Meditation
If we can control our relationships, our loves and our dislikes, we not only control evil unwittingly, but we can become evil unknowingly.
For Reflection
- What thoughts and feelings come to mind as you consider the possibility of living in a "posthuman" world? Who will be included in this world? Who will be excluded or left out from this "posthuman" world?
- Given what you know about Francis of Assisi, what do you think is an appropriate Franciscan response to the world of cyber reality?
- How can we effectively negotiate our way in a technological world so that we do not sacrifice our sense of connection with others?
- What steps can we take to strengthen a sense of connectedness and compassion with others – including not only family and friends, but even strangers we meet in public?
- What are some ways that we can be more "present" to those strangers we encounter in public places?
- Practice a cyberfast one day a week for four weeks. Reflect on this fast and your practice of compassion.