Take a moment to consider...
If you look back to older tribal cultures and philosophies
you will find that the concept of ownership was limited to the things that the
individuals made, but not necessarily to real property. We agree with that
somewhat today when we look at our coastal planes and shore lines. Generally if
tidal rise and fall, extending even to surge, reaches an area the laws of many
countries (including the USA) prevent title or ownership…as this is considered
part of the sea… But it is more than that.
Our Native American Cultures did not consider that they
owned the land; instead they were committed to the idea that they were part of
the land.
In reviewing other nomadic societies, even today, we find that many are
less committed to individual ownership and more to the concept that Spirit, or
Nature (mother if you wish), or the Universe is all things…and that it is
foolish to believe that we own things like land…after all, we will be long gone
and the rocks, and sands, and soil will still be…
Hindus have a presence that they call Atman… or the
in-dwelling God, or God within…which is acknowledged and awakened when we put
ego aside and discover the one Truth. It is the attainment of this truth, the
recognition that ego is counter to peace, and that service to others is the way
of truth that leads us to understand that working to cleanse the world, improve
our planet, and ensure sustainability is central to Life’s Purpose.
The world, after all, belongs to all …not to a privileged
few…and we all, if we believe what our ancient cultures believed, belong to the
world.
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