In the past month, there has been more than enough in the news to be pessimistic about the state of the world – even for someone who hardly follows the current news. And this ignores all the happenings that we are not aware of.
But it ignores all the wonderful happenings in the world. As I have said before and I will never stop – we are in for an evolutionary jump in humanity and it will not come quietly, or in a straight line of progress. The bad is getting worse – in many ways, but the good is getting better and really more plentiful in so many ways. The goodness will endure to make lasting changes. The bad will be overwhelmed by the essential goodness of the world and the vast majority of humanity. Things change. More to come on this as I investigate the meaning of life.
It is important to recognize that change can be analyzed in many ways. One of the most important ways to see change is in cycles and trends. I see the bad as coming in cycles – those bad things we see will not endure. The good change we are seeing is coming as trends – to endure and to grow in magnitude as momentum takes us forward.
Middle Eastern Women and Sports
This riff leads to a wonderful story about the rise of women and female athletes in Muslim countries. Click on the link above to take you to a gratifying Washington Post story.
This is a trend that will not become a cycle. As women from Muslim countries become more empowered and spend more time outside of their homes, they will become more vital and alive as they shrug off the traditions holding them back. These athletes, their trainers and coaches will be exposed to more outside influences as they travel to other countries to compete.
And the real secret? Those who are trying to hold these women back – especially the men, will find their own lives and possibilities expanding – when they open their eyes. A virtuous cycle of empowerment and expansion can be the only long term result.
This is the future. Embrace the possibilities as we move forward. And keep the faith.
We are here to change the world.
It’s time.
Begin.