Watching the universe unfold. gouache on white. 8 x 8
Last week I was reading about the brutal protests in Bangladesh and how the PM was refusing to budge, 24hours later, that same PM was escaping via a helicopter & resigns. What a difference a day makes and people - people can make a difference. No wonder our own PM 'tried to brutally stop Canadians from protesting. He did it by sending people to jail and freezing their bank accounts. Canadians have not forgot and must be watching very closely as we've all seen other protests go unchallenged. I wonder why that is? I read there was a huge protest happening during the Calgary stampede.. no freezing those accounts. Canadians are definitely watching & learning. The UK is having protests all over -so much so we have been advised NOT to travel there right now. Clearly the people are getting Fed Up.
America is talking recession & stocks are dumping and from what I was reading Canada is already in a recession -it only doesn't 'seem' that way because of all the new immigrants spending and getting hired for new jobs that makes it seem we are doing o.k. but in reality we are not... what do you think? I read Jordan Petersons letter regarding his forced' social media training' or a.k.a the attempt to shut him up, for sharing some things he's passionate about. Can't even share your opinions on social media... wether you agree or disagree with his opinions' - you should be concerned. Look at China and their social credit system that will punish, freeze your accounts & make life unbearable for sharing your opinions.
God gave us Choice - that includes choice in our opinions & the freedom to express them, since forever. It's what allows us to progress and THINK, share and change... not once we are threatened to 'not do so', then it will be only the opinions of those in power who's opinions matter. First they take away your right to express an opinion - you think they will stop there? Say goodbye to your guns, vehicles, travel plans, money and homes... no matter who you think you are, if you are seen as a threat in anyway - they will try to shut you up. I read Jordan Petersons letter, it was one of the most powerful statements I've read in a long time. I'm grateful he is speaking up and actually going through (rather than go to jail) with his 'punishment' so that we will all clearly see the direction this is going. He has promised to share & educate us all, should be interesting. If they are so fearful of the power of social media comments, perhaps they can start punishing those who intentionally hurt kids online, like sexual predators, cyber bullies & the multitude of scammers. Let's start with Facebook. Let's start with social media companies who have lied, misused information and have allowed hatred and violence to be encouraged, thrive even under their watchful eyes, intentionally harming with no concerns of the ramifications on todays most impressionable minds, children.
It's an interesting time to watch the Universe unfold. I watch but then I think to myself, go and watch what's important NOW, bees, birds, trees... Rest In Peace a while & see the joy God provides daily, SEEK it. The Universe will still be unfolding, protests still happening - change still coming. Give thanks for another day & the fact you can still have an opinion of anything & remember what Bangladesh taught us this past week, after forced internet blackouts (kinda like Trudeau has already done to us, with controlling what Canadians see, hear & read online), people will only take so much before they demand to be heard.
Father, we have no words except Your Name upon our lips and in our minds, as we come quietly into Your Presence now, and ask to rest with You in peace a while. (ACIM, W-222.2:1)
Created to create.
Last week I was reading about the brutal protests in Bangladesh and how the PM was refusing to budge, 24hours later, that same PM was escaping via a helicopter & resigns. What a difference a day makes and people - people can make a difference. No wonder our own PM 'tried to brutally stop Canadians from protesting. He did it by sending people to jail and freezing their bank accounts. Canadians have not forgot and must be watching very closely as we've all seen other protests go unchallenged. I wonder why that is? I read there was a huge protest happening during the Calgary stampede.. no freezing those accounts. Canadians are definitely watching & learning. The UK is having protests all over -so much so we have been advised NOT to travel there right now. Clearly the people are getting Fed Up.
America is talking recession & stocks are dumping and from what I was reading Canada is already in a recession -it only doesn't 'seem' that way because of all the new immigrants spending and getting hired for new jobs that makes it seem we are doing o.k. but in reality we are not... what do you think? I read Jordan Petersons letter regarding his forced' social media training' or a.k.a the attempt to shut him up, for sharing some things he's passionate about. Can't even share your opinions on social media... wether you agree or disagree with his opinions' - you should be concerned. Look at China and their social credit system that will punish, freeze your accounts & make life unbearable for sharing your opinions.
God gave us Choice - that includes choice in our opinions & the freedom to express them, since forever. It's what allows us to progress and THINK, share and change... not once we are threatened to 'not do so', then it will be only the opinions of those in power who's opinions matter. First they take away your right to express an opinion - you think they will stop there? Say goodbye to your guns, vehicles, travel plans, money and homes... no matter who you think you are, if you are seen as a threat in anyway - they will try to shut you up. I read Jordan Petersons letter, it was one of the most powerful statements I've read in a long time. I'm grateful he is speaking up and actually going through (rather than go to jail) with his 'punishment' so that we will all clearly see the direction this is going. He has promised to share & educate us all, should be interesting. If they are so fearful of the power of social media comments, perhaps they can start punishing those who intentionally hurt kids online, like sexual predators, cyber bullies & the multitude of scammers. Let's start with Facebook. Let's start with social media companies who have lied, misused information and have allowed hatred and violence to be encouraged, thrive even under their watchful eyes, intentionally harming with no concerns of the ramifications on todays most impressionable minds, children.
It's an interesting time to watch the Universe unfold. I watch but then I think to myself, go and watch what's important NOW, bees, birds, trees... Rest In Peace a while & see the joy God provides daily, SEEK it. The Universe will still be unfolding, protests still happening - change still coming. Give thanks for another day & the fact you can still have an opinion of anything & remember what Bangladesh taught us this past week, after forced internet blackouts (kinda like Trudeau has already done to us, with controlling what Canadians see, hear & read online), people will only take so much before they demand to be heard.
Father, we have no words except Your Name upon our lips and in our minds, as we come quietly into Your Presence now, and ask to rest with You in peace a while. (ACIM, W-222.2:1)
Created to create.
