Planetary Wellness: A New Consciousness
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But what kind of a solution is it to survive on a toxic planet? This is like telling a patient that he is well because he's not about to die. We need to adopt a new kind of consciousness in which the wellness of Earth is true wellness, not simply the absence of potentially fatal conditions. Right now, we face the potential for ecological disaster on many fronts, from the melting glaciers of the Himalayas that threaten to dislocate millions of refugees to the rising seas that could submerge the Maldives and dying coral reefs all over the globe.
Our choices are to stand back and passively let bad go to worse, or we could become active stewards of the planet. A new consciousness involves networking and group efforts. It involves political influence and the development of new leadership. But all activity begins in consciousness first; you must be aware enough to look reality in the face. We aren't doing that except in fits and starts. Overwhelmed by bad news on the ecological front for more than a decade, all of us find it easier to shut down and tune out. The alternative seems like emotional numbness. But there's another alternative, the invigorating, energizing call to action that leads to personal fulfillment and empowerment.
Healing this planet would be empowering for all of us. What won't empower us is sitting at the sickbed watching Mother Nature grow sicker until signs of death appear. Planetary wellness needs to become a global movement, yet it begins with you and me, and the time to act is now.
Deepak Chopra is the author of more than 50 books on health, success, relationships and spirituality, including his current best-seller, Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul, and The Ultimate Happiness Prescription, which are available now. You can listen to his show on Saturdays every week on SiriusXM Channels 102 and 155.
Keep Reading from Deepak Chopra:
How to strengthen your awareness
The power of an open mind
Can corporations become conscious?
Our choices are to stand back and passively let bad go to worse, or we could become active stewards of the planet. A new consciousness involves networking and group efforts. It involves political influence and the development of new leadership. But all activity begins in consciousness first; you must be aware enough to look reality in the face. We aren't doing that except in fits and starts. Overwhelmed by bad news on the ecological front for more than a decade, all of us find it easier to shut down and tune out. The alternative seems like emotional numbness. But there's another alternative, the invigorating, energizing call to action that leads to personal fulfillment and empowerment.
Healing this planet would be empowering for all of us. What won't empower us is sitting at the sickbed watching Mother Nature grow sicker until signs of death appear. Planetary wellness needs to become a global movement, yet it begins with you and me, and the time to act is now.
Deepak Chopra is the author of more than 50 books on health, success, relationships and spirituality, including his current best-seller, Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul, and The Ultimate Happiness Prescription, which are available now. You can listen to his show on Saturdays every week on SiriusXM Channels 102 and 155.
Keep Reading from Deepak Chopra:
How to strengthen your awareness
The power of an open mind
Can corporations become conscious?
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