I neither see the world from the half empty or half full perspective; I see it from an utterly full one! After all, when a glass is half filled with liquid the other half of it is filled with air.

I'm going to address the fact that if we were to understand that the world provides enough of everything for all of us then things that cause suffering like fighting over land disputes and starvation would cease because we'd share our provisions and live peacefully.

My perspective of the world is that it's equipped to satisfy my every requirement. For example if I'm hungry I can choose from a vast array of fresh, natural foods, herbs and spices that come in an immense variety of colors, shapes and tastes.

If I'm in need of medicine I can use medicinal herbs; we're finding that nature provides cures for almost every ailment. I can stay healthy by taking plenty of vitamins and minerals that don't come from a bottle.

Without any of the technology that man forces on us, human beings have survived for many centuries because the world has the perfect nurturing atmosphere for us to live in. It doesn't only take care of our physical requirements but also caters for every other need.

We were born with nature's that are emotional, inquisitive, adventurous and complex. The moon stirs up a well of emotions in most people and poets write about its moving powers consistently. There's a wealth of mystery to satisfy our inquisitive natures and the adventurous among us often climb mountains and explore the planet.

I challenge you to think of one thing that you require to survive happily that's not supplied by the earth?

The world's complexity reveals that there's probably so much more about it that's beneficial to us that we're not yet aware of or don't comprehend. How is it that dolphin's possess the power to heal us when we swim with them? Why do certain trees possess elements in their bark that not only keep themselves healthy but contain properties that heal us from certain complaints?

The sun contains certain elements, such as Vitamin C that strengthens our immune systems when we absorb it into our eyes or skin. We're nourished by the sun yet what are the odds of it supplying something essential to our survival? Even its harmful rays wouldn't be harmful if we weren't destroying the ozone layer, which is another mystery; how is it that it's perfectly formed to protect us?

For all our needs there is a source situated on the earth; we're in the perfect environment for us, it's almost as though it's been intricately designed so that all life can thrive and there's enough of everything for everyone!

All of the situations in life where people are suffering have been caused by mankind, even most modern diseases could have been prevented or can be alleviated by something found in nature.

Starvation is caused by certain nations being greedy over land and wealth. War causes immense suffering and the irony is that there's no need for it! If we were simply content with the world's provisions I doubt there'd be any suffering, apart from natural suffering such as grief and pain that we become stronger and grow from.

We sometimes take the world's provisions for granted and might occasionally perceive the glass as half empty but all it takes to be aware that it's overflowing is to look at the air filling the top half of the glass and take a deep sustaining, invigorating breath of oxygen!

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