Progress!

Are we progressing? Have we overcome Poverty, war, inequality, Injustice oppression, racism, religious Hatred, violence, disease? Are we good stewards of this planet or do we take too much? Humans are only a small element of existence & evolution. It is only our limited perceptions and egocentricity that makes it seem otherwise. Record of our history suggests we continue to repeat our mistakes and failings, now with greater technological efficiency. Other life forms simply continue to adapt without categorizing these adaptations as Progress. Sometimes it seems our quest for meaning is one more self-centred distraction. As a species we remain well intentioned but a Self-serving Mess.