Wk4 Reading: Art of Possibility, Chapters 7-12

From the last chapters of this book, there was one idea that got stuck in my mind: tell the story of "WE" and not the story of "I". How deep is this concept, and how powerful are its implications. If you think about it for a minute then you will discover that this idea has been around for centuries and many religions includes it as part of the "rules" you must follow to have a healthy and prosperous life. The whole preaching of Jesus Christ is centered around this idea. If we eliminate the individuality and we begin thinking in the community then problems like the egoism and violence can be erradicated from the face of the earth.

I am convinced that somewhere along the way in the history of humankind, we have lost some of the values that separate us from the rest of the living beings that exists in this planet. The question here is: Are we going to be able to go back and recuperate those values before it is too late?. Well, the answer to this question is in our hands, the teachers of today, who are preparing the citizens of tomorrow. Let's make our big effort to not let die the wonderful things that our grandparents were proud to show to their counterparts, let's get back to the world where you could trust in your neighbors, your politicians and your teachers. Let's not forget from where we are comming from, and the foundations that our grandparents established when they created our countries; the vision that they had at the time of creating the constitution, something that I am affraid many people living today don't have anymore.

Why do WE try to blame others for our own mistakes, why it is so difficult today to recognize that you had made an error and ask for forgiveness to the people that were affected by this decision. In my case I always try to look back and learn from my mistakes, so I can become a better person and a better professional. At this moment the song "Imagine" by John Lenon comes to my mind and I feel its message complements what it is imply on this book. I have the same dream, and I hope that many people will join someday soon, before there is nothing else left in this planet.