I have come to the conclusion that mankind is evolving. But instead of becoming highly evolved spiritual beings, we are becoming Ostrich’s.

That’s right – Ostrich’s. You know the bird. Long neck, long legs, appears to bury it head in the sand. Yea, that one!

I was reading my news this morning and noticed that theme which prompts this post.

First story: Countdown to destruction at French migrant camp

The French are planning the destruction of a migrant camp, or as the article puts it:

“… when the camp will be razed by French authorities who see it as a public-health nightmare, a haven for human traffickers and a point of contention with the British, who want the border to their country better sealed.”

Let’s not solve the problem of why these camps are here, let’s just destroy the camp and pretend the problem’s solved.

Story 2: Nigerian Officials: ‘District 9′ not welcome here

The Nigerian government has pulled the movie District 9 because,

“We have directed that they should stop public screening of the film,” she said. “We are not happy about it because it portrays Nigeria in bad light.”

Granted, after reading the entire article, I would agree that the film does show Nigeria in a bad light. I haven’t personally seen it yet and to be honest, I had planned on seeing it because I am a sci-fi addict and thought this movie was solely about aliens!

But whether the film shows Nigeria in a bad light or not, there is an ever noticeable pattern I’m seeing in all beings on this planet – ignore the problem and maybe it will disappear. Or, stick your head in the sand and maybe it will go away because we can’t see it anymore. It is the EXACT same behavior as destroying migrant camps, prohibiting a film, arresting people and putting them in jails to silence them, or forcing the homeless out of cities. If you can’t see it, then it doesn’t exist!

Guess what? It’s still there!

We, as human beings sharing this planet, need to step up our game. Metaphysical teachers, light and energy workers, and even our religious leaders need to take our heads out of the sand (and out of our posterior ends) and start affecting change if we are to evolve to our coming destiny.

How can we even hope to have a planet of spiritual beings any time in the near future when conditions like I’ve mentioned still exist.

There are small things we can do as individuals. Donate to your local food pantry, donate to a charity that provides services to others in need, and volunteer your time if you have no money or are out of work.

Your local Goodwill accepts donations of your items so they can resell them. This serves a two-fold purpose. It generates money from their retail stores to provide jobs and retraining programs for those in need. And it offers a place for people who are less fortunate economically to buy things they need at a reduced cost.

Your local Salvation Army helps shelter and rehabilitate homeless and provides food and checks at the holiday season. My family once received a Christmas check and bags of food when I had my auto accident and could not provide for my two young children. You have no idea what that did for our family then!

Your local United Way, YMCA, and other organizations provide services to others in need. The “Y” administers grant monies to people who need day care services so they can work or go to school to better their lives. The United Way distributes money to these local organizations that are helping others.

I’m also willing to bet that if you called your local food pantry, they would tell you what ours is telling us – their shelves are becoming empty due to the need.

Yes, the government still sucks. Yes, we are still angry because the campaign promises of our elected officials have vaporized. Yes, there’s unemployment and Wall Street still sells the same derivatives that got us into this mess while collecting bonuses and devising new ways to gamble with money. (Have you heard about the new life insurance gamble?)

But getting angry, inciting fear and hate, ranting or doing nothing will not change the world.  Depending on a government to affect change – well, we’ve seen where that got us so far!

POSITIVE action will affect change! No matter how small.

$1.00 donated to any of the charities I’ve mentioned – or one of your own choosing – could make a difference.  Donating the household stuff you’re saving because you may need it someday, or donating the clothes that may fit you again will change many lives! 1 hour of volunteer time can start a chain reaction that could revolutionize the globe. 10 minutes of meditating or praying for peace could spread more healing energy than listening to a 30 minute Glen Beck show spreading hate.

Start where you are. Just one small thing. And watch the change begin. The point is – JUST START!

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