Punishment

Punishment. Punishment for views and lifestyle. Punishment for democracy and freedom. Punishment for decisions made by leaders beyond the control of the masses. Punishment for fear and defense. Punishment coming from world views and economic turmoil. Society struggling to work to eat and sleep as punishment comes from companies and corporations, from world leaders and citizens. All are disgusted by perceived greed and gluttony and unwilling to understand the price on individuals. Overworked, underpaid or overworked and overpaid; there is no balance. Global suffering from deprivation. Deprived of food, money, enlightenment and understanding. Deprivation is geographic. Deprivation is defined by global leaders reigning over their geographic kingdoms deciding which punishment for their society. No money? No food? Too much money? Too much food? Punishment bestowed on a global scale as hatred is fueled by perceptions developed by societal leaders. Individuals must search for understanding. Individuals must not succomb to the punishment, but reach beyond it to embrace each other for enlightenment. The path to peace is enlightenment.