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By Joseph Niemiec Jr.
All around us we are seeing demonstrations, strife, and violence: the winds of change.
The universe is constantly changing in one way or another—absolutely nothing can stand still and yet, as human beings, we often try to keep the status quo for as long as possible—in other words, we seem to fight change “tooth and nail.”
In the late 19th century, the term “Young Turks” was coined to identify the actual young Turks who were fighting the Ottoman Empire. They overthrew the Ottomans and created a new beginning for their nation. The term became used for any group of young folks (that term young extended to middle age) when they were the ones overthrowing the status quo, and today we are seeing this action of revolt all over the world (and not just against governments). Church doctrine and belief systems are being questioned and changed, for example, the way in which church services are being held…as well as when they are being held. It has expanded into the fields of education and medical services. There isn’t any part of everyday life that isn’t seemingly being challenged.
As humans, most of us like some semblance of security and the idea of major change can be terrifying. Most of us are fearful of letting go of what is with no guarantees of what could be. This is where we truly move from what is to faith and trust of what could be.
This is not a new phenomenon. There have been teachers, saints, sages, and philosophers throughout history who have brought about change. Many have tried to bring change about peacefully and this (the peaceful route) is the direction in which we could set our sails. When I attack you, on any level, your nature is to become defensive; however, what would happen if we were to have a deep respectful conversation about changes we both could agree on and begin there. I believe it was Einstein who said “we can’t solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
The question becomes “what can I do?”
As a metaphysician, I stand firm in my belief that all is God.
I support that in which I believe.
I support prayer and personal action for peace.
I strive to live with compassion for all beings.
