Friday, May 9, 2014

Free Will

My view of the various potential outcomes for the human race on this planet is not exactly optimistic, but I do realize that long-term the earth and its inhabitants, including humans, will be fine.  There is no question that, as a species, we are doing things on this planet that could readily result in unpleasant consequences for up to several centuries.  It now seems that, similar to my own pattern, in spite of numerous warnings and chances to make wiser choices, at least some of those negative consequences will come to pass, how much is up to us.  It seems to be a matter of free will.  I am reminded of the words of Sylvia Fraser, when she wrote “We as a species seem to have been created as vessels of consciousness.  Apparently, the deeper, spiritual journey is not requested of us but demanded, with the stakes being higher than earthly happiness and perhaps even life and death.”