In Search of Human Nobility & Excellence

We humans have multiplied to more than 7 billion in planet earth engaged in stampeding competition to lay hands on as bigger a share of the dwindling resources of the globe. In the guise of success and development we have accepted as the norm an unholy competition with our fellow beings to survive. The resultant discrimination, deprivation, humiliation, fear and poverty are well known. We live in 21^st century slavery perpetuated by misguided values and social norms.

But, should this be so? We are miraculous creations of the Universe enshrined with the unlimited potential of the Universal Life Force. We are endowed with rational thinking which makes us distinguish good and bad, that characteristic which elevates us from the rest of the animal world.

Let us pause for a moment and use our inherited legacy of the seeds of cosmic wisdom to ponder on some soul-searching questions which should trigger a turnaround of our lives into avenues of human nobility and excellence.

• Health is wealth. Are we not bombarding our bodies with toxins like alcohol, nicotine and narcotics? Are these not leading us towards slow suicide? Are we not inviting diabetes, heart ailment and blood pressure with faulty diets of high sugar, high salt, junk “Fast Food” and carbonated drinks? Are lack of exercise, prolonged sitting, lesser walking, inadequate sleep not pushing us towards premature ageing and disease?
• The Great Universe has abundance for all. In the name of success are we not resorting to unethical and destructive competition based on jealousy and selfishness with our fellow beings? Does great wealth bring great happiness and contentment?
• Are our corporates not engaged in internecine battles to death with competitors and their brands? Can we not adopt saner and more ethical tenets of marketing in striving for greater market shares?
• We are sustained by the eco equilibrium of nature. Are we not wantonly polluting and plundering the environment? Are Governments and corporates merely paying lip service towards “Sustainable Development” and “Corporate Social Responsibility”?
• A healthy work/life balance promotes health and happiness. Are we not chasing the mirage of excessive wealth, position and fame at the expense of our health, and the well being of our families and loved ones?
• True spirituality (not religious fanaticism) helps us reach our inner core through regular meditation and sublime thought for personal development and stress release. Do we care to set aside a little time daily for self analysis and meditation?
• Love and sex are beautiful and enriching human emotions that complement the genders. Are we not desecrating them by raping women, demanding dowries and denying women of equal social status?

There are many more questions which expose the hypocrisy, deception and destructive practices which we tolerate in our society.

Let us create a better world by changing our thinking and behaviour.

(Article courtesy of Edward de Coonghe. Please send your comments to edward.decoonghe@gmail.com)