point, at least in its tenets, is enough. I am of course very aware of the fact that this is
“only” on a highly macro-level and can perhaps be dismissed, as a common place and
irrelevant by those who are busy threading the strings of our micro solutions. Nonetheless,
with all respect for the micro solutions, it is high time that, we should get hold of our
macro perspectives too. Moreover, at the micro levels there are abundant materials, works
and solutions en mass in the libraries of esteemed humanist forefathers of diverse culture,
which all have their rights of existence. It is true, (like the saying in German “der Teufel
liegt im Detail”/ ) the devil lies in the details - the details are difficult. However, all
schools of thoughts can come to terms with each other, allowing room for different
solutions with the ultimate purpose of grasping the macro purpose of life. Only the right of
existence and preferences for different micro solutions without claiming to be the absolute
truth makes life, worthy and beautiful with all its diversity and complexity.
Not any one philosopher ... or for that matter not even any contemporary spiritual leader
has a right on the absolute truth. Life is somehow like the puzzle, my son is playing, to
ultimately make one whole; just with the big difference, if you like, with no limits for its
complexity and diversity; but in order not to break down eternally, always ending in an
Harmony. I believe, this is for instance, the problem of the present political environment in
Ethiopia. All „angels”, to put all of them in a positive light, claim to be the sole savior
with the absolute truth... A very depressing moment vis à vis the tremendous energy of the
people ready to make a great leap in our history.
An observer for 20 years, 10.01.2006
Following is the graphical presentation of the Harmony Model.
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