I Dream A World
Imagination is very powerful. Architects imagine their creations before putting pen to paper. Drafters of constitutions imagine how their nations will function effectively. Athletes imagine achieving perfect form before competing. Visualizing, dreaming and envisioning are practical tools for inventing the new. Each one of us imagines what we hope the future will bring. How might we imagine a new world of sustainable human development?
I dream a world of:
an abundance of safe water, food and other life sustenance and a sharing of that abundance with all people and all life forms
societies devoted to creating the conditions which foster the discovery and realization of each person’s full creativity, potential and spiritual awakening
women in leadership roles at every level of society in equal partnership and mutual respect with men
ubiquitous music, art, poetry, dance and theater performed and enjoyed by everyone who wishes
a universal love for learning, reading and exploring of mental landscapes
peace, harmony and tranquility balanced with passion, challenge and a zest for living fully
natural beauty of land, water, air, plants and animals
architectural elegance of dwellings and the commons for all
100% renewable energy from sun, wind, water, geothermal and biomass
sustainable local communities of significant, trusting and happy relationships
a planetary virtual conversation involving 10 billion human minds and voices
meaningful celebrations of every individual birth, life milestone and death and every societal, cultural, religious and planetary milestone
physical, emotional and mental health enjoyed by all
participatory decision-making in governance at local, national, regional and planetary levels
lifelong education for all children and adults in the physical and social sciences and the arts and humanities
fiscal, monetary and economic systems that promote the wellbeing of all the people and all of nature
a rich diversity of life styles with mutual respect, understanding and sharing of insights about being human
families devoted to the development of children and the care and happiness of each member
continuous innovation of safe technologies that will enhance the experience of being alive
a vast number of optional and changing roles for living, working, serving, creating and learning
May we each awaken and live our dream. May our dreams indeed come true. May our dreams lead us, pull us and push us ever onwards with hope and passion. May the words “I have a dream” always resound in our hearts. May “dream time” be our time. May you have a good dream this day and this night, so that many others may wake up one fine day in a new reality.