Another Choice

Do we have the time?

Has the Earth got the time?

The first priority seems to establish the base of a progressive harmony for all.

Here.

But the terrestrial atmosphere is more than threatened: is it not already compromised?

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At least, these questions arise from our standpoint, from that of the human species – and of very numerous species more “natural” than ours…!

For, from the standpoint of the earth itself, what could be the deadlines, the time limits, the fall dues?

We know, with a knowledge which is as yet only partially demonstrated, that the life of matter holds infinite resources and has the capacity to develop the associations and the organisms the most apt to neutralize, absorb and convert our most monstrous creations.

And thus we may probably count on Earth’s power to restore balance and harmony or, rather, to find a new equilibrium and a new harmony.

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One of the largest obstacles, it seems, to the evolution of the collective consciousness of humanity is the uncontrolled proliferation of the species.

For this constant, massive influx of “newcomers” in the school of the earth does obstruct, delays and prevents any substantial progress in the collective condition: the common denominator cannot rise sufficiently for the apprenticeship of the lessons received to ever be

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