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The Conscious Crow ~ Beyond

 

How we adapt and respond to the world and individually perceive our daily life attributes to merely a fraction of how we understand this great mysterious world.  Perception carries with it a great range of assortment.  Other creatures and fellow human beings share a different view of the world than we have come to know, and there is a noticeable difference between what an insect perceives versus what a dog perceives.  Every animal’s sense has developed in conjunction with their natural environment, and driven with future longevity in mind.  The same holds true for humans, that how we have come to understand the world is different than that of our neighbors or siblings- and although they differ- this does not mean one is either right or wrong.  Even if we don’t understand or agree with something it does not mean it is void of truth.  All individuals are born with talents, skills and ideas that when expressed properly maintain the homeostasis of our planet. We are the product of centuries of generations, lessons and inventions that have evolved into what we now know as present-day.  Science, math, literature, art, geography and technology all meld to harmonize, sustain and diversify our life.  If we value one over the other, it is as if we are valuing our right arm over our left; they are both necessary to fully engage, just as all perspectives are necessary to the shaping our existence.

As far as evolving as a species goes, it is our intelligence that sets us apart from other known life forms. Human intellect and perception give us the advantage of being able to intentionally create our world.  Our capacity to learn grows by the minute as we incessantly receive and express floods of information, though not all facets will expose themselves within our immediate scope of awareness, or even anticipated time-frame.  This age of information reveals its presence within time, unfolding alongside each subsequent generation, and further contributes to the “newest” ideas and discoveries.

Everything in this world follows a natural order.  Cause and effect play a crucial role, and everything within our planet maneuvers through a cycle of change.  A seed that is planted will one day bear fruit when given the right environment, attention and care.  Since we too are part of this ecosystem, we follow this natural law as well.  When we are given the right information in association with a given environment, we consequently create all that is necessary for the world to maintain equilibrium.  We add to this constant evolving stream of change and growth.   All that once was gives way to the creations of today, and paves a path for the future tomorrow.  As Martin Luther King Jr. says,  “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.”   Every human, invention, discovery, and lesson in history, only enhances our understanding and place in the world, bringing further balance and order. Perception is key, and there is always a “bigger picture” to see if we try.  The world is bigger than how it appears to us at this given point in time.  And although we may not realize it, we are planting fundamental seeds for the future by how we see and adapt to the world right now.  When we stretch our sight beyond our personal comprehension and perception, look beyond our immediate environment, we realize there are a multitude of perspectives and contributions that comprise our sphere and affect what our world looks like tomorrow.  We are part of an intricate system and how we individually see and understand life today is only a tiny morsel of where will one day be.  Think bigger than “you” and you’ll get a deeper look beyond.              

  ~ Conscious Crow, Reminding you to grow

Posted on October 7, 2018 by owllightnews.com. This entry was posted in Essay. Bookmark the permalink.
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