‘My’ Universe Has Expanded
Posted by Michelle Moquin on December 2nd, 2008
I watched the news last night for the first time in a week. I guess I haven’t been that out of it; just not that focused on it. Then this morning I got an email from Barack…you know our President elect :) I like to think that it was to me personally (Ha!) wouldn’t that be cool?! but no…alas it was a video of him announcing whom he has named as his new national security team.
As I watched the video, the same thoughts ran through my mind over and over….’We are at war with others on our own planet. Will we ever cease to be citizens of this country and citizens of that country, fighting each other for control of this planet earth, the planet that we all live and play and work on, or will we come together as one, end war and consider each other all world citizens with a common goal? A world without war – what a concept.
It was then that it dawned on me that my universe has expanded. Ever since the aliens have spoken to us about other planets, ever since they have told their fascinating stories, our little planet seems so small in the big picture…our universe. I can understand why we are not considered in any way as more than a cattle planet when we can’t even traverse the universe. Hell….we don’t even know the true depths of our waters and ‘what lies beneath’, let alone have the ability to explore our solar system. We are primitive in a universal sense.
War…any type of war bothers me, but the fact that we all live and share this planet that currently we are pretty much stuck on, and we have the power struggles that we do, actually seems ridiculous to me.
We have this one planet for now, and it blows me away that the livelihood of our planet and its residents is second to the power and control that almost every country on this planet seeks. That focus is so strong and driven that it will be the detriment to us all. How silly it all is. No wonder we have been called ‘stupid’ so many times by those that visit and observe us.
When you look at the big picture of it all…when you look past our own little planet doesn’t it seem silly that we fight over such trivial things such as the possession of land? We are all living here; can’t we just share? And doesn’t it seem silly that we compare each other by the color of one’s skin, not to mention the difference in sex? We are all humans. When is this planet going to ‘grow up’ and take actions that matter – actions to preserve the one planet that we all share instead of acting like infantiles and destroying it?
And then I think, ‘What if we could traverse the universe?’ Yeah…maybe then we would come together as Earthlings and racism, sexism, etc. would cease to exist. But then what? War exists out there too between the many planets. This the aliens have told us. Would we then be just like the many aliens out there fighting for the control of planets instead of countries? Would it be the same but on a larger scale?
Hmmm…How does one avoid war? Maybe the ideal situation would be for us earthlings to just stay put on this planet, but come together harmoniously as world citizens, ending any need or desire for power and war. Let’s kill each other with love and laughter. I know…my optimism is showing.
Hmm…you know a place like Sweteno. I can dream can’t I?
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Hi ZL: Good to hear from you. Love the gratitude attitude on your phone! How fun that must’ve been. Now I want to call and for once hope that I get your message instead of you live. :) Oh…I’m havin’ a hankering for meat too -and yippie there is some in the freezer. This girl has had no time to cook but tonight is the night.
Madaline: Check in with me.
Have a beautiful peaceful day everyone!
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December 2nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Hi Mischa, yes we have heard stories about wars amongst even aliens on other planets so what is the answer? why can’t we just live and let live? Why does someone always have to have more more more…?
I have caller ID so go ahead and call, I’ll let it ring through and call you back after the vmail msg, it’s good and it’s got people laughing and/or saying, ‘uh, let me think about that’ (yes, please do and take your time, make it good, hee hee)
Catch you later, time for some yuletide decorating, and tonight – must have beouf!! I’m obsessed with cow now.
Ciao, Zen Lill
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Your quip about killing eachother with love and laughter, is why I love you. Despite the turmoil you are finding the gems. Despite the struggle you are able to smile. It is this why I love you. My muse in this difficult time, you are my guiding light that shines. Keep that optimism my sweet.