4 Pillars

You think you are untouchable sitting at the top, I guarantee the higher up the further down you’ll drop. Just because you own it all, the state, the law and police, you think you’ve got away with it and this will bring you peace. But know that time’s a turning wheel, a cycle you can’t bend, No golden throne can shelter you when tides begin to end. The riches stacked beneath your feet, the lands and skies you claim, Will one day turn against you and remember all your names. The people see, the people rise, they learn from every scar, No wall you build, no guard you hire, can shield you from how far They’ll march against the systems that have tried to keep them bound, For justice sleeps, but wakes again, and turns all tables ‘round. Your titles won’t protect you then, your lineage or your gold, The power that you wield today will vanish when it’s sold. So listen close and mark these words, take heed of what you’ve sown. The higher up, the further down, you’ll reap what you have grown. You now have made me speak my mind you pushed us to the edge, with magic we do seal these words for justice we do pledge. I loose the power upon the world my spirit tribe it’s true, I send them out a hunting, spirit will come through. The world’s a joke, the system fails, it’s twisted, cold, and blind, It’s built to serve the greed of few, while leaving us confined. The chains you forge to hold us down, will shatter in due time, For every heart you’ve silenced now, will one day ring like a chime. So laugh atop your towers high, but tremble deep inside, For when the world awakens full, there’s nowhere left to hide. We’ve sealed these words, the spell is cast, our voices will be heard, Your kingdoms made of dust and stone will crumble at our word.

Recognizing Our Shared Humanity Before It’s Too Late In today’s world, the divisions that once seemed manageable are deepening into chasms that threaten not only our societies but the very future of our planet. War, climate disasters, poverty, and oppression are plaguing countless regions, but beyond these crises lies an even more dangerous force: our failure to recognize that we are all part of the same human family. Compounding this issue is a growing desensitization to violence, suffering, and the consequences of our actions. As long as we allow our divisions and detachment to define us, we risk undermining the foundations of the world we all inhabit. To overcome the atrocities happening worldwide, we must urgently embrace a new mindset, one rooted in empathy, shared responsibility, and global unity. The time has come to acknowledge that our divisions, whether based on race, religion, nationality, or ideology, are not only unsustainable but are actively contributing to the destruction of our shared home. Unless we recognize that we are bound by a common fate, we will continue to fall deeper into conflict, neglecting the very real threats that affect us all. The Cost of Division: Why Our Disunity Is Dangerous Every day, we witness the heartbreaking consequences of human division. Wars erupt over political or religious differences, economic inequality fuels unrest, and entire populations suffer under oppressive regimes. While these tragedies unfold on the global stage, we are also witnessing the slow degradation of the natural world through climate change, resource depletion, and environmental neglect. However, we are also facing an equally dangerous problem: many have become desensitized to the violence and suffering happening around them. With constant exposure to media reports on conflict, crime, and injustice, many people feel emotionally numb to the atrocities unfolding in distant lands or even in their own communities. This emotional detachment allows injustice to continue, as people distance themselves from the consequences of their actions or their inaction. The divisions we cling to, whether based on nationality, ethnicity, or religion, fuel much of this suffering. It is easy to view other groups as “them” rather than “us” and to see their struggles as separate from our own. But in an increasingly interconnected world, this mindset is not only outdated but also destructive. Conflict in one region creates refugees in another. Pollution in one country contributes to global warming, which affects us all. The truth is that we are deeply interconnected, and our refusal to recognize this fact only deepens the crises we face. Recognizing Our Shared Humanity: The Foundation of Unity At the heart of our global problems is the failure to recognize that we are all part of a single human family. Every person on this planet, regardless of their background, desires the same basic things: safety, dignity, opportunity, and a future for their children. Our differences are surface-level, but our similarities are profound and universal. The more we become desensitized to each other’s suffering, the more these basic needs become obscured by our divisions. To overcome global atrocities, we must embrace this understanding and build systems of cooperation and compassion rather than division. The world’s greatest achievements have come not from isolation but from collaboration. Scientific breakthroughs, humanitarian efforts, and even peace treaties have been possible because people saw past their differences and worked together for the greater good. If we are to overcome the global challenges we now face, we must cultivate this spirit of cooperation on a global scale. Empathy and Compassion: The Path to Healing Empathy and compassion must become the foundation of our approach to addressing global atrocities. It is not enough to sympathize from afar with those who suffer—we must actively engage with their struggles, treating them as our own. When we begin to view each person as a member of our extended human family, we will naturally be more inclined to seek justice, equality, and peace for all. Consider the refugee crisis, for example. Millions of people have been displaced by war, persecution, and environmental disasters. Instead of seeing these individuals as a burden or threat, we must recognize them as human beings fleeing unimaginable suffering, no different from what we would feel if our own homes were torn apart. By embracing a mindset of shared responsibility, we can begin to address these crises with compassion and practical solutions, rather than fear and exclusion. Collaboration Over Conflict: Building a Unified Global Effort Overcoming the challenges we face requires collaboration across borders, cultures, and ideologies. The divisions that have defined much of human history are no longer useful in a world where our biggest threats—climate change, pandemics, inequality—are global in nature. These problems do not respect national borders, and neither should our solutions. International cooperation has proven that it can solve some of the world’s toughest problems. The Paris Agreement on climate change, global efforts to combat COVID-19, and peace treaties between warring nations all show that when humanity comes together, we are capable of extraordinary things. But this spirit of collaboration must become the norm, not the exception. We must actively seek out partnerships, engage in dialogue, and build bridges rather than walls. The solutions to many of our global problems already exist. We have the technology, the resources, and the knowledge. What is missing is the will to set aside our differences and work together for the common good. The sooner we recognize that we are all on the same team, the more effectively we can tackle the crises that threaten our future. Education and Awareness: Teaching Global Citizenship A key part of overcoming our divisions is educating future generations to think globally rather than locally. We must instill in young people the idea that they are not just citizens of their own country, but citizens of the world. This means teaching them about the interconnected nature of global challenges and the importance of empathy, cooperation, and justice for all. By promoting global citizenship, we can raise a generation that values diversity, understands the impact

