In this world, when I look in your eyes, I know I can never see the world as you do. You are your own entity. You are your own one against seven billion others that inhabit this planet. I know how whatever spirit or being or whatever it is that possesses this physical form I am in, sees the world, and I suspect that every other being sees the world in a similar way as I do - myself against billions of others that could be games, or fake plastic illusions... that I could be put here on my own against a screen of billions of life forms that don't even exist. The point is - I will never know. I will NEVER know because I can only ever see this world through my eyes. Only through this physical body, that I sometimes have abused, that has put great demands on my mental and spiritual ability, have I seen this world. And I know that, how I see it, as I see it,
you also see it.
This I know. You cannot leave your shell. You cannot leave your body. We all could be illusions in YOUR game, in YOUR fake plastic illusion. But *I* know this is not fact, for *I* see the world through *MY* eyes. In this world, you have chosen to be with ME. Out of the billions you could be with, somehow, for some reason, the spirit, or entity, or whatever the fuck this language others have created and taught me, call it, has chosen ME. And although I see the world as billions of physical beings who will never know or see the world as I do, i DO realise that YOU are just as me. One in a Universe of uncounted infantecimle numbers, who inhabits a physical life-form on this planet others before us have named Earth. And in this existence, however brief in the scheme of the life of the Universe, Galaxy, Planet, or physical body you, at this time inhabit, you choose to spend some of your time with ME.
I realise how random and spontaneous this life is - that any one of a million happenings could have put your lifeforce on another path, and I also know that you may even look upon life as I do. Yourself against seven billion others, who may, or may NOT even be REAL - and that you will NEVER know the truth. But that you choose, in all this confusion and uncertainty, to spend this short existence with me, is greatly dear to the heart of this being I inhabit.
I know you may never understand what I am saying here - or maybe you understand it too well. But in any case, you will never know how to see the world through MY eyes, and you will never know that I truly hurt, feel, see, touch, smell and dream as you do. I will never know either, but wisdom, if it prevails, leads me to believe that you ARE as I am, and that we ARE both individual lifeforces inhabiting physical forms at this current common time and place. And when I see, I see
all others as I see myself. Perhaps I am not just alone in a dream and a game, a test of my spirits strength in a galaxy of pretend forms. Although I will never know that this is NOT the truth, I trust that we all are one against the billions. If I, some year, find out that I was foolish to believe this, that I AM some specimen in a game, a test or a dream, that everyone else IS NOT a sentient and corporeal life form as I am, then I will allow myself today to accept that I will someday be fooled, and I am alright with that.
But today, I choose to believe that I am as you are, and that you choose to spend your existence with me, and that, my sweet spirit friend, is a blessing to me, more than you will ever understand as I do, as you will never see through my eyes. So, all I can do, is thank you, and continue to show you how much I appreciate you as a friend, another life form, another spirit, and send forth your way all the respect and kindness I can, so I can enrich your brief life as you have mine. My friend, my stranger, and one whom I love.
Perhaps you will never understand what I say here, so I will put it out simply. Look unto the world, and see all who have existed and realize that they are all you. I am YOU. I see as YOU do. I am YOU. And I THANK YOU. This is true EMPATHY.
And if I ever run astray or afoul of kindness to the spirit that inhabits your physical body, please, let me know, and I will see the world as YOU do, and do my best, as one of the uncounted numbers in the Universe, to understand how you feel.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Canada's International DISGRACE - The Seal Hunt
I am hesitant to be drawn into a debate over the seal hunt, because there should BE no debate - it should be simple Canadian wisdom that such a disgrace should not exist.
I speak of the yearly Canadian seal hunt. Good times!!! -- In which thousands of baby seals, innocent and basking in the warm August sun, on what is left of the ice floes, are suddenly and ultra violently clubbed over the head by a scruffy, conscienceless greedy seal hunter.
With the exception of the ancestral Inuit, and perhaps the occasional poverty stricken modern Inuit looking to sustain his family for a meal, there is NO SENSIBLE REASON TO KILL THESE POOR BABY SEALS - unless you consider greed and profit a good reason.
I speak of the yearly Canadian seal hunt. Good times!!! -- In which thousands of baby seals, innocent and basking in the warm August sun, on what is left of the ice floes, are suddenly and ultra violently clubbed over the head by a scruffy, conscienceless greedy seal hunter.
With the exception of the ancestral Inuit, and perhaps the occasional poverty stricken modern Inuit looking to sustain his family for a meal, there is NO SENSIBLE REASON TO KILL THESE POOR BABY SEALS - unless you consider greed and profit a good reason.
Our government will soon be debating the seal hunt. and considering whether or not it is time to put a ban on it. Is it time? It is WAY past the time to ban the seal hunt. The time WAS A HUNDRED DAMN YEARS AGO! Like the modernisation (subjucation) of the Inuit back in the 1950's , we will come to regret this. Back in the '50s, the Canadian government, in all its keen wisdom, saw fit to move the Inuit away from their traditional style of life and force them into towns, trailers and encampments. The children were educated in English (or French) and in many cases STRICTLY DISCIPLINED by the teachers and authorities should they show any sign of holding onto their old values.
