We exist in a world society that largely operates with a very amoral morality. It’s a society where ruthless competition is so hammered into people that many do it without question. It’s a society where it is largely accepted to destroy large parts of nature with chemicals, abuse, polluting fuels, and endless cement. It is a society where little is said or felt about human population control (as humans, as a species, are taking way more than their fair share quantitatively/environmentally). It’s a society where separation and division are often encouraged and reinforced. It’s a society where it’s easy to fit in (and be accepted) if one is indifferent, barbarous, and manipulating. It’s a society where, for example, one is often accepted and congratulated while one claims to love nature, all the while frequently flying long distances in fossil-fuel (very polluting) aircraft from continent to continent to take pictures of animals and plant life… although they are all are being choked off by pollutants and fumes. Of course, there are some who are truly sympathetic and good (even in a society that, for the most part, is of corruption and chaos). Many more are living in tiny houses, recycling, staying local, reproducing less, intentionally using less, using alternative energy, and are truly doing more to make a difference.
To really find out what happens at death, one must, first and foremost, understand life/living. One isn’t, however, even actually living if one is a cadaverous clone of stale traditions and secondhand (accepted) suppositions. Most were not encouraged to doubt, to question. However, intelligent doubting and sensitive questioning may help an individual bloom beyond rigid, rigor mortis states. Many end up being buried six feet down even though they were never fully alive in the first place, unfortunately. To go through life merely reacting (from what was poured into one) may not be real living whatsoever. Too many assume that they are actually alive. It may be that if genuine enlightenment would ever happen to you, as a visitation by that sacred immeasurability, you would definitely realize that we truly live in the land of the dead. Do not ever merely accept what i say or write. Find out for yourself. Please do not be like dead clay.
Buckeye Butterfly (1) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
Buckeye Butterfly (2) Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2017
Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog 
Your words about living in the land of the dead resonated with me and I remembered a a dream when I was visited by an angelic being. I remember hos words exactly: “I have a story to tell you that will open your eyes wide, that will help to awaken you, forever, from your deep sleep of death, for indeed you are dead. I have come to awaken you, to bring you back to Life, to the Land of the Living, the Land of Light and Love.” Thank you, Tom, for the very timely reminder.
Very interesting! Sometimes certain forms of dreams can be premonitions or forms of insightful content. Beyond all this, can the human mind be visited by that sacred energy that is beyond all conflict and delusion? I say “Yes,” but don’t take my word for it. 🙂
Thank you.
Thank you, Steph, and always stay curious! 🙂 (You sure look a lot like my sister-in-law, Lesley!)
Not one of my known aliases, but who knows?
wonderful, moving, intelligent words, Thomas
So glad to hear that, Mitza! One hopes that that is true! 🙂 A Hello to you from Tweetie! Here’s a conversation the two of us had after watching a show on Dinosaur fossils.
Tom: I used to find and collect fossils.
Tweetie: I did too.
Tom: No you didn’t!
Tweetie: I did too!
Tom: No you didn’t!
Tweetie: Yes, I did!
Hehe, that‘s funny
I love your ideas. They are food for thought in a world of automatic response….too much on my plate atm to adequately respond but I love your photographs and your words.
I’m glad that my ideas resonate with you to some point, Carol. We can all go beyond ideas and beyond what was shoveled into us. 🙂
I absolutely and full heartedly agree!
Wonderful thought. Love reading this ♥
Thank you, RTFA! 🙂
Love this Tom.
So glad that you got something out of it, Sylvia! 🙂
Woww Tom, this capture is amazing and beautiful, magic moment! 🙂
The combinación oficina colors are beautiful
Sorry Tom, the combinations of colors ate beautiful ! 🙂
Much appreciated, Marcela! It’s getting cold here; you are lucky to be where you are! 🙂