My Take On The World
originally posted at
www.poodiemusic.com
on April 24/08
I am a green carded Canadian living in America. I have lived here for many years and still see this country through "immigrant's eyes". Like anyone else who cares about our present situation, I have my views.I am comfortable voicing my perspective and opinions with my peers. When I venture out of my comfort zone,my universe,I am immediately struck by the divisive ambience of the world around me. It's not just political. The contentious atmosphere envelopes all things social,cultural,religious,economic and of course political.I have a philosophy that I call the "Ambient Politics of Life" (APOL). One can see political dynamics at work in our personal and business relationships, our philosophies,our emotions, almost anything that is part of the human condition. Having always been in the world of art and music I am confused,perplexed and frustrated by the situation here in America and the rest of the World.It seems as if artists live in a separate parallel universe! As an artist/painter,I have been involved in many group and solo art shows here in North America and in Europe. As an artist/musician I have performed on countless club and large venue stages,rehearsal studios,and recording studios. What I know for sure is that in these situations all political,religious,race and cultural differences are non existent. What unifies the fraternity of artists is freedom of expression and creation There are no barriers or discrimination, unless you suck,but that's fodder for another blog. The universal language of Art and Music is the common denominator that resonates within us not just as artists but as an audience as well. A true symbiotic state of harmony unless of course you are working with Ashlee Simpson. Just kidding, well,could be yet another blog! I know that the reference to Art and Music as the universal language has become a cliche. But as with all cliches and truisms, they are rooted in truths that we can all learn from. With all that being said,here is my take on the world situation rife with cliches and truisms. No matter what our political,religious or cultural roots are, we truly need to understand that we as human beings all share this planet.I'm not just talking about an awareness that we all physically have our feet on the same globe. We all share the same Nature and Environment. Anything we do and say has broader significance than some of us can only begin to imagine. Remember six degrees of separation? Until we can evolve to a state of Universal Awareness,we are doomed to continue the cycle of human error. Remember that stupidity is repeating the same action yet expecting a different outcome. We've been doing this since time immemorial and we're getting damn good at it. This in my estimation is the root cause of our problems-The Human Dilemma. Having lived abroad and in America,I know enough to understand that at least on these two continents this lack of universal awareness is prevalent. If humanity on it's own volition cannot arrive at this realization, then it should at minimum come from our world leaders or role models. In that light here's my take on our situation. We desperately need change. We need to be thinking peace and peaceful coexistence. Call me a hippy if you like, but for starters we need to stop using catch phrases like the War on Poverty,The War on Cancer,The War on Illiteracy,The War on Pollution ad nauseam. Maybe the War on Peace is next! Words are powerful! War-mongering initiated by the vehicle of fear has permeated our language and our country, our World!. Peace has become the abused neglected child. This country and many others need Universal leadership. I don't think any of the forerunners in the present campaigns have this quality. That being said, I think Obama with all of his baggage is for me the best candidate if only at a superficial level. McCain guarantees the continuation of the Bush quagmire. Hillary is a proponent of big business trying to magically reinvent herself and her corporate past. Obama at least in the jaundiced eyes of the rest of the world and it's negative view of America represents the symbol of change. He is young,he is intelligent,he is not Bush, he is black,he has an Arabic middle name. "Hussein", by the way for those who don't know, means "beautiful" or "beautiful child" in Arabic. Just what he would represent for America and the World, even at a symbolic level is a baby step in the right direction. Outside of that, as a human being and president, only time will tell. At least at a basic level, he might give us and the World enough breathing room to reflect on broader wide reaching Universal ideas that affect all of us. Maybe one tiny step closer to Universal Awareness and tapping in to what us artists have been privy to for a very,very long time-A Universal Language. No barriers. No discrimination. Maybe even tear out one page from the "Stupid Human Play Book". One can dream!.To be continued.
Peace for '08 and beyond!
www.poodiemusic.com
on April 24/08
I am a green carded Canadian living in America. I have lived here for many years and still see this country through "immigrant's eyes". Like anyone else who cares about our present situation, I have my views.I am comfortable voicing my perspective and opinions with my peers. When I venture out of my comfort zone,my universe,I am immediately struck by the divisive ambience of the world around me. It's not just political. The contentious atmosphere envelopes all things social,cultural,religious,economic and of course political.I have a philosophy that I call the "Ambient Politics of Life" (APOL). One can see political dynamics at work in our personal and business relationships, our philosophies,our emotions, almost anything that is part of the human condition. Having always been in the world of art and music I am confused,perplexed and frustrated by the situation here in America and the rest of the World.It seems as if artists live in a separate parallel universe! As an artist/painter,I have been involved in many group and solo art shows here in North America and in Europe. As an artist/musician I have performed on countless club and large venue stages,rehearsal studios,and recording studios. What I know for sure is that in these situations all political,religious,race and cultural differences are non existent. What unifies the fraternity of artists is freedom of expression and creation There are no barriers or discrimination, unless you suck,but that's fodder for another blog. The universal language of Art and Music is the common denominator that resonates within us not just as artists but as an audience as well. A true symbiotic state of harmony unless of course you are working with Ashlee Simpson. Just kidding, well,could be yet another blog! I know that the reference to Art and Music as the universal language has become a cliche. But as with all cliches and truisms, they are rooted in truths that we can all learn from. With all that being said,here is my take on the world situation rife with cliches and truisms. No matter what our political,religious or cultural roots are, we truly need to understand that we as human beings all share this planet.I'm not just talking about an awareness that we all physically have our feet on the same globe. We all share the same Nature and Environment. Anything we do and say has broader significance than some of us can only begin to imagine. Remember six degrees of separation? Until we can evolve to a state of Universal Awareness,we are doomed to continue the cycle of human error. Remember that stupidity is repeating the same action yet expecting a different outcome. We've been doing this since time immemorial and we're getting damn good at it. This in my estimation is the root cause of our problems-The Human Dilemma. Having lived abroad and in America,I know enough to understand that at least on these two continents this lack of universal awareness is prevalent. If humanity on it's own volition cannot arrive at this realization, then it should at minimum come from our world leaders or role models. In that light here's my take on our situation. We desperately need change. We need to be thinking peace and peaceful coexistence. Call me a hippy if you like, but for starters we need to stop using catch phrases like the War on Poverty,The War on Cancer,The War on Illiteracy,The War on Pollution ad nauseam. Maybe the War on Peace is next! Words are powerful! War-mongering initiated by the vehicle of fear has permeated our language and our country, our World!. Peace has become the abused neglected child. This country and many others need Universal leadership. I don't think any of the forerunners in the present campaigns have this quality. That being said, I think Obama with all of his baggage is for me the best candidate if only at a superficial level. McCain guarantees the continuation of the Bush quagmire. Hillary is a proponent of big business trying to magically reinvent herself and her corporate past. Obama at least in the jaundiced eyes of the rest of the world and it's negative view of America represents the symbol of change. He is young,he is intelligent,he is not Bush, he is black,he has an Arabic middle name. "Hussein", by the way for those who don't know, means "beautiful" or "beautiful child" in Arabic. Just what he would represent for America and the World, even at a symbolic level is a baby step in the right direction. Outside of that, as a human being and president, only time will tell. At least at a basic level, he might give us and the World enough breathing room to reflect on broader wide reaching Universal ideas that affect all of us. Maybe one tiny step closer to Universal Awareness and tapping in to what us artists have been privy to for a very,very long time-A Universal Language. No barriers. No discrimination. Maybe even tear out one page from the "Stupid Human Play Book". One can dream!.To be continued.
Peace for '08 and beyond!
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