The Canadian Government has done things that at the time seemed reasonable but in a historical context and upon reflection, is ghastly - that history often shows that conventional, modern "wisdom" is very often wrong.
Recently, over 50 years later, Canada finally sent forth an apology (what a joke) to the Aboriginal peoples for the subjugation of their human rights. But at the time it was happening, it was revolutionary and wow, such a great idea.
So when are the Canadian leaders going to realize that their government makes mistakes. In this case, a LOFTY mistake, and end the seal hunt. Not just end it, put forth significant resources to help bring back the population of the seals - and while they are at it they can help the polar bears too - that's another topic.
I was shocked when I voted in an online poll recently asking if Canada should end the seal hunt and I read that over sixty percent said NO. Our leaders (and I use the term loosely) and governments are supposed to be a reflection of society, so I guess in this case, I guess they are being that reflection. But in this reflection, I only see the blood, brains and innards of an innocent, naive and unfortunate baby seal scattered across the shiny, reflective northern ice. As a people, we deserve the government we elect. But these seals have nothing to do with this. And I know in 50 years from now Canadians will look back on the seal hunt with such horror and shame much like we now realize how our treatment of the Inuit was wrong.
At least, I hope we feel this way. We are Canadians, remember? Aren't we supposed to be the peaceful, friendly northerners who love all and welcome all, oppress none and are known as an international example of tolerance and goodwill? We are CANADIAN, GODDAMMIT! Let's show the world that we are NOT evil butchers, with hearts of ice. Let us show the world that the only cold thing about Canada is our climate.
The seals deserve better. Our wilderness deserves better. Nature deserves our respect, not recklessness and gross negligence. Please, fellow Canadians, stand up for the rights of these innocent animals to exist in peace. Stand up and shout "we are Canadian, and we won't stand for this!" Stand up for our true north, strong and free.
Let us again have something of which we can be proud. End the seal hunt. It is Canada's International DISGRACE!
Recently, over 50 years later, Canada finally sent forth an apology (what a joke) to the Aboriginal peoples for the subjugation of their human rights. But at the time it was happening, it was revolutionary and wow, such a great idea.
So when are the Canadian leaders going to realize that their government makes mistakes. In this case, a LOFTY mistake, and end the seal hunt. Not just end it, put forth significant resources to help bring back the population of the seals - and while they are at it they can help the polar bears too - that's another topic.
I was shocked when I voted in an online poll recently asking if Canada should end the seal hunt and I read that over sixty percent said NO. Our leaders (and I use the term loosely) and governments are supposed to be a reflection of society, so I guess in this case, I guess they are being that reflection. But in this reflection, I only see the blood, brains and innards of an innocent, naive and unfortunate baby seal scattered across the shiny, reflective northern ice. As a people, we deserve the government we elect. But these seals have nothing to do with this. And I know in 50 years from now Canadians will look back on the seal hunt with such horror and shame much like we now realize how our treatment of the Inuit was wrong.
At least, I hope we feel this way. We are Canadians, remember? Aren't we supposed to be the peaceful, friendly northerners who love all and welcome all, oppress none and are known as an international example of tolerance and goodwill? We are CANADIAN, GODDAMMIT! Let's show the world that we are NOT evil butchers, with hearts of ice. Let us show the world that the only cold thing about Canada is our climate.
The seals deserve better. Our wilderness deserves better. Nature deserves our respect, not recklessness and gross negligence. Please, fellow Canadians, stand up for the rights of these innocent animals to exist in peace. Stand up and shout "we are Canadian, and we won't stand for this!" Stand up for our true north, strong and free.
Let us again have something of which we can be proud. End the seal hunt. It is Canada's International DISGRACE!
Take action today. It will take you mere seconds to lend your voice to the growing number of those against the annual seal hunt. Please fill out this simple petition and let our leaders know that Canada is not about murder and insensitive, senseless blood for profit.
The petition simply reads thus: "I am writing to urge you to support Senator Mac Harb's bill to end Canada's commercial seal hunt. As a Canadian, I proudly support this initiative and urge you to be accountable to the vast majority of Canadians by supporting this long-overdue legislation.
Our government has wasted my tax dollars subsidizing and defending this cruel and unsustainable hunt for far too long and as a concerned citizen I trust you will support the "Harb seal bill". "
Also. for more information and facts on the seal hunt, visit http://www.stopthesealhunt.ca/.
Thanking you, in advance, for taking time to add your voice to something about which I feel very passionate.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Unhealth care
So I am blessed to live in the wonderful Canada, home of the Great White North, the annual bloody seal hunt and a health care system that is supposedly the envy of the world. Then if so, why is it so hard to find decent health care anywhere in this, the second largest country in the world? Signs are popping up all over clinics - one complaint per visit. That is so the doctors can run through the patients as fast as possible and make as much cash on the tax payers dollar. Gone are the days where the doctor knew your name. You are lucky if he even remembers your ailment.
