A positive outlook
Comparing our “today” selves with how we used to be virtually has the same effect as reaching a goal. There is no longer a gap to close. Our energy and creativity aren’t necessary, and we have stopped our growth. The danger of becoming self-satisfied is great – and I do not believe this is a positive way to look at ourselves and our world.
More productive is to keep asking ourselves, “Where do we want to be? Where do we need to grow to solve the challenges of this world?” We need to keep creating those gaps between where we are and where we want to be. The world today is full of challenges – some great, some small – and some as close as our own backyard. Each of them needs our attention, our creativity and our energy.
I have great faith in humankind’s ability to create a positive future for itself – a future based on mutual respect and compassion. Humans are a curious lot, and love nothing better than a mystery to solve. We like finding ways to make things happen! So let’s put our creativity and energies into creating a better world, and let us start today.