I’ve been engaged in another project of sorts, I mean to say Jen’s kept me away from here, though I’m about ready to resume, I think. So for tonight, I want to share a little piece from Steve Goodier, immediately below. Below this post is one in which I cited a song, Sarah, as always, that Jenna’s been singing me for a month or more, in fact had me find the lyrics, copy them down and carry them around with me to look at from time to time during the day. Odd. I am still doing exactly that, have it in my car’s cd player and listen to it on the way to and from the park and ride every morning and as I am out and about. As she is being circumspect, I’m not entirely sure why she is doing this, only sure really that I will know why when it is time to predict the future, giggle. So look at what Steve has to say about that. much love, :^) gene<\/p>\n
Taking Care of My Future
\nIt is difficult to predict the future. But one group that has had
\nsome success with gazing at the “crystal ball” is the World
\nFuture Society. In 1987 the society met in Cambridge,
\nMassachusetts and predicted that the 21st century will include:<\/p>\n
1. A transition from an industrial to an information and
\nservice society.
\n2. A terrific increase in the rate of change.
\n3. Globalizations in every area of business and life.
\n4. Re-spiritualization of society (reversing the
\nsecularization trend of recent centuries), tying knowledge
\nto vision and direction.<\/p>\n
Early in the 21st century we have already seen these trends
\nevolving. I find all four fascinating, but the last one
\nparticularly intrigues me. My friend Oak Soo from Korea sent me
\nthis quote from anthropologist Jane Goodall (REASON FOR HOPE,
\nWarner Books, 2000). Goodall, a scientist, said this about
\nspirituality:<\/p>\n
“Thinking back over my life, it seems to me that there
\nare different ways of looking out and trying to understand
\nthe world around us. There’s a very clear scientific window.
\nAnd it does enable us to understand an awful lot about
\nwhat’s out there. There’s another window; it’s the window
\nthrough which the wise men, the holy men, the masters
\nof the different and great religions look as they try to
\nunderstand the meaning in the world. My own preference
\nis the window of the mystic.”<\/p>\n
I may not reliably predict my future, but I ask myself if my future
\nwill give adequate attention to my spiritual life? I gaze at my world
\nthrough the window of my mind, but I wonder, will I also gaze through
\nthe window of my soul? And will I nurture my soul along the way?<\/p>\n
I had better take good care of my future now — I’ll be spending the
\nrest of my life there.<\/p>\n
— Steve Goodier<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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