I am in the unfortunate predicament where I need ongoing health maintainence. But the doctor I see has me in and out within 3 minutes. One complaint. Well here is my complaint - stop being so damn greedy and start caring about your patients again. Your patients are losing patience. You took the Hypocratic Oath, not the Hypocritical Boast.
No more family doctors. Just these fast-food clinics where you are lucky to see the same doctor twice over the course of ten visits. This presents a significant problem when dealing with my health care provider, especially when they need forms filled out dealing with my ongoing medical condition. They just love it when they can suspend benefits because some doctor who doesn't know me from the local supermarket cashier, tries to fill out a form describing what has been going on with me health-wise over the past 10 years.
The shame is that we have become so accustomed to second rate health care that even if we paid more in taxes, we still would not get better service. We would get the same service, or worse. Currently, I am on month 9 of waiting for an MRI. It could be another year. Who knows. Even if they bought Ottawa another MRI machine, we would need the staff to operate it. And even if we had the budget, we don't have the manpower. Our MRI machines sit silent while nurses and techs sleep soundly in bed at night. But if you are willing to fork over a grand, you can cross the river and in La Belle Quebec, get an MRI the next day.
We need to raise taxes that go strictly to health care, and have someone seriously revamp the health care on a national level. National standards. Doctors being forced to see the same patients, not patients being forced to see any doctor on call at whatever clinic. Back to the days of family doctors. Folks that know who you are. Who remember that yea, that's John Smith, he has kidney issues, I saw him last week, How is his mother doing? Didn't she have high blood pressure? Maybe I should give her a call and see how her medications are doing.
I guess this is just a dream though, Well, it would be a dream, if i could sleep. See, I have sleep apnea, and I will be damned if I can find a doctor who can remember that they have tried X prescrpition and Y prescription and neither worked. So, as I lie here sleepless, i commiserate. Dreams are a thing of the past. Just like health care. Welcome to clinics. We will hear your one complaint, but you only have 180 seconds - and please, don't give any of your medical hsitory, It takes too much of the doctor's time. he has other people to see he has never met before.
I am in the unfortunate predicament where I need ongoing health maintainence. But the doctor I see has me in and out within 3 minutes. One complaint. Well here is my complaint - stop being so damn greedy and start caring about your patients again. Your patients are losing patience. You took the Hypocratic Oath, not the Hypocritical Boast.
No more family doctors. Just these fast-food clinics where you are lucky to see the same doctor twice over the course of ten visits. This presents a significant problem when dealing with my health care provider, especially when they need forms filled out dealing with my ongoing medical condition. They just love it when they can suspend benefits because some doctor who doesn't know me from the local supermarket cashier, tries to fill out a form describing what has been going on with me health-wise over the past 10 years.
The shame is that we have become so accustomed to second rate health care that even if we paid more in taxes, we still would not get better service. We would get the same service, or worse. Currently, I am on month 9 of waiting for an MRI. It could be another year. Who knows. Even if they bought Ottawa another MRI machine, we would need the staff to operate it. And even if we had the budget, we don't have the manpower. Our MRI machines sit silent while nurses and techs sleep soundly in bed at night. But if you are willing to fork over a grand, you can cross the river and in La Belle Quebec, get an MRI the next day.
We need to raise taxes that go strictly to health care, and have someone seriously revamp the health care on a national level. National standards. Doctors being forced to see the same patients, not patients being forced to see any doctor on call at whatever clinic. Back to the days of family doctors. Folks that know who you are. Who remember that yea, that's John Smith, he has kidney issues, I saw him last week, How is his mother doing? Didn't she have high blood pressure? Maybe I should give her a call and see how her medications are doing.
I guess this is just a dream though, Well, it would be a dream, if i could sleep. See, I have sleep apnea, and I will be damned if I can find a doctor who can remember that they have tried X prescrpition and Y prescription and neither worked. So, as I lie here sleepless, i commiserate. Dreams are a thing of the past. Just like health care. Welcome to clinics. We will hear your one complaint, but you only have 180 seconds - and please, don't give any of your medical hsitory, It takes too much of the doctor's time. he has other people to see he has never met before.
Friday, May 8, 2009
WHY
Sending thoughts out to a world that will never read them. Why do we do it? Perhaps to kill time? To excecise the author in all of us? A need to feel important and listened to?
Not at all. Every idiot needs their own blog over a self inflated, egotistical state of misguided importance. No one is reading this, and if you are, you probably got here by accident.
Live long and vesper.
Not at all. Every idiot needs their own blog over a self inflated, egotistical state of misguided importance. No one is reading this, and if you are, you probably got here by accident.
Live long and vesper.
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