How Do You Feel?

(The End) I have nothing against information, but what is sad is the fact that many people tend to ignore other “news” that could help them feel more serene and, why not, happier. Ask yourself how you feel after reading or listening to stories about negative happenings. Do you feel better? Do you believe that your spirit has benefited from knowing about all those "crimes" (there are so many different kinds!) or gossip? The world is not only made of dreadful or unworthy happenings. But this is what the news daily brings to your attention. The good, positive stuff is either overlooked or  minimized.

What is the actual meaning of this consideration?  No-one can answer but you.

Awareness... of What?

(The News 3) If you are a fan of the daily news, you end up believing that you are a well informed person. And, definitely, you are. But… what do you know? You are aware of the wars that are going on in the world, you can tell how many disasters recently happened. You know about the crimes, the rapes, the killings, the turmoil that are afflicting our planet. Being able to converse with your friends on all subjects, from politics to social affairs, to finance, to gossip, makes you feel proud. Now, ask yourself this single question: “What good does "all" this do to me?” Stop for a moment and wonder about what is the real benefit (not just being able to shine in your social environment) that your spirit gets from all such knowledge. Be honest with yourself.

Information....All the Time

(The News 2) The modern world, all of us, but especially the newer generation, have been craftily brought to believe that we need to be  and to be kept “informed” - all the time. So there is presently a non-stop  flow of news that bombard us from all sides, mainly from the TV screen but also from newspapers, magazines, the Internet etc. Is it good or bad? Some say that modern human beings need to be informed, to be up-to-date in order to feel they are participating in the life of the whole planet. They believe that, as our Earth has become a global village, there shouldn’t be barriers between countries and information is the fastest way to make us all feel as one great nation. But… is this really true? 

The News in History

(1) To know means to be aware, to realize, to have knowledge about something that “is” or that is happening or happened. Mankind, in general, feels the need to be informed either about what is going on or about why things “are” in a certain way. In the olden days there were thinkers (philosophers, scientists etc.) who endeavored to understand both ethical and physical laws, while others practically “acted”, took action in order to achieve a material, visible result. Those who did neither, felt the desire to “know”, to be informed about what was being thought and experimented. Thus 'the news' was born, to inform people about very important, meaningful things. Nowadays we are drowning in "news" about everything, at all times, in all places, in any conceivable way. And a lot of the information we are forcefully fed is neither important, nor meaningful.

It Can Work!

Is it possible for you to re-create your life by improving some things that need to be improved, by adjusting stuff that needs to be fixed? Yes, it is. You might object that, although you tried, people and situations still keep being difficult to deal with, so you decide that nothing works for you. Although it might seem that you are right to some degree, you must also remember that perseverance is indispensable. To achieve higher goals one must study, practice and apply themselves for the required time, never giving up. Try to remind yourself of “something” in your past  that you  wanted to such a degree that you never stopped until you got it. Is a better “life” less important?

No Miracles!

When you pray, and ask for something, you usually expect to "receive" immediately. If you don't, you tend to attribute the responsibility to "Someone" or "something" else. God? The Universe? The Creative Force? Destiny? The "others"? When you asked for "it", you believe you had done enough. When you involve a third party, you are convinced that your work is done. No matter how you call it, it's always someone or something else's responsibility! "I've done what I could!", you say as a justification, and expect to be comforted and consoled. But... have you really done whatever was necessary? Or haven't you rather expected someone else to do it for you, or something else to miraculously happen? It's time that  you open your eyes, become aware that you, and only "you" are in charge of your life, and be ready to accept the consequences, whatever they might be.

Seeking Serenity

One of mankind's greatest needs is the strong desire to be praised, admired, loved. In fact, what would our existence be if we weren't able to coexist with our fellow human beings? It would be a never-ending fight, there would always be winners and losers, overpowering and overpowered. The prevailing feelings would be fear, resentment, aggression.  Fortunately, it is not so. Negative feelings do exist but not to the point of totally destroying peace. Nevertheless, everyone wishes for a more serene life, in harmony with natural laws. In order to achieve serenity, every human being has some existential needs which - beyond simply surviving - allow them to experience the awareness of their own worth and a deep satisfaction in feeling appreciated and loved. A new-born who doesn't receive love and attention soon dies. An adult who feels neglected, despised or misunderstood shuts him/herself down, cutting all ties with the outside world. Are you willing to give others what you expect and hope for yourself?