The Need for a Global Patriotism

Segregation, isolationism, the psychology of “me and mine” is outdated; it must be replaced by global patriotism: the awareness of our global family. Why We Need a Global Patriotism By Barbara Briggs     There is an urgent need in the world to expand our vision beyond the narrow boundaries of nationalism so that our individual interests encompass the interests of the whole world. It is time for us to recognize that the world is one interconnected global family. The latest scientific experiments in the field of quantum field theory confirm that the universe is one vast interconnected web of pulsating energy, which is constantly being influenced by every thought, word, and action of everyone on this planet. Our thoughts and feelings are continually sending out ripples into the infinitely dynamic vibratory ocean of existence. These individual ripples oscillate in the scintillating fabric of life and interact on a subtle level with the life of all beings on the planet. We cannot gauge the influence we are having or the far-reaching effects of our actions. Therefore, it is imperative for us to move in an evolutionary direction that serves the interests of all life everywhere. In the past, each country could be satisfied with attending to its own needs, setting its own priorities, and solving its own internal problems. But now the interface between each nation and the global community of nations is rapidly diminishing. A problem in our nation is a problem in the world family. The repercussions spread across the globe, influencing the holistic functioning of the earth as a whole. The methods we use to address our national issues affect the whole world. For example, the issue of global warming. Every nation has to play its part to safeguard the health of the planet. Similarly, a virus…

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