What is going on?

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What is going on in the world right now?  Are we running out of time?  Have people gone mad and because of this madness are they just doing unthinkable things, in ways that boggle the mind?  I've been watching the television coverage of the latest killing spree that has taken place in Las Vegas, Nevada.  I am saddened by the events of last night, and while saddened I am also outraged at some of the people who are trying to politicize this awful situation.  I am not going to go into the political side of this conversation, rather I am going to give you what I think is a fix action.  Sadly this fix action is nothing that can be done, or even orchestrated by governments or organizations.  The fix action I am talking about is completely on the shoulders of the individuals themselves.

When I see situations like the one in Vegas, I am so mindful of those who choose to walk away from them because they have become such a daily occurrence in the world today.  Hardly a day goes by where you don't hear of another killing or attack, and most of these attacks are carried out by individuals who simply have never discovered the reason for them being here.  Today's blog may sound like a broken record, but I would be extremely remiss if I didn't mention that Destiny,  understanding your destiny, accepting and walking in your destiny, is the simplest way of fixing what is wrong with our society at the moment.

Now many people might think this is an over simplification, I mean stating that walking in your destiny could fix all the problems of the world, you must think I've gone nuts or something.   But if you look at those people who have caused all of this destruction, is there any other way of looking at it?  Face it, if every individual was aware of destiny, and accepting of destiny, then they would not be focused on hurting others, but rather being a help to the rest of humanity.  Hate and discontent is a by-product of a failure to accept that being alive today is in fact a blessing and not a curse.

I was sitting on my back porch this morning just thinking about what had taken place the previous night, and all I could ask myself was why.  Now I know the why, what I don't know is the when.  When will people begin to realize there is so much more to life then simply going about our daily task and never asking if there is more?  When will people come to the conclusion that life is not simply what's in it for me, but rather what can I do for others?  When will we finally decide that we have had enough of the mediocre and only accept the bounty of what is truly ours?  I will tell you that until such time as an individual discovers their true purpose, things will never change for the better.

If I could snap my fingers and instantly the entire population of this planet knew their destiny, I would do it without reservation.  If I could snap my finger and magically every living, breathing individual thought about goodness, peace, and joy, and never held on to past hurt, past loss, or past failures, I would do it in an instant.  If I could snap my finger and poof, all is well in the world, I would do it.  There is something special about desiring goodness and not simply thinking what's in it for ""Me".  Even though you have a destiny, that destiny is not focused on your own needs and wants, but rather the needs of the rest of the planet.  Trust me, when you finally discover and begin walking in your destiny you will find that those things that you thought you've always needed seem to vanish without a trace.  Your focus begins to change, and with that change comes a freedom that once experienced will always leave you wanting more freedom.

Many have turned their back and walked away from their destiny.  Many have given up hope, because quite frankly, so many people have given up on them.  When you walk in your purpose, when you begin to see the wisdom of your dreams and how these dreams bring you closer to your destiny, then you will begin to see and know that hope is never lost, and helping others reclaim that hope becomes a central task of your life.  If this very damaged man who committed this awful crime in Vegas had known of his destiny, of his true essences, then this terrible event would never have taken place.  Once again many people are unable, or maybe just unwilling to accept the truth that destiny will in fact change the face of this planet.  I will tell you that I for one am very ready for others to step out into their destiny, because with each new step comes new freedom, and we need a whole lot of freedom I can tell you that.

If you are asking yourself the same question, what is going on, then I invite you to take a much deeper look into your being, and begin to walk in those things you were always intended to walk in.  We live in an age where most people can have pretty much anything they desire.  Problems arise when what you desire is in direct opposition to what you know to be in your best interest, or when you know it contradicts with your destiny.

The time has come to recognize that the although many people around you, myself included, are not perfect, the universe is.  If you were not intended to be here right now, you would not be.  In the perfection of the universe comes perfection of purpose, perfection of dreams, and perfection of you.  If we were all to accept the perfection of the universe we would soon see an end to the senseless killings like Vegas, and far too many others to list here.  I hate what is going on in the world right now, but even though I cannot change what has already taken place I can change what I do today and tomorrow, and if I am strong and brave, then I will attempt to help others see their own perfection.

It is time to change the world, but you have to be the first person to change.  Once you do, then others will follow your lead and change as well.