Politics

The current hung-parliament situation in Australia is a wonderful catalyst for reflection on the deeper rhythms and energies of life. The fact that there have been similar hung-parliaments in the democracies of U.K and Canada is also a telling indicator of deep changes in the psyches of people around the world.

While reading an article on the current controversy in Australia over a proposed new mining tax, it occurred to me how much we are swayed by local interest groups, at the expense of our own long-term wellbeing.