Taking the pulse to the world

Name: Brian McIntyre
Place: Saltspring Island, CANADA
Years: 30
Ocupation: Craftsmen

Which do you think is the main problem that affects the world?
Economic policy that has lead to corruption. All this being controlled by international interests and not allowing countries to rise above their past debt. Ex. The World Bank demands that Africa repay debt that was borrowed in the 1980's and STILL to this day Africa is only able to pay the interest, IF THAT, and continue to 'nose dive' into abject poverty.

How can it be solved?
The World Bank MUST absolve this antiquated debt and allow Africa to 'start over'. With new economic reform we can begin to solve corruption. It will take TONS OF EFFORT from education, to adequate pay for all jobs, to prosecution of corrupt. Too many to be listed here!

What can you do to collaborate in its solution?
I started a business that allows me to connect with the 'grassroots' population and put money in their own hands while they work to collect supplies I need to do my business. The solution is to empower the masses below the line of corruption and enable them to have an income that allows their voice to be heard and with income comes their access to information and the internet. Knowledge becomes power and change can start from the bottom UP.

Which do you think is the main problem that affects you region or environment?
over population, logging of 'private' land, drinkable water, excessive amount of vehicles, taxes, and high property costs.

How can it be solved?
gas prices ($1.70/L) are changing the amount of vehicles (my gas price is the highest in the Americas), policy changes can solve taxes and land cost as well as the use and access to water. Over population can be solved by building satellite communities with all amenities and to move certain industries away from over populated areas. People live where there is work and industries need to be moved to more rural areas to entice population to move.

What can you do to collaborate in its solution?
My solution is to move from my present location to a smaller community next year where I will be buying property, from there I will continue to live a simple life there but build renewable resources and 'live off the land'. The community where I am moving supports 'off the grid' living and these communities can be a source of change and a good reference point for the masses to change their ways.

Are you happy in live? Why?
Always. I AM happy because I love myself and have found the love in my heart through meditation and my Guru's grace. I run my own business where I make rosaries from Buddhist/Hindus called malas and I also make statuary myself. In my business I am able to give back to the world in many ways, with the hope that people take out the time to listen to their hearts and do their part to make a brighter world.

How could you be happier?
I need nothing to be happier. Life lives me and I accept that. Where I am right now and what I am doing is what I am meant to be doing. Nothing can make me happier than whatever this moment to the next unfolds.

Which do you think is the secret of happiness?
LOVE!
Love yourself and then you can love others.
Love yourself and you will love your environment and surroundings and feel responsible for your actions.
Love yourself and others will live by your example, you will see the reason in everything, and the purpose in your life.

Coment:
The arguing, fighting, corruption, poor policies, etc. will not stop until we take the time out to stop and listen to our hearts...to love ourselves is the answer because we see that all this world is the same and there are no differences. People are angry because of ignorance, seeing differences in one person and another. Love conquers all and when we can all sit down and see beyond our apparent differences all this fighting and arguing will end.