I thought it made a graphic image to an interesting point that has been researched and discussed by the United Nations and The World Health Organization. Yes, we can end world hunger right now in our very lifetime - but only if we make the individual choice to think globally and live beyond our personal desires. Vedic philosophy has two terms for this - Preya (what is pleasant) and Shreya (what is beneficial) - these are the actions that face us as people of consciousness - do we choose the path we have always followed that has lead us directly to this point in time, the path that allows the torture of animals and the starvation of children (through our ignorance of not knowing or willingly turning away) This is the path of personal pleasure - of course at times there is absolutely nothing wrong with this choice. But overtime we see exactly where this path leads when chosen repeatedly. Or we can follow the path of Shreya - the path of (often) obvious resistance that seems to lead from pleasure and yet promises so much more. The choice become obvious when we look past our own self interest which are almost always limited to the greater good that always leads to a true(r) state of happiness that's known only when we become aware of the unity of selves. I help you not (just) as a kindness towards you but because my very own happiness depends on your own wellbeing - in fact it's essential. This is a spiritual truth and has deep and ever lasting impact. It's time we choose - please make a wise and informed choice.
Peace,
Eric
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