The Emperor Has No Clothes A Practical Guide for Environmental and Social Transformation (28 page)
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Authors: John Hagen
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If you are interested in finding actual
information produced by climate scientists, the Skeptical Science
web site is a good place to look. A link to their web site is
provided below.
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http://www.msc.com/
(Monterey
Aquarium site.)
http://www.msc.com
(Marine
Stewardship Council site.)
http://www.skepticalscience.com/
(Scientific Climate Information.)
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Planet earth is very clearly showing us that
it is moving from a benign state into a new mode that will be more
challenging for human beings to live in. We should take heed of
what is being presented to us. It should be kept in mind that
planet earth can adjust to our activities and continue on without
human beings. Human beings, however, need a planetary environment
that can not be significantly different than what currently
prevails to survive. Looked at from this perspective individually
and collectively we need to discontinue and avoid engaging in
environmentally disruptive practices. PR, gloss, and trying to
lawyer our way around these problems will not work.
We need to
look at these problems as clearly as possible. We also need to be
very pragmatic and use what we have to solve these problems.
Ideologies and theories are traps that prevent us from taking
effective action; they need to be abandoned or ignored. We need to
get the gold dust out of our eyes it's not possible to see these
problems and solve them when we are blinded like this. Some further
observations; the past is only useful to draw lessons from. It
should not be held onto or tried to be recreated. The past is gone
and can not be changed.
The present is the only
time when anything can be effected.
The future is created by
what we do in the present. So waiting or hoping for some type of
imagined future to appear by itself is a complete waste of time and
another trap. Therefore, we must
act now; there is no other
time.
Lets restore our planet to a beautiful healthy state that
can provide all our needs indefinitely, now.
The last question is what kind of personal
traits should the segmented networked society develop and support?
In my view it should provide the means to produce individual and
collective happiness. Therefore, I will conclude this book with
what Shakyamuni Buddha said is the sources of happiness.
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Mangala Sutta
The Sutra on Happiness, Shakyamuni Buddha
The Buddha was living at Anathapindika
Monastery in the Jetta grove when a deva (a radiant being) appeared
and asked him a question in the form of a verse:
“Many gods and men are eager to know
what are the greatest blessings
which bring about a peaceful and happy
life.
Please, Tathagata (the Buddha), will you
teach us?”
(This is the Buddhas answer ):
“Not to be associated with foolish ones,
to live in the company of wise people,
Honoring those who are worth honoring-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To live in a good environment,
To have planted good seeds
And to realize that you are on the right
path-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To have a chance to learn and grow,
To be skillful in your profession or
craft,
Practicing the precepts and loving
speech-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To be able to serve and support your
parents,
To cherish your own family,
To have a vocation that brings you joy-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To live honestly, generous in giving,
To offer support to relatives and
friends,
Living a life of blameless conduct-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To avoid unwholesome actions,
Not caught by alcoholism or drugs,
And to be diligent in doing good things-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To be humble and polite in manner,
To be grateful and content with a simple
life,
Not missing the occasion to learn the Dharma
107
This is the greatest happiness.
“To persevere and be open to change,
To have regular contact with monks and
nuns,
And to fully participate in Dharma
discussions-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To live diligently and attentively,
To perceive the four Noble Truths,
And to realize nirvana108-
This is the greatest happiness.
“To live in the world
With your heart undisturbed by the world,
With all sorrows ended, dwelling in
peace-
This is the greatest happiness.
“For the one who accomplishes this
Is unvanquished wherever she goes,
Always he is safe and happy-
Happiness lives within oneself.liv
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Thank you for spending your time reading this
book, J.F. Hagen
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The following is a listing of some sources of
information on the formation of intentional communities and
networking:
The Federation of Egalitarian Communities –
http://www.thefec.org
.
LEX is accessed from FEC.
The Fellowship for Intentional Community –
http://www.IC.org
The International Communes Desk –
http://www.communa.org
Twin Oaks Egalitarian Community –
http://www.Twinoaks.org
New Economy Coalition –
http://www.neweconomy.net/
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