.

We and all of the occupants of this planet play a role in the balance of the bubble. By now we realize that if we do not work to keep the bubble balanced it will eventually and even abruptly re-balance itself. The term "balance" referred to here is not specific to any cause, concern or condition. The balance we must start addressing spans every dimension of existence. It encompasses the HARMONY of all things including people, plants and the planet itself. We are not asking for wrongs to be righted, neither seeking justice nor revenge. We simply need forgiveness from and reconciliation with all of nature. In the same manner in which we caused and created these "conditions of consciousness" we can cure them. We offer no platitudes of glittering generalities to blame anyone, excuse our past conduct or paint a rosy picture. The reality of our joint responsibility is a shared cross we all must bear. As the universe, the planet, life, nature and our bubble realigns we must all shift our priorities with it. Balance is a shared function within any organism  or organization. Balance is a collaborative all or nothing venture. We need balance between our ambitions and our empathy. Every member must play their part to balance the whole. True stability comes only when all aspects along with their individual pieces cooperatively work together in unison. The "spirit of balance" shares its benefits with everything! There is a Yin/Yang relationship in all of nature. When anythings goes out of whack anywhere it always affects something else somewhere. When we ignore many of the things not directly connected to us, we tend to believe that they have nothing to do with us. Balance is learned over time, requires practice and takes work. Proximity is no longer the main criteria for how things affect us, it never was. Now that we accept and are aware of these challenges, we are ready to address them. To properly restore balance we must give as much attention to our "cerebral-virus" as we are now giving to the "corona-virus."