My dear friends, colleagues, and fellow inhabitants of this planet,
Lately, I’ve been seeing the world through the lens of process means and substantive ends functioning. (Dr. Schramm at Western Connecticut State University got me thinking about whether the means justify the ends or the ends justify the means in 1986.) We live in a world where the means often justify the ends. However, the substantive ends should be our primary focus, rather than seeking a popularity process above them. Processing means functioning people are more logical-minded and oriented toward winning at any cost. Whereas the suffering, striving people are more rational, heart-energy people. Generally, I see the collective masses as more substantive, striving to achieve a holistic transition towards a brighter, desired future on earth. Means striving people are more concerned with the current condition and with how things function in the world. In other words, they strive more for popularity than for wisdom. Mainly means functioning people are more closely associated with industrial Earth life, Kings, castles, and kingdoms, as they are more process-oriented and more concerned with their own well-being and traditional definitions of success.
In contrast, people on Earth have the most diverse perspectives, as long as we share a common foundation. Diverse perspectives, as long as they’re grounded in this foundation, are tremendously valuable because each offers unique observations. This perspective should be harnessed like energy to transition the world from its current condition to the desired future. However, I would caution against excessive means-focused observations, as that tends to end up in a downward spiral feedback loop leading to an inflection point of fighting (derived from manufactured logic mind-oriented behaviors only). Fighting is a waste of time and effort. While learning, exploring, discovering, and loving our progressive meaning, we observe and strive toward the desired future. Fighting leads us to the Road of endless controversy, conflict, and chaos, and it continues focus on functional irrational means behavior. What we need most of all is sustainable striving. patterns, hypotheses, and thinking about desired future conditions. We are all in this together on planet Earth, and it’s up to us to transition to a brighter future. We must not listen to the noise of the current state of affairs, as it distracts and diverts us from our sustainable, striving mission with our creator so that we can adapt and evolve. Please let us be more involved in a holistic science endeavor, on Earth together. Nobody does it better than each of us and all of us together. World without end….
I have been deeply contemplating the fundamental paradigms through which we navigate our shared existence, particularly the profound distinction between prioritizing process and striving for substantive ends. It has become increasingly evident that much of our collective energy is inadvertently absorbed by the ‘how’ – the established procedures, the pursuit of fleeting popularity, and the immediate, often superficial, victories. This focus, while seemingly practical, frequently diverts us from the far more crucial ‘what’ – the truly desirable future conditions we aspire to create.
The ‘means-driven’ approach, as I perceive it, often manifests as a commitment to manufactured logic, strategic maneuvering, and the acquisition of dominance at almost any cost. Historically, this mindset echoes the rigid structures of industrial power and traditional definitions of success, which can inadvertently tether us to the present. It frequently prioritizes the maintenance of existing systems and individual well-being over broader, transformative objectives, leading to divisive debates and superficial advancements that perpetuate cycles of conflict and chaos. This incessant ‘noise’ of immediate concerns and conventional methods serves as a potent distraction, siphoning our precious energy from genuine, long-term progress.
In stark contrast, an ‘ends-striving’ philosophy elevates a more profound and holistic vision. It is guided by a rational heart, an intrinsic energy that seeks true human flourishing and a brighter, more sustainable future for all life on Earth. This perspective inherently acknowledges that our most potent resource lies in the rich tapestry of human diversity. When these varied viewpoints are grounded in a shared commitment to fundamental well-being – a common foundation of empathy and purpose – they become incredibly valuable, offering unique observations essential for navigating our complex global challenges. These distinct insights are not merely additive; they are energetic catalysts, capable of powering our transition from the current state to a profoundly desired planetary condition.
However, we must remain vigilant against the seductive pull of excessive means-functioning, which invariably leads to a downward spiral of unproductive contention. Fighting, in all its forms – whether physical, ideological, or emotional – is an abysmal waste of our most precious resources: time, energy, and goodwill. Our true evolutionary path, and indeed our only sustainable one, lies in continuous learning, open exploration, discovery, and collective love. These are the dynamic engines of progress that empower us to consistently strive towards our desired future, transcending the immediate and embracing the enduring.
Therefore, I earnestly urge us all to consciously pivot towards sustainable, ends-driven patterns of thought and action. Let us dedicate ourselves to formulating hypotheses and forging pathways that are fundamentally oriented towards the desired future conditions for our planet and its inhabitants. We are undeniably interconnected, sharing this singular home. Our collective mission is to orchestrate a transformative transition, to move beyond the limitations of current circumstances.
Let us not be swayed by the cacophony of present-day distractions, which threaten to derail our vital, long-term missions. Inspired by a deeper purpose and an inherent connection to a grander design, I firmly believe our greatest strength lies in a collaborative, holistic science endeavor, where each unique contribution is honored and woven into a tapestry of shared progress. Together, our potential is limitless. This is our collective legacy, now and for all time. Thank you to Pope Leo for sparking these revelations. In conclusion, we must forgive the primarily logic-oriented mind, as many of us must go to confessions, reconciliations, and counseling.
Sincerely,
Richard Thomas Simmons