Just for a moment, can we imagine:
• Everyone acts out of kindness, with understanding and compassion, even when they do not feel like it, or
• Imagine driving on 95, and the drivers seeing your signal begin waving to go ahead of them, or
• A lion and lamb lying peacefully side by side, or
• All things working together harmoniously in everyone’s favor?
There will be some who admit it is possible to imagine a world filled with kindness, understanding, and compassion, and in reality, many will say it is impossible, or, is it?
However, throughout history, philosophers and artists have imagined a place where strife and jealousy are eliminated. We can use, for example, mediation as such a place where everyone wins and everyone loses, and where conflicts are resolved with dignity (most of the time).
It was Einstein who said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” and having the ability to imagine and embrace the possibilities is a true mark of a genius (bigthink.com).
Now, here’s one caveat! Most people do not want or desire a world filled with kindness, understanding, compassion, and harmony. And, if you find yourself among most people, I hope the following poem of Earth Breathing Light changes your mind:
There came a time when the earth grew quiet and began to sing not with power but with a still, kind voice. It was a time when children no longer learned fear, but in wonder learned how to hold a butterfly without breaking its flight. A time where nations no longer clashed, but celebrated life. A time when peacekeepers were gardeners and planted trust where no one was left to eat alone.
And, it all begins with a question: “Can we IMAGINE that?”Josette Veltri, a Boca Pointe resident, is a certified educator and coach on loss and transition. Her purpose, to assist clients heal and move forward so they can go from I Can’t to I Can, One Step at a Time. She can be reached at [email protected]. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josettejveltri/)
