"The human species is the only species that has the ability to interfere with their own growth." ~Fritz Pearls

With the ability to direct our own growth, and realising this, humans are the only creatures on the planet capable of evolving while still alive, rather than through generations. Typically evolution is thought of as purely the biological change of a species into something slightly different than that of its forebears (or ancestors). This isn’t always the case.

With humans there is also mental, social, and psychological evolution. And we are capable of choosing the directions that we go in any of these realms. Sometimes it is only on an individual or small group basis. But that is what starts larger, societal and species-wide evolution.

In being able to direct one’s own growth and development, a human being can choose to be more evolved and strive for becoming a better human being. This is commonly called “personal growth”. On a wider scale a group of individuals can choose to follow a certain social path – hopefully they will choose one that is better for the human race over all. This is called “social development” or “civilization”.

As a species we are still in our infancy. And we are still the most intelligent and dominant beings on this planet. It gives us great power and therefore great responsibility. And few of us are willing or understanding of that responsibility. Granted, that responsibility starts within. That means that each person is primarily responsible for his (or her) own well being and growth. We have incredible mental capacity.

We can use our mental capacity for responsible action. Or we can choose to be like children or animals. Most people choose the latter. And they don’t even understand the choice, because they choose not to allow themselves to be aware of what is around them. We are largely creatures of our conditions – and only with the opportunity for growth will we begin to understand it, thus begin to seek it. And that is why certain societies in the world dominate over others in social development. They have had the opportunities for a much larger part of their history than others. That is an important understanding, because only with challenging belief systems – social, political, religious, economic, and so forth – will we as a species be able to evolve for the betterment of all humanity. It is the strong connection to any particular belief system that most often stands in the way of personal growth and human evolution. We must, therefore, take responsibility for critical thought and analysis of everything we see around us in order to evolve as individuals.

Human evolution has become a personal thing. Each person is now responsible for his own growth. And through this we can make a better planet and a better society for all!

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What Silence Can Do...

Have you ever just sat in a room and listened to all of the noises that are going on all around us every day? Try doing that at work for just 30 seconds. Hear what each different noise that is there really is caused by. Do it outdoors. And notice the amazing difference. Then try it again at home, just during a normal Saturday afternoon or after dinner when everyone is "doing their thing."

What did you notice in each instance? How does each of them make you feel?

In our society we have learned to fill up the silences around us with whatever noise is available. Many people cannot be in a house alone without the television or radio blasting - simply to make them feel less alone. They don't want to be aware of themselves and the lack of others around them. Yet, the serenity and power offered by a silent environment can be refreshing!

Have you ever noticed