In today's uncertain world, we are once reminded of the awesome power of Nature. The tsunami tidal waves that hit Southeast Asia showed the power of Nature and the fragility of human life. Yet among the tales of despair, some people survived against all odds. Makes one wonder about life and it's meaning. There is more to life than what we think. On a conscious level one cannot understand why some people perished and some survived. I have my own theories. A little four year old boy who miraculously survived in a tree for over two days without water or food. Why did he survive when his whole family, home and world drowned before his young eyes? I have a four year old son so it pains me to think of him being in a similar plight. Yet there must be a reason for that four-year old boy surviving. Hmmm.
Strangely we do not see dead animals, dogs or cats littering the beaches where the tsunami struck. Perhaps it reminds us of the need to tune into our sixth sense a bit more. The tsunami is a wakeup call. The shifting weather patterns, earthquakes and melting polar icecaps are all signals reminding us about the changes that are happening across the world. It is time that we use our minds to see through the effects towards their causes.
What can we do?
Become a champion.
Each person must become a champion for change. Think big yet start small. Seek not to change the outer world but begin with your inner world first. Learn to connect with your inner self. Listen to your intuition. Your intuition connects in with the vibrations of the universe. Like the animals it can sense shifts within Nature's energy fields. It begins with you stilling your mind and really listening. Then overcoming your own fears in your quest to champion a greater cause.
Turn your mind towards solutions.
We have created more advanced technologies than ever before yet we still struggle to live together without fear of the other person. Turn your mind towards solving our world's greatest problems. Begin with the five biggest problems in your life. Seek to solve them as your contribution to solving the world's problems.
You are not alone.
Many people are making small changes in their lives. Although media and newspapers portray mainly bad news, there are still people of honour, goodwill and vision who wish to make a difference. The survival of our human species and our planet is causing people to connect at a higher consciousness. Small shifts lead to major changes. This is happening all over the planet. People are asking questions about how we can change our lives and world for the better. It gives you a sense of connectedness when you think that people all over the world are feeling something similar to you right now. People are re-evaluating their lives. In living rooms, classrooms, prison cells, wheatfields, skifields, temples and hospitals. Change is happening.
Start now.
Start to make changes in your life now. Many people are waiting for a new leader to emerge, someone to say "follow me". Well, the irony is that we all need to become a leader of sorts. We cannot abdicate our own responsibilities by looking towards someone or something else. Just look in the mirror and start there.
Muhammed Ali once produced the world's shortest poem when he simply said "ME, WE". It's a simple message that can perhaps save an entire species.
About the Author
Hirini Reedy is a native Maori author, civil engineer, retired military officer, martial arts black belt, NLP master practitioner and internet entrepreneur. He combines technology with native wisdom to create holistic life solutions. http://www.maori-secrets.com