What really makes us human

What is the basic component that makes us human?  What separates us (in fact it does not separate us, but brings us closer to Nature) from what we consider species that are not 'homo sapien'?

To my humble observations, what makes us 'human' is our compassion for others; humans and others outside our own species alike.  It has been argued that in early man, we gathered together simply for protection, and to survive.   But what drives this?   One may seek protection, but what makes 1 person more 'protective' than another?  What does that 'protection' really mean?  Does the one 'giving' protection, do it for their own 'protective' gain - what is their initiative to be a protector?

Compassion is obvious in every form of life outside the 'human' realm;   Care given to the newly born, unconscious concern for the pack/mates.  Concern for elderly (Elephants will stand for hours, even days it's been documented, around a member who has passed of old age), and even peers (most species of apes and gorillas 'groom' each other in a most expressive form of care that we humans can readily understand.)   Dogs and Cats care for their youth, and eventually their pack members.   Why??

This is Compassion.  It exists in all beings, all creatures to one level or another.  Concern for the well-being of others.    Caring for another to enhance their well-being.  Protection, for another's longevity.   Providing nourishment for another, this is all compassion.   It is a deeply rooted part of all organic life on this planet.  It is the one component that does unite us all in this Oneness existence.  Compassion and Concern for others - for all, for One.

How can we propagate Compassion even more?  Certainly compassion exists in this world - however it oddly finds itself at the bottom of the list when governments meet, companies compete, and political parties speak.  

We can propagate Compassion, by being the example; Many will say (and quote this line) ' an eye for an eye'.   This thinking lacks compassion.  however the parable 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you', this thought generates compassion and concern in the individual, allowing for the growth of compassion towards others.

How do we begin to be more compassionate in our lifes to others, to form a foundation of compassion for daily life?   This begins with truthful Mindfulness of yourself, your life, your goals, your desires.  Mindfulness is essential.  What does this mean?

Mindfulness is the ever present awareness of self and also realization of lack of self through, the first breath of waking, to the last breath before sleep.

It is the awareness of everything around you, and at the same time, lack of self-concern while being completely Mindful and aware of all that is around you..

This is not something done overnight - for some it can take a lifetime, others, intense study and practicing instills this.  For others (myself included) it is a daily ritual of remembering 'to' be Mindful of every thing, every being, every insect, animal, plant that I see.  Every cloud - noticing the blueness of the sky!  Noticing sadness in others around me - taking an active role to use this Mindfulness to assist where I may.

Complete mindfulness, is compassionate living.

Compassion, 'is' what makes us Human.

Namaste,

Humanity Revolution, our right to exist

Over the ages various beings in the annals of History have stood forth and offered us a glimpse of greatness - the possibilities that are One - Humanity's One.  Sometimes we've created villians of them; often times they become the focus of a 'movement' and as such, many have passed from Reality into the context of Religion.   An even larger portion have no 'name' written down in history for us to discuss - because they did not wish it, or led most humble lives - imparting their wisdom as they deemed right.

However we 'remember' them, their message have always been the same put forth by these beings into the context of their surroundings and their own existance.   That message has always been one of Love.  Love oneself, Love others, Love thy Neighbor, love your children, love your village, love Everyone.

How do we, how can we, why do we - continue to brush aside these messages?   When do the hermits, saints, shamen, holy women and men from all walks of life, come down from their mountain retreats and begin teaching us again, what we continue to forget as a species?

It's all too easy to write something off as 'human nature'.  Human Nature is the ability to inflect thoughtful, Mindful Change around us.  As someone wiser than me once said 'Be the Change you want to See'.   And so these Mindful Beings before us have done so, yet how much of it is taken literally, or just used as pomp and circumstance of some religions for 'other' purposes?

The assortment and uniqueness of these Mindful Beings is without end; they have come from all branches of life; Poor, Rich, Man, Woman..  They have come from a myriad of backgrounds, they 'are' a reflection of Humanity, at our very Best.  There to serve as guides to any that come after that seek this same Oneness, or 'enlightenment'.  Offered in an endless list of tongues, hidden within many of today's Religions, others lost in time, but their impression on those around them was the message itself that they came with.  These messages are strewn across our entire globe, in communities and religions so far flung, as to not even have an idea of each other's existance.    The 'One' message is there, when do the Many decide to answer it's call?

When do we all 'wake up' and find our own messages, awaiting us?   Is it possible for 'everyone' to wake to an internal resolution to be 'more' than they are now?   What would have to happen to cause the rich to not horde, the poor to not lose hope and determination, the angry to find Love, the Hateful to find Peace within..  What 'would' it take?

I'm not here to offer up conclusions, or ideas about the future, rather I'm seeking the answer to this question for my own knowledge - and maybe if I knew this answer, I could help produce it, place it into motion in other's Reality, allow it to breathe and have a life of it's own.

Or maybe that has 'already' been done, and the conclusion awaits our United grasp?