Bill,

I apologize for not having tended to your post earlier. Also, please know that you’ve inspired me with your selfless and benevolent actions for our planet and humanity. I do hope to follow in similar footsteps in the future. I am very glad that you posted.

Often times, I wish that our global society would take time to teach about achieving harmony when we become adults. Whether it is taught in a secular or religious fashion does not matter for harmony does not exist in but one world. In my own experience, and from what I have been taught by my teachers, harmony is relative to our situations. While some believe that balancing two acts is just right, there are some who believe that juggling no more than 5 is minimum and necessary. With this said, we must understand that harmony incorporates all aspects of our lives. Indeed, it is then easily understood that such a task is staggering. And, as I mentioned, this is not something that we are universally taught. Because of this, many of us become overwhelmed, crushed, confused, lost and even paralyzed by having to put so much concentration, so much effort into finding our ‘middle ground’. In addition to that, because life is dynamic and is constantly introducing new elements into our lives, balancing becomes a never ending endeavor. And, when we set certain goals, certain ambitions for ourselves, these elements which affect our envisioned process obtain the power to cause a great shift on the journeyto our objectives. These are things you already know, I’m sure. I only posted as to help other members who are in similar situations and reading this therefore please forgive me if this seemed like an endless/meaningless rant.

With this said, the element of ‘making a livable wage’ and ‘saving our environment’ are two whose magnitudes are immense. To balance these two requires a great fortitude. (And again, I must express my respect and appreciation for your doings.) Sometimes, however, we have to pause and reassess ourselves. We have to gauge the reality of our situations. And although difficult to do as we are driven by something larger than ourselves, we have to remember that we are beings whom can mostly (financially) operate through the systems our societies have placed (sadly). This is where our knowledge of harmony becomes handy. Although possible to succeed outside of the bounds of the system, I believe that it is at the edge that we must maintain and remain in order to perform the difficult while still having our roots in the necessary place. I hope this makes sense. If not, I will use myself as example. While my goal is to create an orphanage which seconds as a school in Thailand that teaches moralistic and humanitarian business, I must first secure a sustainable income in order to fund my project. Where I know I must plant my feet are first in the business world. Only by first obtaining the knowledge and participating in risky ventures will I achieve the first step all the meanwhile recalling that I may only partake in endeavors which do not violate my principles along the way. Else, how could I claim to be humanitarian if I participate in a business that pollutes both humans and this world?

In short, and in simpler terms, while your dreams can still be achieved, you may have to do so from a new/different perspective and position. As to what this entails is entirely on you for you know your life best. Nevertheless, even if finding a new position conveys that you aren’t able to contribute to your cause as much, it does not mean that you have given up. It only means that you are more limited. However, a contribution is a contribution. The important thing to tell yourself is that, in the end, and at the least, you are exerting as much positivity as you’re able to. Remind yourself of this each time you suffer difficulty to quell your heart. I hope this helps. If not, I am sure other members will contribute.

Al

ps: I apologize for any grammatical mistakes.