Who Cares? You Do. I Do.
The time will soon be here when my grandchild will long for the cry of a loon, the flash of a salmon, the whisper of spruce needles, or the screech of an eagle…Have I done all to keep the air fresh? Have I cared enough about the water? Have I left the eagle to soar in freedom? Have I done everything I could to earn my grandchild’s fondness?
~ Chief Dan George
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The eighth principle of natural law, often referred to as the “lost” or “forgotten” principle, is the generative principle of Care. This principle holds paramount importance in understanding the dynamics of creation and manifestation within our reality. While the concept of care may seem straightforward, its profound significance is often overlooked or underestimated.
Central to the understanding of this principle is the recognition that what we focus on and give attention to is what ultimately gets generated and grows in our lives. This goes beyond simply ignoring negativity; it involves a mindful selection of where we invest our energy and attention. Care prompts us to consciously choose the thoughts, emotions, and actions that align with our desired outcomes, thereby influencing the trajectory of our lives.
The generative principle of Care underscores the necessity of genuine concern and commitment in the pursuit of knowledge and action. It emphasizes that caring enough to cultivate understanding and wisdom is the foundational step towards effecting meaningful change. This principle highlights the interconnectedness of knowledge, action, and intention, underscoring the importance of aligning them in harmony.
In understanding the role of Care, it is essential to recognize the heart as the generator that fuels the manifestation process. The heart serves as the center of our being, radiating energy and directing the flow of life force throughout our existence. It is through the heart’s intentions and desires that the generative principle of Care manifests into tangible reality.
Furthermore, Care serves as the driving force behind our willpower and actions. It is what motivates us to channel our efforts towards the realization of our aspirations and goals. Care infuses our intentions with purpose and determination, propelling us towards constructive action and transformative change.
Ultimately, the world is a reflection of what we collectively care enough to create and sustain through our actions…
— James William Kaler
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The question facing humanity is whether it can care enough about the world to save it. Not caring is common in our transactional society. Examples are everywhere and are so normal we hardly notice them. As children, though, we sense that adults are so wrapped up in their worries that they don’t have time to listen to us or even see who we are. So begins our training in not caring.
A child’s caring heart must be cultivated by adults and societies who do care, and show it.
By the time we reach adulthood we’ve learned competition and survival techniques that exclude thoughts of the heart because we fear ‘weakness.’ We think caring renders us vulnerable and open to abuse. We watch out for confidence tricks and for who might be cheating us. We are attracted to ideas of wealth and privilege just to reduce the pain of living in this culture.
Do you remember going through this kind of education? I do, and I admit I was both hurt and taken in by it. I remember trying to learn those rules even as I was repelled by them. But they are so pervasive in all our systems that you can’t escape them, in education, in religion, in labor and economic life. They’re everywhere. If, at home, nobody sees you, if you’re criticized for being too sensitive or too ‘soft,’ how will you navigate your life? You’ll think you’re handicapped, that you don’t deserve real love, real caring.
Mathew Dibble
If you grow up with eternally preoccupied and overburdened parents, you become lost, lonely, and defensive. Of course you do. How could you not? Where does one find caring in this world? How does one distinguish between fake caring and the real thing? Why do we embrace the imitation?
Maybe because we’ve never experienced the real thing.
My parents were good people and they tried mightily to do the right thing. They worked hard and they did as well as could be expected, but we kids grew up angry, confused, clueless about relationships and love, and stymied by our own ignorance of our unexplored self.
Not in the least unusual, but it’s a prescription for trouble, and we had some.
For people who come into such a world, we have very little education of the heart. The world can’t live unless humanity finds and develops its heart.
Chagall
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