It is because as I consider today's world--or even on a personal level-- today's precise moment, I feel more and more reassured (an itchy craving necessity) to express. Channels must be opened, ideas are worth sharing, changes are at our reach:
The world, which is formed by us and beyond, must and IS transforming, acquiring new forms.
Assessment, evaluation, inquiry, exploration--
Old paradigms to be questions.
New paradigms to be considered.
Some years ago I attended an acting "master class" by Jeremy Irons (yes, the "known" Jeremy Irons), and he said something about luck which, as never before, struck me--and stayed with me since then. I'm paraphrasing, but he said that really there is no such thing as luck, or being lucky. **this originated from his supposedly "luck" on being a famous actor**
He said, forget about luck..it doesn't exist. There is, however, the great power of being aware, being open to possibilities, being able to see and grab an opportunity. We are surrounded by opportunities. Life is throwing them out there for us ALL the time, it's up to us to link, appreciate them and act upon it.
To unveil.
See.
Act.
He was a beautiful wise and clear (from clarity) being. He said he acted out of curiosity. He was in love with the spirit of the human being. It's capacity to feel and act. Both equally important. He said he felt somewhat limitless, he was at the mercy of whatever character he would portray. Learn to scuba dive? Why not? Learn to horseback ride? Sure! Submerge himself in the soul (circumstances, experiences, feelings, reasoning) of another--just as vulnerable, NOT JUDGING.
He made not only acting, but life: situations, interactions, relationships, human spirit so clear to me. With a tremendous amount of positivity, faith and love.
I think maybe that is the message I want to pass along today. Yes, I think i want to stick to that today: openness, belief in life and what is given to us.
Openness, wake up (not ignore out of conformity or fear).
Stay active, not passive.
***** apart from Mr. Jeremy Irons, I pass along the info and message of the Dalai Lama, a great server and leader of humanity*****
DALAI LAMA-
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. His life is guided by three major commitments: the promotion of basic human values, the fostering of inter-religious harmony and the welfare of the Tibetan people.
Firstly, on the level of a human being, His Holiness’ first commitment is the promotion of human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline. All human beings are the same. We all want happiness and do not want suffering. Even people who do not believe in religion recognize the importance of these human values in making their life happier. His Holiness refers to these human values as secular ethics. He remains committed to talk about the importance of these human values and shares them with everyone he meets.
Secondly, on the level of a religious practitioner, His Holiness’ second commitment is the promotion of religious harmony and understanding among the world’s major religious traditions. Despite philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. It is therefore important for all religious traditions to respect one another and recognize the value of each other’s respective traditions. As far as one truth, one religion is concerned, this is relevant on an individual level. However, for the community at large, several truths, several religions are necessary.
Thirdly, His Holiness is a Tibetan and carries the name of the ‘Dalai Lama’. Tibetans place their trust in him. Therefore, his third commitment is to the Tibetan issue. His Holiness’ has a responsibility to act as the free spokesperson of the Tibetans in their struggle for justice. As far as this third commitment is concerned, it will cease to exist once a mutually beneficial solution is reached between the Tibetans and Chinese.
However, His Holiness will carry on with the first two commitments till his last breath.
"There is a saying in Tibetan that “at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar.” The point of this saying is not that poverty is a virtue, but that happiness does not come from wealth, but from setting limits to one’s desires, and living within those limits with satisfaction."
"The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives."
"In today’s materialistic world there is a risk of people becoming slaves to money, as though they were simply cogs in a huge money-making machine. This does nothing for human dignity, freedom, and genuine well-being. Wealth should serve humanity, and not the other way around."
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