When?

The greatest question facing mankind is "when." When will there be peace? When will there be justice? When will children have all that they need? Instead of setting in motion the actions that will bring about the answers, we are mired in the mindset that there is actually something "real" stopping this from happening. We invent reasons why we are unable to accomplish that upon which we all agree.

The lack of a universal "we" only seems to exist when there is work to be done. We seem always able to go to war. We are perfectly able to be greedy, jealous and fearful on a planetary scale. Why then, are there so few instances when "we" are able to work the other side of the street and show compassion, patience and respect. Why are we not willing to sacrifice for the benefit of "others?"

The ultimate sacrifice, according to those who wage war, is to give one's life (get killed to be more accurate) while engaged in defending (killing others) one's country. It doesn't matter what side one is on -- the reasoning runs the same in all countries on all sides of all conflicts at all times. How wrong can a truism be?

How about the ultimate sacrifice being the one in which one sacrifices from the heart. A sacrifice of life instead of death. Perhaps the honors given those who die on the battle field might better be bestowed upon those who share. That's right -- share. Basic Living, 101.

Well, that's it for today. Back to work.