Want to Survive: Stop Polluting

The life cycle in nature is an example of perfect inter-connectedness. If our planet, with its interdependent ecological systems, is to survive, we have to learn to live in harmony with all creation. If we are polluting our world, it means that we do not care about anyone else. If we cared about our family and neighbours, we would not do anything to pollute the environment and make life difficult for other human beings. The whole ecological problem can be solved if we as humans start to realize that each form of creation inhabiting the earth is an embodied soul. If we realize that that inhabits every being, whether plant or animal, and comes from the same Source, from the same Over-soul, from God, then we would care about and love every being. we would see the Light of God in each living thing.

Having love for someone means you care about that person. caring about someone means that you do not want to make his life difficult. If all of us in this world would start thinking of everyone else as our brothers and sisters, as being of same essence as God that we are, then we would not do anything to harm other people. We would lead our life without polluting the environment in which other people have to live.

Through the process of connecting ourselves to the Light and Sound of God, we begin to realize the Light of God in all beings and start believing  in the brotherhood of humanity and children of God. Once we attain that state, it reflects in our own lives and helps the whole world. We must develop respect for our environment, in which we do not ignore the claims and contributions of even the tiniest of creatures. Ecologists are sensitive enough to avoid altering anything in the environment which will upset the balance of nature. Similarly, when we advance spiritually, we begin to move through life with sensitivity. We no longer injure the feelings of others. We treat those with whom we come in contact with love and gentleness.

As we develop the positive virtues and continue meditating on the Light and Sound, we will find that the imperfections and pollutants that covered us will fall away and we are restored to our original essence. Dedicated ecologists feel a great sense of duty to work towards preserving the purity of the environment. They want to do what they can to live in harmony with nature. Similarly, those who discover themselves and realise God also feel a sense of responsibility. The attainment of spiritual riches is not an end in itself. One develops a deep love for all creation. One sees the hand of God behind every blade of grass. this respect and love for life manifests itself in selfless service. those who realise God develop an innate desire to serve their fellow beings, and all life.

Let us devote our time to meditation so we can recover our innate God-given beauty. Once we develop it, we will reflect that radiance to all those with whom we come in contact. We will, in fact, shower that love on all living things and on our planet Earth.