Caring for Our Global Family: The Key to Finding Joy in a Troubled World
Togetherness can bring more joy into our lives. It fosters a strong global family where each individual is appreciated for who they are.
We are blessed to live in a world that is teeming with beauty and brimming with a diverse array of humans. From every corner of our globe, we find people who, despite their unique backgrounds and experiences, are essentially cut from the same cloth of humanity. The underlying unity of our species is beautifully encapsulated in a theory that was recently brought to my attention; it posits that we are all interconnected through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than seven intermediaries. This concept, often referred to as six degrees of separation, asserts that we are all just a few steps away from any other person on the planet.
However, despite this inherent interconnectedness, we have allowed a multitude of problems to pervade our world. We have allowed differences to overshadow our commonalities, leading us to harbour animosity instead of affection towards our fellow humans. Wars have been waged, not against unknown enemies, but against our own kind. We have allowed our world to become a battleground, instead of nurturing it as a haven of peace, love, and unity.
Our world was meant to be a place where love triumphs over hate, where understanding douses the flames of conflict. The essence of our existence should revolve around loving and caring for each other, as every individual is but an extension of our human family. We need to take a step back, reassess our priorities, and strive to foster a world that thrives on unity and mutual respect. Only then can we truly find joy in our beautifully colliding world.
The diverse array of skin colours, backgrounds, cultures, heritages, and faiths that exist in our world should ideally be viewed as different colours in a vibrant garden, making our global garden even more appealing. Each one is unique, each one is beautiful in its own way, and together they create a rich tapestry that is incredibly stunning. Yet, unfortunately, instead of celebrating this diversity and learning from one another, we have allowed these differences to become sources of division and animosity. These differences have been manipulated and twisted into reasons for hate, causing a rift among us, rather than fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding.
Let’s be hopeful. No matter how difficult the situation may seem, we have the capacity to improve and do better. All we need to do is rise above these barriers that are holding us back. It's by coming together, setting aside our differences, and working towards a common goal that we can truly make progress in accepting people for who they are.
At this point, I would like to show you a video, which I have created by combining two cultures together. Art has the power to bring the world together. We blended Samantha Depatie’s Celtic fiddle music with my Punjabi Bhangra dance on the shores of the beautiful Lake Nipissing. As we synchronized our arts, many birds watched us, and the energy of the lake water added an extra element to our collaboration. By combining dance and music from two cultures, our goal is to build more cross-cultural bridges and remind people that we all belong to one race called "humanity.”
Togetherness has the power to bring more joy into our lives. A strong global family where every single person is appreciated for who they are, and where diversity is celebrated, can create a sense of peace in our hearts. It's the kind of community we should strive for - one where everyone feels at home.
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We all belong to one race called “Humanity”. Very True! And there’s only one planet for us to live on. I wish and pray that more and more people become kinder and gentler with each other so that together we make this planet a better place for everyone. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful article with us. 🙏🏽
North Bay- I've been there too Gurdeep. One thing about travel is you find the commonality of which you speak so eloquently. "Togetherness has the power to bring more joy into our lives."
Your message is timeless and without borders. Dance on my friend.