A preview of the unpublished book A CIVILIZATION WITHOUT A VISION WILL PERISH: AN INDEPENDENT SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH by David Willis
LESSONS LEARNED BY THE AUTHOR (Part 16)
My fifth resolution
To accept the fact that global warming, climate change, and weather extremes are the greatest threat to humanity’s future well-being and to work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate stabilization.
My sixth resolution
To accept the fact that there are three kinds of people in the world: those propping up the old world order because it has been extremely profitable to the few; those who are active in building a new civilization; and those who do not know what to do. I will join the ranks of those building an ever-advancing civilization.
My seventh resolution
To live within my means, to be as self-reliant as possible and to divorce myself to the greatest extent possible from the gamblers handling the world’s money.
My eighth resolution
To do everything in my power to assist the implementation of the plan to get all the world’s energy from wind, water and solar power by 2030.
My ninth resolution
Whenever possible to buy food and other products from those who have adopted the philosophy of localized, biodiverse ecological agriculture that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves biodiversity, soil, and water, so that I help improve the security of the livelihood of my community.
My tenth resolution
To work for the peace and unity of the world
My eleventh resolution
To accept the fact that the ethical standard of my conduct can be improved and to try to incorporate the golden rule into all my thoughts, words and deeds.
My twelveth resolution
I resolved to assign to prayer the same priority in good times as I had in my bad time in hospital. I have found that prayer is my best avenue to working smart. Without a connection to the Divine I had been using only half of the equipment I was endowed with. It had been as though I was going through life with one hand tied behind my back.
My thirteenth resolution
As I grasped the big picture regarding the ills of this world and their solution, I realized that all the great religions have been given the task of educating humanity how to live successfully and sustainably on Planet Earth. I resolved to continue my education until the day I die, to teach the Bahá’í Writings, to incorporate into my life their wisdom and follow the guidance of the Universal House of Justice – the supreme governing body of the Bahá’ís.
My fourteenth resolution
I resolved to live my life in such a manner that I would be a good role model for my children and others with whom I came in contact.