proposed solutions
Service is the natural expression of the Soul. It is the subjective unity expressed in the practical world. However, engaging in service should be done intelligently, that is not wasting precious resources, by focusing on addressing the causes, rather than effects; and prioritizing what is the immediate need of the period and circumstances. The need is time-sensitive and not necessarily those than entail thousand of years to achieve. Thus, a careful and critical study of the pressing problems of humanity is essential for the would-be server.
No, we don't have to wait to be perfect, or to be enlightened, or to be rich to start to serve or help humanity. Man will always be a work-in-progress and changing one's self is a continuous process through out the evolutionary process. In fact, helping to change the environment and society to improve the quality of life for all, will make it more conducive for individuals to change, develop and spiritualize. We and our families are the ultimate beneficiaries, in the end.
Through study of the world problems and their possible solutions, we can discover how to use our existing skills or resources (or we can develop new ones) to be helpful in whatever area of human endeavor that needs us the most.
Current state of the world
Betterment initiatives
Human Development Reports
from the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP):
1999: Globalization with a Human Face
2000: Human Rights and Human Development
2001: Making New Technologies Work for Human Development
2002: Deepening Democracy in a Fragmented World
2003: Millennium Development Goals: A compact among nations to end human poverty
2004: Cultural Liberty in Today’s Diverse World
2005: International Cooperation at a Crossroads: Aid, trade and security in an unequal world
2006: Beyond scarcity: Power, poverty and the global water crisis
2007-08: Fighting climate change: Human solidarity in a divided world
2009: Overcoming barriers: Human mobility and development
2010: The Real Wealth of Nations: Pathways to Human Development
2011: Sustainability and Equity: A Better Future for All
