Did you know that, according to National Geographic News, “ skulls and DNA of human remains from around the world say their results point to modern humans (Homo sapiens) having a single origin in Africa?”  This scientific evidence confirms a theory that we all are children of Africa.  This is fact, not just an opinion, that I believe holds the key to world harmony, if only we would choose to view it that way.

In spite of this documented information, our world view does not depend on facts but on our opinions, complete with our own set of prejudices and biases.  These perspectives are learned, not innate or natural at our birth.  Therefore, they can be re-learned.  I think that we are entering a critical time in history, in which, we need to reexamine the way we think of other human beings that are different from ourselves.  Because, in spite of our differences, we are all connected.

Religion, ethnicity, race and money have separated us in the name of God, country, color and wealth.  In spite of the fact that all of these things are good, in and of themselves, the ways in which we have used them have caused wars, revolutions, poverty, slavery, hunger, thirst, illness and death.  There may be other, expressed reasons, for these horrors,  but greed plays a big part in the miseries of this world.

I have a dream that we could live in harmony because there is enough food to feed the hungry.  There are enough resources to make sure people have safe drinking water, healthcare and housing.  We have enough to care for the poor and aged and support the rights of all people to have their own beliefs and to worship as they wish, or not.  We have the ability to allow people to be who they are and not be judged for it. It is in our power to make sure that people who work be adequately paid for their labor.

Sure there would be restrictions.  A world without rules for safety, laws to protect us and enforcement of those laws would cause chaos.  But, it could be a kinder, more loving place if everyone had the welfare of others in mind as well as our own.  If only we would accept the fact that we all are connected, we could make this world a better place for everyone.