Life in the 21st century: A short thread of thought

Life in it's essence is an infinite being. Continual, and cyclic, it spins and spins on an axel we all exist on. The differences are but a difference of opinion rather than a matter of fact but, sadly, not all can behold the vastness of that statement.

It would be easy to say that such people lack the vision, intelligence or depth to comprehend the above. I, however, believe that they merely lack the desire. This lack of drive, lack of purpose, is a result of a larger symptom rather than being a significant one itself.

People feel unconnected. It's true. We have all, at some time, felt alone, individual and lost. It's just some feel it more intensely, or for longer, than others. This disconnectedness goes against all things natural for us. Communication, and thus connectedness, is something we all strive, and long, for. Even the most closed of people: the man who wanders the street with his head hanging, the woman who grunts her appreciation at the seemingly meaningless acts of chivalry she encounters on a daily basis. All are still communicating if only we would take the time to listen.

Instead of hearing the grunt or seeing only the top of one's head, quieten your mind, your pride, your ego and ask yourself: "What does that truly mean?"

The grunt is an assension of the sickness of our society. The person looking for cracks in the pavement is, in truth, looking for answers and you, the person asking the right questions, are the hope. You are the mortar that can hold this crumbling society together.

Our culture, our world is about the individual. It's about getting ahead of the pack and making yourself better, at any cost. It's about taking on all-comers and conquering them as they appear but one question always rises from the figuritive bodies littering the floor: "Does this make me happy?"

Peace and Love to all who read.