This I Believe. . .
by Sudha Ramajani

Human beings have suffered through history. We have gone through many external revolutions since the beginning of mankind. All these revolutions, economic, technological, social, political, religious and cultural have not found any solutions to this problem of suffering. Human psyche has not advanced in conjunction with these revolutions. The scientific and technological advancements have resulted in a world more dangerous than ever before. A small bomb can wipe out entire cities. All major nations in the world have phenomenal capacity to wipe out the entire earth several times over. Terrorism and terrorists have become household terms which even elementary school kids are familiar with. Interaction between nations has become easier and yet the divisions between nations and their economic, political and religious ideologies separate them more than ever before. 

In this precarious situation it is my belief that what we need is an inner revolution. Inner revolution begins when we are face to face with our worries, anxieties, fears and all other emotions without dissipating them through escaping into numerous entertainments and analysis. Earth is so beautiful. Earth displays its magnificence all the time through its various colors, various shades of blues, yellows, oranges, reds, greens, whites, and browns. Along with the beauty of earth, life flows harmoniously displaying its magic. Humankind, not being aware of this magic suffers eternally. This is the first major snowstorm this winter. It looks unreal outside. The storm has brought mounds and mounds of white fluffy miracles all over the valley. The tall dogwood tree in the front yard is bearing the snow with all its red leaves still intact. Life is so inordinately alive and vibrant.

I believe life opens up before us every moment displaying its magic. But we live in the past.  One does not need stacks of books and hierarchies of gurus to teach us about life. The enormity of life becomes apparent every moment if only we are awake. I believe every one of us is capable of being present to this magic. 

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