Ever heard that refrain that goes: "The old grey mare, she ain't what she used to be?" That's what I think of whenever I consider the many things mankind has done while trying to control some aspect of Nature. Environmental pollution. Sound pollution. Visual pollution. Chemical pollution of our bodies. The list of man-made destructions is growing day by day.

I 'm not suggesting that we should return to days of old. As if that would ever be possible... much less desirable or attainable. There are some general facts, though, that we as a species need to acknowledge. Facts about Nature that will never change, regardless of what humans do to the contrary. Facts about the Organic Cycle.

Generalizations About Nature and the Organic Cycle

Back when our ancestors were wearing animal skins and living in caves, no thought was given to the causes and cures for disease. No need to: Nature's checks and balances kept their bodies in proper working order for them. If not, they either died or went extinct. Nature's way.

Either way, harmony and balance was restored. Humans didn't have to do a thing except get on with their lives. That may seem like a cruel and heartless attitude to you. The fact is, Nature could not care less! Survival of the fittest is a fact of life. It's also a primary directive, so to speak, of the Organic Cycle.

How the Organic Cycle is Maintained by Nature

Let's look at an example, and call our example cave-dweller couple, Mug and Wump. Mug's daily job consists of bringing home the bacon, quite literally in those days. Wump kept the hearth and helped teach the kids, Muggy and Wumpy, to fend for themselves. Remember, survival was the name of the game, not social standing or wealth and fame. Harmony and balance, with Nature constantly looking over their shoulders and making corrections when needed.

Caution: Reality follows...

One day, Mug brought home a hog, warts and all. Since cooking fires hadn't been discovered yet, the hog was roughly cut apart and every piece of it was eaten raw--by everyone. Including toothless Grandma, sitting in the rear of the cave, gumming scraps and sucking the marrow from the bones she had stolen from the others. Unfortunately, the hog meat gave Grandma and Wumpy some serious dysentery, and both died. Of course, Mug and Wump and Muggy moaned and cried alot, and no one really understood what had happened.

They just accepted it. Even though they didn't know, it was Nature's way. Always hard at work in the background, always trying to restore balance and harmony. Mug, Wump and Muggy all got stronger, though--and healthier. The next day, so their bodies wouldn't stink up the cave, Wump, Muggy and Mug dragged Grandma's and Wumpy''s carcasses out into the forest, where they were left for the beasts and insects to consume.

Other living beings feasted. It was just a part of the natural organic cycle. Nature balanced and harmonized this little scenario with tainted pork. Survival of the fittest. In the meantime, the Organic Cycle came full circle.

The Organic Cycle In Modern Times

You may believe there is no connection between what mankind is doing to itself and the environment, and the uptick in natural phenomena that are often very destructive. That's your perogative. You may also believe that modern drugs have lengthened our lives and made them better as a result. That also is your choice. And you would be right--to a certain extent.

Even though most modern, non- organic drugs come with side effects than are often more dangerous and deadly than the very disease they were invented to cure, would that belief still be your choice? Quantum physics is now demonstrating irrefutably that all things are interconnected.

Modern society is just beginning to realize the full impact our "modern inventions" and "modern chemicals" are having on the environment and our bodies and our minds. And the quality of our lives. Nature is attempting to restore harmony and balance. This is no longer a type of "the sky is falling," frenzy, as so many skeptics claim.

It Is Really Happening

Look around. The evidence of Nature's efforts to restore balance is everywhere. Witness the numerous earthquakes that are taking thousands upon thousands of lives. Or the floods, that are visiting havoc on so many communities around the world. Count the number of tornadoes, hurricanes and cyclones that are becoming daily news reports. Not to mention the many active volcanoes and their natural ability to alter the atmospere--and the weather--within hours.

What would be your interpretation of these events? What do you think will be Nature's response to the fouling of the Gulf of Mexico with millions and millions of gallons of raw petroleum? Can you foresee the death of a major seafood resource and oceanic body in our lifetime? Does anyone really believe there will be no impact on the food chain? The global economy?

And no one has even talked yet about what will happen if the oil gets into the Gulf Stream and in turn the Atlantic Ocean. Food shortages are spreading globally, as are declining availability of freshwater resources. The next war may not be fought over land or a political agenda.

Our actions as a species are pushing the human organic cycle far out of balance.

Bringing About Organic Change

It seems as if Nature is not waiting for another major war, as in the past, to restore balance and harmony. This is not a doom and gloom scenario. This time it's very real. If change is going to take place in our societies, we need to raise our voices--as a species. If enough Organic Cycle / Nature minded humans speak out, the changes will take place.

Tell your governments and corporations you will not accept destruction of your natural resources, your environment, your body, as a cost of doing business, no matter what the financial gain! Now is that time. SPEAK OUT! You have to make it happen. It's imperative for the survival of our species.

If we don't take measures immediately, Nature most definitely will.