Are you not entertained…

May '11
03
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Maximus: [after swiftly dispatching another gladiator] Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?

(quote  taken from the film Gladiator)

Yesterday we were told that Osama Bin Laden had been killed by US forces in Pakistan. I won’t go into the details or the huge amount of questions related to the “supposed” 9/11 attacks, or the hundreds of thousands of people that have lost their lives, been critically injured, or the millions affected one way or another by the decisions to invade Afghanistan or Iraq. But I wanted to write a little bit about the response of people as a result of this news.

There are many questions remaining about Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda and their involvement in 9/11. If he did do, what’s been claimed he’s done, I simply want to know why? What motivated this man, to become the man we have been told he is? What were the experiences and environment which led him down the path he chose?

I ask those questions simply because, without a better understanding of the context behind this situation, how are we ever to avoid it in the future? Only through educating ourselves, and others, can we reach a middle ground of understanding where by perhaps a level of tolerance and respect can be achieved. Surely the world cannot move forward under a policy of bombing/destroying all those who oppose the views of the most powerful?

Hated breeds further hatred, and I dare say the wars in the middle east have actually served to create more extreme views and further hatred of Westernized Countries. This in turn then only helps to create greater divisions, increased stereotypes and a situation that is further removed from peaceful on both sides of the equation.

So are we not entertained?

I think it’s far to say a great number of people have shown that perhaps not all of humanity has outgrown the dark age mindset of being pleased at the death of a human being. America got its revenge, some people are jubilant, others excessively harsh in the quotes and judgements, and dare I say it, ill informed of the facts.

However, there have also been many others, who have chosen to keep their views to themselves, others who were solemn and respectful in their responses, choosing instead to reinforce a message of love, peace and understanding vs bloodshed and hatred. There were others still who really have been questioning the facts, the knock on effect of this, and asking when the wars will come to an end.

For those who choose not to seek glory in the death, bloodshed and hatred, I bow before you. For those caught up in the gladiatorial games of the modern age, in the entertainment played out before you on a global stage, I ask that you look below the surface of your perceived reality and begin to question the very fabric of the world you have come to believe in, based on your experiences/influences and environment. Only through looking at our world with different eyes can we see a greater picture emerging, of a world that is not fully in alignment with our own thinking, thought patterns and beliefs.

I will close the thread with a simple quote, one which is timeless and has been used across facebook and many other blog posts and comments the past couple of days. Those who understand the wisdom of these words, spread the seeds of hope for the generations to follow.

“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

And so it begins…

Apr '11
12
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In theory the flap of a butterflies wing could trigger a tornado, given the perfect set of circumstances, often referred to as the Butterfly Effect.

As human beings, at times we feel our impact is insignificant. What can one person do? What difference can just one person really make? Too often the things we want to change, and the enormity of the task at hand, seem too unrealistic, or the obstacles too great for us to work toward our goals.

Yet history shows us that individuals can make a difference, rightly or wrongly; Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, Hitler, Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, Bruce Lee, Nelson Mandela… History is full of the names of individuals who like the butterfly mentioned above, were able to flap their wings and create a storm or collection of energy far greater than they could physically muster on their own.

We are created out of our experiences and our environment. Often we fail to realize that we also help create our experience and our environment, and we affect those as much as they affect us. The big names from history were no different. What they experienced influenced their thoughts and beliefs – their thoughts and beliefs influenced their actions and created the legacy they left behind, which in turn influences everything that comes afterwards.

Everything that we are, is because of everything that has been, so change everything!

Some months ago the words above popped into my head. Everything that has ever happened in history has worked toward shaping and creating the life I knew, the environment I found myself in, and the beliefs I held. So if I am not happy with my environment, my beliefs, my experience then I have the power to change it. My name is Karl, the creator of Message To Earth. I had a vision of creating an environment where like minded people could come together and share information, knowledge, insights and experience.

Today our environment is no longer just the village/town/city we live in. Today our experience isn’t limited by where we live. Never before in recorded history has the world been so close and our environment so vast. Never before has the potential for change existed, the introduction of the internet changed the dynamics of information exchange. People today have been able to make a much bigger impact through using the power of the web. Old media and its biases are being ripped apart, humanity is questioning more and as a result, an awakening is taking place.

For me personally, my awakening has made me more aware that I do contribute toward my experiences and my environment. I seek positive change, better understanding and increased tolerance in all of humanity. This website is designed to empower all those who contribute to this website (both writers and readers), to bring awareness to positive change within our world and help bring people together on points of unity, whilst respecting points of difference.

I wish you all well on your journeys

Namaste

Tao Karlos, Site Creator

Message to Earth, online magazine, coming soon…

Apr '11
10
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How is your life? Are you finding something missing? Are you looking around at the world and really questioning the greater meaning behind everything? How is your health? Is your diet in alignment with your general health and wellbeing? Do you feel as though your life has purpose?

There has probably never been a time in human history where so many people have so many questions. Message to Earth will shortly be bringing you insight, ideas, commentary and much more from a wide variety of people, all on their own spiritual journeys and all with a story to tell or message to share. Our writers are real people, facing real challenges, both big and small. We hope the words we write, resonate with you, and help inspire you to bring about positive change in your lives.

Join us in July 2011 when we officially launch.

In the meantime, feel free to join us on facebook, and become a part of the change that is moving across the globe.

Namaste
Message To Earth Team


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