Distress in Action

I am somewhat distressed with the state of the world, and so called humanity. In fact I have little patience for humans regarding “human” topics. There are so many times when they’d just love to give it all to up to a god, or a higher power and relinquish any control over the situation . . . when in fact it is they that have the power to change the situation.

As I mentioned on another blog, nothing = nothing. If you do nothing, nothing will happen. It is an active world, and you have to active in it. You can meditate; focus your energies . . . whatever you want to call it, and that’s part of the process but it’s not the active part of making anything happen. You have to step up and don that mantle of stewardship, which is an active role in what is going on on this earth! I am including myself in that statement/belief.

When it comes to animals and their welfare, or conservation of the environment I feel a little differently since those entities, however big or small can’t speak for themselves or act in order to change their circumstances which we have imposed upon them. And yes, I am referring to the environment and/or environments as a living entity or entities . . . because they are. We are also connected to those entities, as we are the universe so we really should be paying a little more attention to the impact we as a race are placing upon them. In essence, they need twice the amount of attention/assistance as what we would give to humanity.

Don’t get me wrong though, I haven’t given up on humanity . . . I am trying to bolster my Bodhisattva nature to do good, be compassionate and loving towards all beings and be active about it. It does sometimes get tough to do so when you see and hear so much ignorance, hatred and ruthlessness in the world that is utterly sickening to the soul. I guess that’s part of the process though: “When someone first enters the way of the Bodhisattva, they develop Bodhicitta, or, mind of enlightenment. Even as a person strives towards such an exalted goal, they feel as though they are limited by the fact that they, too, are suffering. So that they can be of aid to others, they decide to become Buddhas for a Buddha is capable of unlimited compassion and wisdom. Also, Buddhas are able to relate to all others at whatever level is needed. To those of lesser intelligence, a Buddha will use simpler words; and to those of great intelligence, a Buddha can explain answers in a more exalted language.”

The work is ongoing . . .

BDM

Quote acquired from: http://www.essortment.com/all/whatisbodhisat_rfld.htm. 11/23/09.