An Inner Battle

There are moments when I feel as though a fierce battle for my soul is being waged. Overwhelming sadness competes for dominance, while the desire for normalcy tries to overcome the weight of melancholy. I often question whether material desires will ultimately overpower my spiritual aspirations and my wish to live in alignment with what God intends. Both sides are often at war within my body and mind, making each day a struggle to see which will prevail.

Violence and Loss of Humanity

Lately, my thoughts have been preoccupied with the shocking accounts of violence erupting around the world—the senseless killings, the physical and emotional suffering, and the staggering disregard for human life. Efforts to do good and enact positive change often seem overshadowed by a growing trend toward cruelty and indifference, all too frequently motivated by greed, hatred, or vengeance.

The Cost of Greed and Corruption

Greed manifests in many forms and is rampant within societies across the globe. The relentless pursuit of power and control walks hand in hand with envy, pride, and the arrogance of leaders who destroy their people just to cling to their corrupt authority. Tragically, it is always the innocent who pay the highest price as a result of such actions. Children, in particular, suffer deeply—many are killed, while others are forever changed by the horrors they witness. The seeds of future tyranny may be sown in those young lives shaped by trauma, perpetuating a cycle of violence and pain.

The Erosion of Values

When will we, as a people, realize that the endless drive to take and possess at the expense of our shared humanity only breeds more tyranny, greed, violence, and corruption? Where will it end, and when will we collectively declare that enough is enough? Respect and simple courtesy, once taken for granted, seem to have all but vanished from society. Disregard for elders and property continues to grow, although there are still young people who are both gifted and aware—individuals who strive to embody the change they wish to see in the world.

Return to Spiritual Values

When will our hearts turn back to God and to the principles that uphold our shared humanity? When will we strive to show the best of ourselves? If we continue along our current path, the future of our world appears bleak.

The Environmental Cost

We are actively destroying our environment, as people carelessly damage what does not belong to them. This planet is a gift meant for future generations—not just our own. In the span of half a century, we have managed to devastate what took nearly two thousand years to build.

Our advances in technology and increased comfort have come at a steep price. The air is poisoned by emissions, while forests—the filters that clean our air—are destroyed. Is it any wonder that respiratory illnesses like asthma are on the rise? The impact of our actions on the fragile ecosystem is profound. We are already witnessing unusual mutations in indicator species, and food allergies have dramatically increased over the past fifty years. I wonder if these changes are due to genetic bioengineering, crossbreeding, or processed foods and their preservation methods.

A Hope for Lightness

Although I wish I could focus solely on the lighter, brighter aspects of life and the world, I find myself continually drawn to injustice and suffering. It would be wonderful to concentrate just on happy endings and ignore the darkness, but my mind does not work that way. There is a time and place for humour and levity, but I am still searching for where that fits in the world as it stands now.

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