This is a forum for things that I hope may give us all pause for thought, a sense of wonder at the world or perhaps, the impetus to evolve by an inch or two.
What you see here is the culmination and manifestation of a journey that began several years ago with a realization that, if all matter is composed of the same elemental bits–atoms, molecules, etc.–then all things are related. No, not just related, connected without end in every direction, beyond what my mind is capable of comprehending. It’s all one thing. We are all one thing. Once I incorporated this into my global vision, it changed my relationship to everything and everyone. How can you treat one part of the one thing different than another?
What one of us does affects us all.
When we know this deeply and act from it as much as possible, the world moves a tiny bit closer to being in the natural flow.
Businesses hire graphic designers to solve marketing problems, including corporate identity, brand development, and overall image. This leads many to believe that graphic design is simply cosmetic, “making something pretty.” On the contrary, it is solving real communication needs through visual solutions.
There is a part of me that shakes my head and says, “How sad that these people can’t see that they are putting others (and me) in danger.” And then I wonder, “Why?” Why, with this new threat, are some people so unwilling to sustain a shift in their lifestyle for the greater good when it is so clear to many others that this is necessary?
Over time, I have tailored my Facebook feed to include posts from sources and people I find informative, inspirational, or amusing, as well as those who are close to my heart. I enjoy the thoughts and pictures that my connections put in my feed, especially since I’ve been spending even more time solo than usual. There are many, many posts about COVID-19, including advice, educational videos, cautionary tales, and expressions of frustration about a wide variety of subjects. And now, many are sharing feelings and reporting news about the global unrest. I have often thought as I read these posts (and occasionally actually replied)…
“You are preaching to the choir.” I have had that thought a LOT lately.
I find myself at odds with the majority when it comes to holidays, including the arrival of a new year. I used to get involved in the big build-up, the effort and expense, the obligations, and many times, the over-indulgence that accompanies those appointed days. They were always followed by a somewhat “blue” period of let-down and recovery. Somehow–and not consciously at first–I eased away from the extremes and started asking for balance and meaning in all things. Over the last few years, I have been very intentionally studying how to find that meaning and balance.
I’ll bet the “M” word gets your attention and maybe sets your heart racing a little…or even a lot. I know it can do that to me.
Money has always been a rather sensitive area for me and a book I read recently let me know I am among good company in that respect. “The Soul of Money” by Lynne Twist led me to examine all of my largely automatic and deeply embedded thoughts, feelings and reactions regarding money. The author’s approach to the subject gave me a fresh understanding of the past, present, and possible future of money on personal and global levels.
I participated in a LinkedIn discussion last week, which is a new experience for me. I was drawn in by the title of the post: “Spiritual Ideas in Business: difficult and strategic,” which was written by a fellow member of the Conscious Capitalism group. Because I have avoided the use of the word, “spiritual” (the “s” word) in business due to the charge it carries for many people, I was curious to hear what others had to say on the subject.
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