As we move out of 2019 with all its problems of populist leaders, right-wing extremism, environmental destruction and nationalism I am looking towards a brighter future.
Dewin sent me this inspired quote by Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Astronaut.
“I really believe that if the political leaders of the world could see their planet from a distance of, let’s say 100,000 miles, their outlook would be fundamentally changed. The all-important border would be invisible, that noisy argument suddenly silenced. The tiny globe would continue to turn, serenely ignoring its subdivisions, presenting a unified façade that would cry out for unified understanding, for homogeneous treatment. The earth must become as it appears: blue and white, not capitalist or communist; blue and white, not rich or poor; blue and white, not envious or envied.”
Hopefully the world will wake up from its folly and start building towards a better future!!
Thank you Dewin!!
Thank you Michael Collins!!
Here’s to a better world!!
Love and Peace – Opher
Fundamentally, as a species, we are not dissimilar. Might it be there really is little to separate us, one from another, other than our individual philosophies, ideologies, and beliefs. It is when we impose our will upon another that division and subdivision inevitably occurs.
Here’s to reparation of our one world through compromise, cooperation, compassion, Love, and partnership.
Live in Love, Go in Peace. Happy NY 2020
DN
Here’s to reparation of our one world through compromise, cooperation, compassion, Love, and partnership.
I’ll second that Dewin – here’s to love, friendship and tolerance!! Happy 2020!!
Indeed! What a wonderful world it would be! 😀
Cheers Opher! All Best Wishes for 2020,
DN
We have to try to make it that way – don’t we?
Keep on truckin’ Dewin!!
We certainly do Opher. Without hope what else is left.
Always truckin’ dude, ’tis the Rock ‘n’ Roll that tires me!
DN
Naw Dewin – The Rock ‘n’ Roll gives you sustenance to keep on!!
If not for the occasional desire to enjoy a little peace and quiet, and time to think, l might agree with you! That said, of course there’s always need, willingness and room to cut loose and party! Rock on dude!
DN
I’m Rockin’!!
I suspect 2020 will be neither peaceful or filled with love. *sigh* It will be a year of discord and hate, holding over from 2019. I wish for it to be different, but single handed changing of the world is not in the cards. I’ve seen mention of opher being off to Brasil. Cool. In mid 70s, a cousin of mine “disappeared” there for a couple of years, got hooked up and I met his Brasilian children in late 90s after he passed away. He was a world traveler and loved Brasil.
I love it too! It will be great to be back there for a visit!