A powerful virus in on the loose. The susceptible hearts of a great many have already been exposed to the inner peace virus and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has been up until now a fairly reliable condition of conflict in the world.
Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:
- A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than to think and act on fears based on past experiences.
- An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
- A loss of interest in judging other people.
- A loss of interest in judging self.
- A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
- A loss of interest in conflict.
- A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)
- Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
- Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
- Frequent attacks of smiling.
- An increasing tendency to be aware of what is happening rather than forcing things to happen.
- An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
Warning:
If you have some or all of the above symptoms, please be advised that your condition of inner peace may be so far advanced as to be incurable. If you are exposed to anyone exhibiting any of the above symptoms, remain exposed only at your own risk.
S: Saskia Davis, circa 1980's