What are the fundamental commonalities that unite all human beings?

Li0ness: All men and women are created equal. One sign of proof of this is that all people of sound mind and body across all political, religious, racial, or any other divide agree that infants deserve protection. In the beginning we are all the same.

So, if we start from infancy completely equal, let us imagine what the ideal circumstances are that we could apply to any human being to optimize their chances for success in life. Let us refer to the collection of these ideal circumstances as Universal Principles for Being a Human Being.

I believe that it is within the universal principles for being a human being that we can find a true path to world peace. These principles are the same for all homo sapiens across all imaginary subdivisions of humanity.

Universal Principles for Being a Human Being
1. CO2 – clean air
2. H20 – clean water
3. Food – proper nutrition
4. Wellness – access to physical and mental healthcare – it’s a matter of when not if
5. Shelter – housing, clothing – protection from temperature and elements
6. Energy – fire, electricity, mobility
7. Education & Information
8. Self discovery – self-development, awareness training, meditation, spirituality, religion
9. Free expression – expressing our ideas, both creating and consuming art
10. Positive relationships – love – family, friends, significant others, teachers, role models

A solution to every problem?
When we grow a human being with all ten of these Universal Principles for Being a Human Being provided in healthy ways that are perceived to be long lasting, that person grows to their optimum potential. This is not to say that said human will not face challenges and suffering or make bad decisions. It only means that when these circumstances arise, we are best suited to handle them when we have long standing, continuous access to the basic needs of humanity.

Motati: So true Lioness more than three quarters of those universal principles for being a human being don't exist in most African countries and other third world countries outside Africa.

You will have them in the wonderful well written, convincing constitution and policies, but nothing in real life. All these happen not because those countries are poor, it happens because of the cruel, greedy, evil, corrupt leaders.

Motati: I sometimes wish that leaders can understand that people don't need to live like kings and queens, all what people need is to be treated in a humane manner, with respect and dignity to feel like human beings. That's all.

Li0ness: Very well said Motati. I absolutely agree with you!

jeremyogoy: The only thing we’re really sure of in this world beside death is that we live, and want to go on living. And this is something that we share with from everything else that lives – from grass to insects, from you to I. We are connected to all living things, and nothing else, neither race nor color nor religion nor sex, should be more important than this one deepest, most extraordinary thing connecting us. So lets be mindful. We never know who and what the person next to us is going through but if we approach anything or anyone with compassion, I'm pretty sure we will be alright.

Li0ness: Very deep and insightful Jeremy 🙌🏼

jeremyogoy: ✊