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THERE IS MEDICINE (FOR THE SPIRIT) IN THIS MESSAGE...

Why ? and What if ? 1.1

Why does it seem that about 90 to 98% of people are stupid - they spend most of their time worrying or escaping from things that will never happen. Escaping? yes, why do you think that some of the most used and abused stuff-up products in the world are alcohol and mind and feeling altering drugs. Even cigarettes(nicotine) are used to "help" the addict supposedly feel better and more relaxed - a figment of their insecure imagination. The little nicotine monster inside them needs feeding, so they keep on smoking, flushing their health down the toilet. Very much the same with other drugs and alcohol. But it is the psychological addiction that is the real prison for these unfortunate halfwits. Why should we (non-addicted supposedly 'normal' people) why should we care about these halfwits (it seems they can't help themselves because their wits are stuffed, probably by the stuff they've been snorting or taking or drinking).
It is because of our HUMANITY that we care, it is such a waste of human potential, let alone the incredible cost to society (health costs and social degradation) but there is also a hidden cost, that of the cost in terms of human happiness. The cost of the addict's own happiness and the happiness of their loved ones and their CHILDREN ! Don't under estimate the true impact that the dark cloud of substance abuse, in all its forms, has on those people around the addict.
Why do they take that crap (including cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and even 'legal" drugs) in many cases they need it to get through life, they need it to escape from something that they can't face or that they are in denial of. Well THERE IS THE KEY, if they were spiritually strong enough they would not need that crap to get through life. If they were spiritually strong enough they would not need to escape and self medicate, they would enJOY happiness and fulfilment in their life by being in touch with all the great and good things that the world has to offer.
Governments think that 'Religion' takes care of the spiritual strengthening and spiritual well-being of people. Well look at so many people in the world and you see that IT HASN"T WORKED ! No we need a Department of Spiritual Development (to work in conjunction with Education and Health Services(including Mental Health Services) This would all be about people learning that there is actually a majority of Goodness and Good people out there (regardless of Religion)to be involved with, to perhaps enjoy a meditation with, to enjoy a Barbecue with, to enjoy a spiritual meeting with, to enjoy any number of activities and inter-actions with - totally non-denominational and not pushing any one philosophy or belief, except that of a better HUMANITY.
The single one (truly non-denominational) activity and spiritual practice that is a treasure for humanity is... meditation, in all its forms. There are many forms and then there is only one... True meditation has no conditions, no rules and regulations - it is beyond that. It is purely the mind becoming aware that their is consciousness that is beyond, around and encompassing the thinking that takes place in the mind. Our thoughts are like clouds floating in the sky, sometimes separate and sometimes connected. But what is it that contains those clouds, it is the sky, unltimately it is the universe - the universe of our consciousness. The great thing is (oh joy) that we don't actually need to understand this as such, we just need to become aware and get 'in touch' with this spiritual aspect of our consciousness. If we do, then the benefits naturally flow through into our life -= greater spiritual strength (for more self-discipline), greater understanding and wisdom (that has not much to do with, and does not rely on intelligence).
So do some meditation, learn some meditation (there are many experienced teachers and leaders) teach your children meditation. This is how we can truly improve ourselves and the world. Because the spiritual aspect of life conditions and influences thinking, and THINKING CREATES THE WORLD>
***Love and Light*** RevDrRon