After the settling in of the tragic shooting in Tucson on Saturday I have discovered that there are too many people in our country that are pointing fingers in many directions as to whom is to blame. The right is going off in extreme defense, the left is throwing out accusations; there is even one extreme group that is claiming that the shooting is a result of a government conspiracy, which is complete lunacy in my opinion. Those who have been negative in their actions and language will not take responsibility but have comments to justify what they have said or done.
This, to me, is just insanity perpetuating itself! It all stems from truly inflated egos and greed which is so disappointing. Most of the people who are the most vocal are our extremist government officials and extremist media celebrities (not true journalists). These people are those that fuel the rage of others who are under-educated, ill informed or naive, either by their own choice or by their cultural circumstances. These extremist comments and actions do influence those that follow them to, in some cases, take the extreme comments further with violence against innocents.
Everyone in this country must take inventory of their own thoughts and actions; reflect upon how their day to day living is perceived by those around them. We must change the constant of judgmental and incivility thought and actions that is prevalent in this country to that of love, tolerance, acceptance, respect, civility and positive influence and action. We must start with ourselves and stop the insanity of inflated egos. If we stop to reflect upon our thoughts before we speak or act we will be a closer step to love of our fellow countrymen and the civility that would bring peace.
My challenge to my fellow Americans is to make a commitment to make the changes needed to truly love others. Change your constant to be one of love and civility. Find the root of peace with each other. As we know the only constant in life is change, so we know that it is possible to change with love and civility for others.
The 16th verse of the Tao Te Ching, written over 2500 years ago by Lau Tsu, in the translation of Dr. Wayne Dyer's book Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life is a perfect example of reflection to change the constant in your life.
Become totally empty.
Let your heart be at peace.
Amidst the rush of worldly comings and going,
observe how endings become beginnings.
Things flourish, each by each,
only to return to the Source...
to what is and what is to be.
To return to the root is to find peace.
To find peace is to fulfill one's destiny.
To fulfill one's destiny is to be constant.
To know the constant is called insight.
Not knowing this cycle
leads to eternal disaster.
Knowing the constant gives perspective.
This perspective is impartial.
Impartiality is the highest nobility;
the highest nobility is Divine.
Being Divine, you will be at one with the Tao.
Being at one with the Tao is eternal.
This way is everlasting,
not endangered by physical death.
I believe in all paths that lead to God so you may substitute your name for the Tao, which is our Source by whatever name you use.
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