Delusional Space Cadets

We only have ONE planet. Yet somehow people are lost in a fantasy that we can do whatever we want. Lost in a fantasy that science and technology will solve all of our problems. Lost in the belief that if we ignore our problems they will simply just go away. Lost in a fantasy that when we have exhausted all the resources of this planet we can go live in space. Space? The same place without oxygen and water? Why do we want to live there? It is childish and irresponsible to think that we will live or can live like the Jetsons. Space dreams will not happen here, on the moon, Mars, Venus or anywhere. It is really time to get back "down to earth" about the problems we are facing as a human race. The voices of opposition are loud and mighty. Production, money and progress are all they can selfishly talk about. Progress? Progress to where? Where will we spend the money that we have made in the name of progress? Space? Trade it in on inter-galactic currency? The future will not be filled with robots to cater to all our needs and wants. We ARE already robots. We are people fused with machines. We have cars, computers and cell phones attached to our bodies. We stare hopelessly at TV and computer screens. Is this the life we are intended to live? Is this the life we want to live? It happens little by little and we may not even notice the transformation. What we truly fear is life - real life - and not the exaggerated movie version of life. We avoid nature because nature is too harsh. We know deep down that isn't really true. Nature gives us what we need. Nature gives us tough love just like a good parent. The life we've created for ourselves is harsh. The concrete and metal we surround ourselves with is harsh. The way we enslave ourselves to technology and the people who control it is harsh. Will you listen to yourself or the delusional space cadets? Is your life filled with the deafening sounds of the movers and shakers, money-makers, bankers, politicians, talk-show hosts, anyone with a sporty new Lexus and Bluetooth in their ear or the simple rush of a mountain stream? It is important to be aware of the changes going on around us. Turn off the TV or computer and go experience nature. Take a moment to sit quietly and just listen. Watch the leaves of the trees shake in the wind and listen to them "shhhh" your mind. Go to the ocean and listen the earth breathing in a peaceful state of relaxation. Climb a mountain and experience something of real inspiration and achievement. You may deny your place on this earth as a PART of this earth, but you are a chicken on the way to the chopping block fighting over the last piece of grain.