There once was a goose, so splendid and bright,Who laid golden eggs, oh, what a sight!Not an ordinary bird, no, not in the least,This goose was a spectre—a magical beast! It lived on a plane where no one could go,A place where time drifted and nothing could grow.But each time it laid an egg, golden and round,The world would rush in, drawn by the sound. The people would scramble, they’d clamor and shout,“That golden egg—let’s sort this out!”Nations and kings, the rich and the poor,Would rush to the spot and start up a war. The treasure was grand, the bounty immense,To own just one egg made fortunes intense.They’d bicker and barter, they’d scheme and they’d steal,All for a prize so shiny, so real. But the goose in the clouds? It didn’t much care,It just laid its eggs, floating high in the air.The chaos below was nothing to see,For it lived in its own space, happy and free. “Let them fight,” thought the goose, “it matters not to me,I’ll keep laying eggs, so splendid, so free.”It wandered the skies, in its own special way,Laying golden eggs day after day. The wars raged on and the greed never ceased,Everyone chasing their own golden feast.But the goose simply hummed, without worry or woe,For it didn’t care where the golden eggs go. One day a child looked up at the sky,And asked the wise goose, “But why, goose, why?Why lay such treasures for all of us here,When it leads to such fighting and fills us with fear?” The goose gave a chuckle, a smile and a grin,Its feathers all glowing with a magical spin.“I lay these eggs because that’s what I do,Not for your fights, for your riches, or you.” “I don’t mind the noise, or the rush of the chase,I’m just happy to float through this endless space.You see, little one, I am what I am,A goose laying eggs, like jam with its jam.” The child thought a moment, and gave a small smile,Then ran back to the world with thoughts to compile.But the people below kept on with their fight,While the goose soared above, in its own peaceful light. For the goose was a spirit, so timeless, so wise,Unbothered by treasures that dazzled their eyes.It didn’t need gold or riches or fame,It just laid golden eggs, without guilt, without shame. And so it continued, the goose in the air,Happy and free, without a care.For no matter the clamor, the rush, or the roar,The goose knew one thing—it would always lay more.