Driving Forces: Constructive Channeling
When we think about the six Driving Forces that influence every behavior, activity and event across the Earth, we generally associate any one, or even all of them with a negative event that upsets the status quo. As an example, it was a single middle-eastern political decision to limit oil production that pushed local gasoline prices to over $4.00 a gallon in 2008. Similarly, it has been the horrific earthquake in Haiti that has awakened the world to the intense economic poverty that nation has possessed ever since it became a sovereign nation.
Rarely do we experience dramatic change that only improves the world’s condition. The reason is: It’s human nature to live one day at a time rather than take a long view towards the future. Consequently, we awaken each day in suspense regarding what that day brings.
It’s my belief we can take the long view if we so desire; but to do so means we must learn to embrace change and the unknown rather than fear it – as we naturally are influenced to do. Taking the long view allows us to study each of the Driving Forces to determine how we can channel and use them constructively. In terms of the oil crisis, what did we learn to accept? Did we learn that we need to find alternative forms of energy, energy that can be renewable? There are certainly members of the United States Congress who believe there are unlimited sources of petroleum available, and that all we need to do is drill! The lesson we should have learned is: There is a limited supply of fossil fuel available and we’re quickly depleting all of its forms. We should be developing and implementing new energy strategies for this nation and the world that are not impacted by consumptive depletion. The lesson from Haiti should be: We are a community of people worldwide – and it’s wiser and better for everyone that we use our knowledge, skills, abilities and resources to eliminate ignorance and poverty and help the world community improve its-self and succeed.
The next six pieces will take each of the Driving Forces and look at how we can channel these forces to work constructively for us – for our futures here in Nevada.
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