One of my favorite lines out of a movie is from "Starman" with Jeff Bridges. Just before he leaves, the alien in Jeff Bridges body is meeting in a cafe with the government representative that will help him escape. The alien asks, "Do you want to know what I find beautiful about your species?" When they nod yes he responds, "You are at your best when things are worst."
I've always thought that to be worth aspiring to. Lately, I look at the undercurrent that seems to be agitating huge numbers of people. Everyone seems to be thrown into turmoil over something. At least a larger number than usual are reacting in a volatile fashion. It can seem like you are standing on the playground with a bunch of kids who have just been fed sugar. Consequently, it seems like it is time to "be at our best".
I am basically very positive in the way I see everything. Even things that are considered "horrible" I may take in stride because I see a greater good behind the out front seeming evil. However, I keep an emotional pet that is called "cynicism". And I often let it out to play for a while just for fun. Lately though, as I find everyone around me more cynical, I have banished my recreational pet. It is definitely time to be at my best. The world can't take me "playing" with this emotion, even if that is not sincerely where I live. When the world becomes emotionally volatile, it's time to be calm, centered, and "on track" without wavering.
The reactions of so many suggest that we are in a consciousness crisis. And in the crisis it's time to be calm, centered, & efficient about making your contribution count. It's time to step away from volatile emotions and be firm in knowing the Truth wherever you go in life. It's time to back off from volatile emotions, quit "indulging" (the Don Juan term), and be coldly efficient at doing the best for everyone concerned. "That's your assignment, is you choose to accept it" - "To be at your best when things are worst."
You can make a difference!
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