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Home | Religion & Spirituality | Buddhism Let's look at both of these emotions for a moment: Discrimination toward others - how silly can a human being get? We only have to consider the fact that our ancestors represent such a long line of life that it is hardly possible to figure out where this line originates other than the same source of our neighbors, colleagues, enemies, and friends. This will make us realize that discriminating anyone on basis of current ethnicity, age, gender, or any other trait is a narrow-minded act. Furthermore, we only have to consider that our progeny will continue to multiply and migrate, just like our forefathers did; and that the future generations of which we will be the ancestors will probably be more diverse than we can even start to comprehend. This, too, will help us understand the futility and ridiculousness of discriminative thinking. As for our fear of death: Although this thought might not be the most exciting one for most of us, we should realize that our being does not end with the passing of our current body. Our breath will be carried on by future generations, like a torch by an eternal sequence of runners. Both of these emotions - discrimination and fear of death - are only in tact when we refrain from seeing the bigger picture. We should consider the value of our being within a larger scope; as part of a bigger whole. And then we should engage into making a conscious contribution toward this bigger whole that we are part of. This contribution starts with contentment with who we are, and ends with gratitude for what we can be. It is our task to enjoy the ride we are currently part of in as constructive and zestful a way as possible. And it is our task to ignite the spark of mutuality, understanding and acceptance in at least one other human being we encounter. If we can do that, we don't even need to participate in actual procreation of offspring, because we will have secured the continuation of our being through those we mentored. And since we have this tremendous responsibility on our shoulders to shape future generations, we better do a good job, and teach equality instead of supremacy; acceptance instead of rejection; mutuality instead of single-mindedness; and constructiveness instead of destruction - locally and globally. It is our breath - our message today - that will be continued tomorrow. Let's make it a good one. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
Dr. Joan Marques is a college instructor, and co-founder/board member of the Business Renaissance Institute (www.bri-usa.com). She has authored 2 books on the topics of Leadership and Global Awareness, and is currently working on two additional ones on Workplace Spirituality, and Leadership. She regularly co-organizes workshops for business and non-profit organizations in Los Angeles. Visit her website at www.joanmarques.com
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