I do not have a unique voice; but it seems I frequently do voice a perspective that works against the grain of majority thought; or at least, majority actions and behaviors. Some weeks I tire of beating (what feels like) the same drum, but I also believe this drum of dissent must be pounded consistently to be heard. This being the case, my efforts then focus on varying the rhythms, timbre, and tempo in order to not only be heard, but also to cultivate interest. So far, after 3 plus years of weekly posts, it appears that the only consistent listener is myself.

Regardless, I have persevered and thought 'that is okay' - but because it is so, I have been thinking again this week about who I am writing for, and pondering its value. I have decided that in the moment, to write for myself does have value. Beyond this moment (for the future) I write for my children, and their children, and perhaps all generations of children to come. This is not meant to sound arrogant as I have already stated that my voice is not unique; my voice is not even my voice, but an interpretation of widespread rumblings that point us to a future of hope inspired by hopelessness. This active hope translated as written thought is simply meant to reflect my faith that we (as a global community) will evolve and come to focus on...

• ...common ground as opposed to building fences;
• ...thinking and learning as opposed to spending and earning;
• ...inner peace as opposed to political upheaval;
• ...exoteric goodness as opposed to selfish agendas;
• ...hard work as opposed to narcissistic entitlement;
• ...compassion for the oblivious as opposed to condemnation of the ignorant; and
• ...the objective freedom of communal responsibility as opposed to the comfortably restrictive chains of an intrinsic beingness.

This is a hard road. I do see a greater number of individuals beating these drums for our compassionate, spiritual advancement to keep pace with our empirical, technological advancement, but perhaps I hear more drums because I am listening for them.

Simply put, our evolutionary progress in matters of health and technology (body and mind), has far surpassed our communal effort and advancement in matters of compassion and spirituality (heart and spirit). Additionally, from a global perspective, we have yet to fully recognize how much the heart and spirit can enrich the body and mind.

I have said this before.

Many others are saying this now.

Listen to the drums...