The offers are numerous, and with them, the being is evaluated by questioning its demands. Some coincide, others don't.

Concern arises, and from it, little by little, failure is distilled in the face of a lack of achievements.

This breeds indifference, and it doesn't matter what happens or what occurs; not to mention the fear of taking any action for fear of failing, according to the prevailing norms of at any given time.

And so, the being finds itself entrapped in a web, suffocated by its own way of approaching, offering, demanding.

It has become an industry… And everyone offers their truths and slogans, in order to satisfy the demands of others or nullify them with their unattainable proposals.

And so, a progressive lack of identity, a lack of conviction, and above all, a lack of initiative, a lack of creativity, a lack of proposals, gradually sets in. All of this at the expense of the power of supply.

As competition evolves, supply and demand becomes increasingly similar. And it's sometimes difficult to discern whether we're facing supply or demand.

Thus, the true criteria for needs are lost, suspended amidst a multitude of possibilities, most of them unattainable.

Given this evidence and with predictions of... who knows!...

Experts say, in their studies –as an example- that the prospects for gender equality have progressively declined in recent years, rather than increased. Although it varies from place to place, of course; it varies from country to country and region to region. But the experts' predictions –the predictions- are that, at the current rate, gender equality will be achieved in the year 2197.

"2197". It doesn't seem that far off, but... considering its 2026... and given our capacity to live, it seems... well!

2197.

Is this a prediction? Is this an offer, or a demand, or a warning about…? Because, “if you are going to make me wait that long”, what strength will societies draw on to keep going? What strength? When they are now out of control, frayed, unbalanced, carefree and worried at the same time… and with a fear that is becoming progressively more inevitable and natural.

With the situations presented in this way –without any intention of being dramatic, no, they could be presented much worse-, the Prayerful Call warns us, urges us, to recognise that if we heed these predictions –and others, but in these ways of being- and, consequently, take human power as our only point of reference, there will be no answers or results capable of calming or relieving –even momentarily- a population in despair. But a despair… almost like a “destiny”, the kind that says nothing can be done.

Of course, one could say that, in the eyes of men, everything is already consummated. Details of new terrors are lacking, but the outcomes are quite predictable… from that perspective and that pattern. That is what is being foretold, moreover.

But if we shift our frame of reference and place ourselves within Creation, and under the system of prayer we situate ourselves within the Mystery of Creation, a conceptualization of offers, demands, rewards, punishments, fears, despair… is not valid for Eternal Life.

 And, based on the understanding that we are inhabitants of the universe, a conversion –in modern terms, a reset- of all the approaches that dominate, control, and manage, and manage, and manipulate, manipulate, manipulate is imperative.

Furthermore… –and the calculations are accurate- it is enough for the price of regular fuel to be exorbitant for the price of goods to rise dramatically, for the costs of the products that have been moved to increase progressively, and so that, when it reaches the consumer, they either cannot afford it, or –which will be the first phase- they go deeply into financial debt, taking on unlimited obligations to be able to consume it.

And the fuel industry has only increased the price of its products by one unit.

And if before you could buy A, B, C, and D, now you can buy A, B… that’s it! And if you want C, besides resorting to borrowing, you'll probably have to work much harder.

And this is happening all over the planet. It's happening!

It's hard not to think that all of this is a carefully calculated manoeuvre for a re-structuring of the population, to induce greater social servitude, to make any kind of ailment chronic, and to facilitate productive and profitable control.

Under other references –and we return to the perspective of universal humanity, of the universe-, adapting –that “resilience”, which is increasingly invoked now- to what is essential and necessary –with the inherent difficulties of defining it, because it is likely different for each individual- reducing consumption, preserving what is available, through repairs, through craftsmanship… Ceasing to be a demand, so that supply finds itself without profit, without consumer.

Gathering knowledge of the theoretical rights, to at least prompt those in power to explain themselves and defend themselves. And in this way, establishing a criterion, a personal criterion –which may also be a collective one- in the face of any abuse of power, by the dominator.

We are reaching that point where… –and this is something we must examine ourselves- where the complaint is: “Ah! That’s just how it is now, they’ve put this in that way”, and the only possibility is… something more than adapting, isn’t it?: obeying, knowing that we are being exploited.

 At least become aware and establish a sense of defiance… so that this position resonates. And it will reach the demanding and lucrative bidders.

We are few in number as individuals who can present another facet: with a non-violent rebellion, yet with resolve and conviction. And very few indeed, if we confine ourselves to our own strict community. But if we broaden ourselves to the universe, we are not a strict community, we are a few communities.

And consequently, in tune with the ideals of healing that envelop us, the individual sense of solution, of attitude, is not alone. It is enveloped in or belongs to a whole set of criteria forged over the years and corroborated by its effectiveness. But certainly, in the global world, is only a small instance.

Knowing how to be in those proportions, but with the certainty that we are communions.

We are communions, not individualities. And that in no way diminishes the originality of each being and their attuned contribution alongside others with different perspectives. But as humans in the sense of liberation, we are a communion, we are a whole.

And as created beings, and with that nature of universes… specifically established as individuals, we have the capacity to be creative, to embody, to cooperate, the impulse and the strength to give other responses, to embrace other qualities.

The irremediable doing regarding virtue is demanded of us from our origin in the Creative Mystery, from our microcosm, which is equated with that universe of life.

This perspective must be kept “permanently active”. Permanently active in order to provide a permanent response.

The calls for alert, for attention, and sometimes for alarm, must be ready, well oiled, and prepared to provide responses, to offer criteria, to clarify positions.

A continuous state of prayer gives us the opportunity to remain within permanent Creation; within constant Universe, within a planetary activity that is ever new, of the present moment.

We must take care not to brandish notions of justice, dogmas, and radicalisms… as a protest or defence.

Rather, it is the testimony we can offer, that we must show, with the corresponding proposal and enthusiasm!… that truly leads us to the harmony of our micro-universe with the macro-universe; and, from there, to feel the permanent influence of the Creative Mystery.

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