You Choose.
jiveny | April 20, 2010
Had an interesting conversation with some friends over the weekend…
We explored my philosophy that one never has to “be” or “do” anything.
They posed the question “do we not all have a responsibility to Gaea and all her earthlings to live sustainably and do the right thing?”
It was a very interesting point to make, and it’s been on my mind since. This is the present conclusion I have come to – keeping in mind that I’m still growing and learning myself…
Yes, we do have a responsibility to Gaea – to respect the earth and live sustainably – but I notice that we also have the freedom to choose not to.
Thus “we don’t have to be or do anything”.
And those who choose not to, provide the contrast in our lives which allow us to appreciate our favourite experiences all the more.
For this reason, I don’t believe in “right” or “wrong” – our morals are subjective and shaped by our own filter of personal experiences.
People act based on what they think is “right”, the “wrong” is just a disagreement with another’s morals. Besides, while our goals may draw some similarities, you can not judge another, for you have no way of understanding what it is they are trying to accomplish.
However, back to this whole question of responsibility: I think the hallmark of a highly evolved being is their ability to recognize the consequences of cause and effect and act in a way that is mindful of the bigger picture.
The bigger picture is that we are all interconnected and essentially one living system. In light of this a ‘highly evolved being’ realizes that mistreating the earth, or their fellow (wo)man will not serve well for them. And so they live reflecting this choice, mindful of their role in it all, choosing their path and walking forward with the awareness that each step has meaning.
Needless to say it was an interesting talk – certainly something I had not pondered much before…
And so, I’ll finish up with this favourite quote:
Choose something and then be it.
