The World Today.

There is horror happening around the world today.
Earthquakes in Japan and China, ending so many lives and still suffering more each day from the many aftershocks.
The prison break in Afghanistan where over 300 Taleban members escaped.
Riots in Tibet and around the world due to the torch running for the upcoming Olympics.
Things don't seem to look so good. And it doesn't seem to be getting better.
There is still so much poverty. So much diversity and judgment but not enough love or action.

We are all too caught up in our own worlds. Our careers, our inspirations, all the things we need to do for ourselves. Even when we think we want to inspire people, we want to inspire them to hold us higher, think better of us as a 'contributor' and follow us and our beliefs.
But what is the true lesson behind it?
Are we in a position of influence? And if so, how do we use that position to help humanity? Or are we just concerned with bettering our position, just for ourselves?

And then we say we want love. A higher love. A love like no other. And yet, we cannot give unconditional love. Cannot help the needy or heal the sick. How can we give what we do not know, or have to begin with?

We make too many assumptions. Jump the gun as they say. Always on the defense, protecting our 'precious' little hearts from the wars of the world. But how can we nurture something, lead it to grow, when our roots are plunged somewhere else, in deceit and war?

Consider this dear friend, and ponder on it well.. when you get indecisive- be thankful you have the choices, when you feel backed into a corner- be thankful you are not alone in that room. When you can't choose what to pick off that menu to fill your belly, be thankful those words fill that page. When you start to judge someone...think of your 'position'.

Compassion is the greatest gift. Love is the greatest emotion. Immerse yourself in both.