A few years ago, I had what I feel was an epiphany. A startling realization that my very existance was other than what I thought it was, and that where I was going was to a better place.
The other day I had another epiphany. We don't get many of these in life, so this always makes me pause and think. It came after watching the documentary on Netflix titled "The Corporation". It basically outlined how American corporations had taken over our lives in just about every way. The part that struck me was that corporations have become so powerful, and have permeated the running of our lives, that I singularly can do almost nothing to impact that corporate affect in our/my life.
In essence, only a Ghandi, a Martin Luther King, Jr, or a Franklin Delano Roosevelt could possibly stop the corporate juggernaut's trampling of peoples' health, happiness and welfare.
So what shall I do while I await this unknown leader?
I've decided to back off from all my activism and all my efforts to awaken the world around me. I shall, instead of attempting to rouse the sheep and make them see the danger, stop and instead, enjoy the beauty yet unspoiled in the world around me. There is hopefully yet enough time for me in this life, to come to a fuller appreciation of all the blessings bestowed upon me.
One should attempt to live a live that takes nothing away from the world, but instead leaves it just a tiny bit better than when one arrived in it.
Starting with this holiday season this boy is going to make a greater effort to make those around him smile. To minimize my footprint upon the grasses and flowers of this planet.
Here I go!
