"The next evolutionary step for humankind"

"The next evolutionary step for humankind is to move from human to kind." ~ Sun

Yes, we all could always do with more kindness. Like what the quote says, the next evolutionary step for humankind is to move from human to kind, so it is a witty observation on the wordplay since history has shown humankind is not always kind. I suppose it is an important evolutionary stage for humans to rediscover their own humanity and get in touch with human emotions after leaving organised religions and other brainwashing institutions, and this will naturally lead to the next stage about rediscovering kindness as our innate nature.

Perhaps when people see our connectedness as humans regardless of perceived differences in belief systems, cultures, traditions, backgrounds, nationality etc, they will naturally develop kindness and empathy towards self and others. May it be so more and more.

"This is my simple religion.

There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy.

Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness."
~ Dalai Lama

Our inner child

In my soul, I am still that small child who did not care about anything else but the beautiful colors of a rainbow. ~Papiha Ghosh

Yes, I too believe there is an inner child in every one of us, longing to be free again and enjoy relishing the wonders of creation, such as the colours of a rainbow, all over again. Perhaps in the eyes of society, we may look strange if we were to stop by in the middle of a busy street and gaze at the sky. I was wondering to myself about that sometimes when I was walking towards the bus stop after work, and the evening sky with the setting sun caught my attention, and I stopped in my tracks to take photos of the scenic sky with my hand phone camera. It can feel awkward especially when people are passing by and they might be wondering what is this grown up man in his office attire standing and looking at the sky. After all, clouds are clouds and the sun is there all the time. Surely it is not the first time this gentleman has seen the sun in his life, they may be thinking. After all, to some of them, they probably prefer to dwell on "grown up stuff" such as buying property, investing in shares, and keeping up with the Jones and the Lims and the Ramasamys in terms of social status and so on. But there is an inner child in every one of us, and how wonderful it is to appreciate the beauty of Nature anew. In that moment, time stands still and we experience eternal life.