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== Hawk Health Alert! ==
| Back to Eyes of the Hawk |
| WALKING MEDITATIONS
A Person, For the New Millennium |
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the stroke of one second past midnight, a new millennium
begins. A new day dawns for all of mankind. I wonder if
this new era will mark the beginnings of a "New Brave
World" not as "Aldous Huxley" described it. But a" New
World" with new beginnings, new paradigms, new dimensions,
new horizons, dreams and visions. A new way of "seeing",
the World, the peoples of the World and the things in and
of the World. A new way of being and doing, as individuals
living out their lives in balance, harmony and peace with
"all and everything. Is it a possibility that there will
be a new man and a new woman in this coming millennium?
Who will become and be that "Ultimate Nature" which they
have always been but have forgotten. "A "person" for all seasons". Gentle, but strong in intent and resolve. Decisive , in action. A defender of both injustice and inequalities. Quiet, but persuasive of voice and of "presence". Capable of commanding the needed power and energy to intervene and correct the negative imbalances. In whatever form they may take. Irrespective of personal risk. Is this possible; Yes!, because of the "courage to be" a courage that comes at that point of interdiction with the actuality of the moment. With this courage, comes a certainty and a strength that has grown in the midst of the Worlds' challenges. Tempered in the fires of trial and error, failure and defeat. This self-certainty and self-sufficiency allows an inner dignity. Giving a Presence, of being in balance, harmony and peace. A Presence that is sustained by; understanding, love and compassion. Which can and will an environment of peace and tranquillity if allowed too. This prota-type persons we are speaking about is aware and mindful of themselves, others, the World and the things of the world. As they move through life on a day by day basis. They have a cock-eyed optimistic view of life in general. This in no way, means that they are pollyannaish for they belong to the "why" people. Always asking, probing, investigating and inquiring about "all and every thing". Taking nothing for granted. Gathering, synthesizing and assimilating all manner of information that might be applicable for their future reference and use, as the need arises. They are the perennial pupils, "disciples " in the truest sense from the 'cradle to the grave'. Everything is important from the minutiae to the galaxy. To, these "all and ever thing" is connected, "all" is family. They hold that there is unity in the Worlds' diversities and beyond Out of this "connective-ness" comes a knowing, an awareness, an understanding of where others stand in their growth and evolution. This awareness and in-sight is somewhat disconcerting to others, at times. Which gives way to charges of being patronizing, condescending, superior or arrogant. But words such as; knowledgeable, self-sufficient and a certainty would better portray this awareness and in-sight. None of the above charges are justified. In some cases; there is a transference taking place to relieve the inner conflicts that are waging a 'civil war' within the person, who is making the charges. This "Millennium Person" we are inquiring about, will admit to faults but will not carry them around. Regrets are few, but no guilt is harbored, the self is forgiven, life moves on. There is a sharing in the sorrows and burdens of others but only to the point, there is a meaningful and constructive solution. To relieve the suffering. To carry someone else's load denies that person, the opportunity to grow and evolve into their potentialities and possibilities. Self-reliance and self-sufficiency cannot develop if one is co-dependent. True help is when the person being help, is help to that point where they no longer need help. Self-sufficiency is the criteria not co-dependency. He/she stands up for ideas, ideals and values. Allows others the right to their opinions though in disagreement. His or her perception sees the wider context of things, consequences for the past and the future. Allowing neither the past nor the future to dictate or be the final arbitrator in their lives. For they are confident that the right insights are to be found within, at the right time. Here one is a pathfinder, who remains true to oneself. Finds and pursues a life goal, despite the odds or any adverse circumstances. Open to the "now " and new, aware of the law of change and its' consequences. Immune to outside influences and open to the inner whisperings and inspirations which come out of the "sea of silence". Possesses powers of discrimination and determination. Maintains inner balance and harmony "come hell or high water". Versatile in thought and action. Able to interpret more and more potentiality. Decides quickly, decisively and correctly. Procrastination denies life and becomes part of a slow dying. Their "presence" is a soothing for some and an irritant to others. Especially for those who have a hostile envy. In most cases this Promethean proto-type challenges and energizes the moment. These proto-types possess of an inner vitality,are clear- headed and internally strong. Able to adapt the nervous system to change. Also able to bounce back, to make a quick recovery both mentally and physically. And to radiate a positive nature and courage in seemingly difficult and trying times. Standing firm and rising above life's vicissitudes, when needed. Cheerful and stable whether it be cloudy or sunny. They follow an inner calling that supersedes all external callings. They are above average gifts and potential. Positive, aware and an alive to the present moment. Having an undying conviction that the needed in-sight, knowledge, or wisdom will present itself at the needed moment. To help the impossible to become the possible. And convinced that the good, will prevail in the end. Knowing that a posture of hopelessness impedes the healing process. And that one need not accept the words, "never" and "can't". Surely by now in this day and age, nothing should be assumed as being impossible. The impossible just takes a little bit longer to become a reality. Are these written qualities, a possibility in persons' life? In this millennium? As we move in and out of all the verities of living, day by day. Is it just possible that we of the human race have sold ourselves short? Short changed our possibilities and ourselves, as well. For there seems to be far more evidence on a daily basis, through out the world, in all walks of life. The big, little and small, the tall and the short; man, woman or child. That we; the Human Race are not as bad, as perverse as the pundits of the media, or the gurus of the religious quarters would have us to believe. Do we have some miss directed people on this spinning globe of ours? Yes! But they are a small fraction out of six billion plus {six thousand million} peoples. The {bread and butter} public, those who are trying to keep body and soul together, whether they are in Northern Ireland, Indonesia, Shari Lanka, Bosnia or the Congo, or wherever. All are not the Militia, the terrorists, not running around trying to kill somebody. They are not the members of the Drug Cartels or the Mafia. They do not frequent jails and prisons, or beat their wives and children. Or kick the cat. They are just "plain vanilla" people, the Joe and Joans' of the world. If one reads the newspapers of the World on a daily basis, listens to the news on the radio, views the nightly news on television. Listens to daily chatter as people meet. One is led to believe that we are going to...You guessed it, to "h-e double toothpicks" We all know that "good news" does not sell copies, nor does it get good ratings on the tube. But, "hey!" between our constant singing the "woes" of the world. And the Media saturating us day and night with the violence and corruption of the world {wars, rapes, killings, etc.} Is it any wonder that we have become perplexed and paranoid? The citizens of the World need a breath of fresh air, to get rid of the stench, the smell of decay and death that is in the air. Day in and day out we are fed the same old menu. Maybe we need to pick up our newspapers one day and read "under a new management" Equal time will be given to the reporting of "the good, bad and ugly". It would be nice if we could have a balance. Why not? |
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