Hence the article repeated here also for that idiot Gopalkrishnan who is an
aviveki like a 1std student: KR
Mental Health and Psychological Changes
Mental health and well-being are as important in older age as at any other
time of life. Mental and neurological disorders among older adults account
for 6.6% of the total disability (DALYs) for this age group. Approximately
15% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental disorder.
Psychosocial problems include:
Poor adjustment to role changes.
Poor adjustment to lifestyle changes.
Family relationship problems.
Grief.
Low self-esteem.
Anxiety and depression.
Aggressive behavior.
Risk Factors
Older people may experience the same life stressors common to all
people; however they have additional stress in the form of eg *a
significant ongoing loss in capacities and a decline in functional ability*.
Older adults may experience reduced mobility, chronic pain, having frailty,
diabetes, hearing loss, osteoarthritis or other health problems, all
requiring some form of long-term care. In addition, older people are more
likely to experience events such as bereavement, or a drop in socioeconomic
status with retirement. Sadly, these stressors can result in isolation,
loneliness or psychological distress in older people.
Mental health has an impact on physical health and vice versa. For
example, older adults with physical health conditions such as heart disease
have higher rates of depression than those who are healthy.
Empathy
For most of us who are in a general setting, dealing with complex emotions
in rehabilitation is vital, as many factors will affect involvement and
participation with treatment. Many treatments for those with mental health
problems are no different from those used to solve physical problems with
client groups elsewhere; however, the approach taken may need to reflect
the person’s individual health needs. Overall, patience and empathy are a
must (with good listening/counselling skills with both client and carers),
as are re-orientation to the individual’s environment, and an understanding
of their behaviour.
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action,
occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust,
which causes harm or distress to an older person. This type of violence
amounts to a violation of human rights. Older adults are at risk of elder
abuse, in its many form eg Physical, verbal, psychological, financial or
sexual abuse
Abandonment.
Neglect
Serious losses of dignity and respect.
Current evidence suggests that 1 in 6 older people experience elder
abuse. Elder abuse can have serious physical and mental health, financial,
and social consequences, including, for instance, physical injuries,
premature mortality, depression, cognitive decline, financial devastation
and placement in aged care facilities.
Dementia and Depression
The most common mental and neurological disorders in older people are
dementia and depression, which affect approximately 5% and 7% of the
world’s older population, respectively.
Depression: may cause great distress and leads to impaired functioning in
daily life. Depression is underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care
settings. Symptoms are often missed and untreated because they co-occur
with other problems meet by older adults. Older people with depressive
symptoms have function worse in comparison to those with chronic medical
conditions such as lung disease, hypertension or diabetes. Depression also
increases the perception of poor health, the utilization of health care
services and costs.
Dementia is an umbrella term used for signs and symptoms characterised by a
generalised and irredeemable impairment of intellect, memory and
personality. The decline is permanent and progressive. It mainly affects
the elderly, although it is not a normal part of ageing. It is estimated
that 50 million people globally live with dementia with nearly 60% living
in low- and middle-income countries. The total number of people with
dementia is projected to increase to 82 million in 2030 and 152 million in
2050
Grief
As people get older there is an increased likelihood of them experiencing
bereavement. Grief is the natural response to the death of a loved one and
is encountered frequently in clinical practice with the elderly. Acute
grief normally evolves over time into integrated grief. Sometimes grief may
be prolonged, severe and impairing. This failure of adaptation to grief
results in Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) which has been recently included
in ICD-11. The hallmark feature of PGD is intense longing for the deceased
or persistent preoccupation with the deceased that lasts longer than 6
months after the death
Unfortunately, older people may be reluctant to discuss their mental health
and grief with their family, GP or other care staff. Grief in older people
may, consequently, go undetected and untreated.
Older people who have experienced the death of a partner are up to four
times more likely to experience depression than older people who have not
lost there partner.
Consider the psychological factor of adjustment to physiological change
that has left a disability, for example:
A major disability may also alter the person's position or status within
the family, for example, a change from being a carer to being cared for may
lead to low esteem.
Tai Chi, improves well-being
While the majority of attention in the life extension and successful ageing
field has concentrated on physical factors, eg. exercise, diet, sleep,
genetics, we need to increase our knowledge on the interaction between
psychology, physical activity and health. In particular on the benefits of
physical activity practice on psychological health in the aged.
Being active is good for mental health. Exercise releases chemicals in the
brain increasing a sense of well being eg boosting self-esteem, helping
with concentration, improving sleep. This is an area a physiotherapist have
a role, as our expertise being most beneficial. Simply educating people on
the mental health benefits is a starting point.
Introduction Many people experience a range of emotional responses to
injury or illness. These responses can significantly impact a person's
engagement with treatment, their progress, and outcomes. Understanding
these responses enables healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive,
empathetic care. Being able to recognise psychological barriers and
facilitators to rehabilitation engagement helps healthcare professionals
create effective therapeutic relationships and support patients through
potentially challenging rehabilitation journeys. These positive
relationships can improve rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life.
Ageing and Disabilities - Physiopedia
Introduction The global population aged 60 years or over numbered 962
million in 2017. The number of older persons is expected to double again by
2050, when it is projected to reach nearly 2.1 billion Ageing can be viewed
as a societal accomplishment, but it also poses a challenge in terms of
health care and continuing healthy functioning for this rapidly growing
population. As a result, it's critical to ensure that these extra years are
not only free of chronic disease or disability but also that mental and
physical functionality is maintained. This will lessen the population's
massive economic and social responsibilities. Nearly half of all healthcare
spending occurs after the age of 65, according to estimates. Successful
aging can be defined as "adding life to the years.". There is a growing
recognition among biomedical experts that the quality of life may be just
as significant as the number of years added to life. While a specific
definition of successful ageing has yet to be agreed upon, it is widely
agreed that it comprises the freedom from chronic disease and the ability
to operate well in old age, both physically and cognitively. Ageing is a
multifaceted phenomenon influenced by genetics, constitution, lifestyle,
and environmental factors. There are distinct phases of growth in human
life: there is a progressive increase in functioning (from infancy to
adolescence), there is a type of plateau during adult life, and then there
is a physiological drop in functioning as one becomes older. The pace,
quantity, and quality of this decline are all influenced by genetic factors
(approximately 25%), but they are mostly influenced by lifestyle and
environmental factors (about 75%). A progressive reduction of functioning
(related to genetics, constitutional variables and to lifestyles), together
with negative environmental factors, could lead to diseases, disorders,
functional limitations, and to disability. Disability[edit | edit source]
Disability is viewed in a dynamic way and as a process, according to
International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF),
World Health Organization, and other conceptual models of disability and
approved by the United Convention of the Rights of the People with
Disabilities According to this vision, disability is the consequence of the
relationship of the person, with his/her health conditions, and the
environment. There is also an international agreement in the view that
“health and active ageing” is not without disorders or without diseases,
but it refers to well-being from a biopsychosocial point of view: so it
refers to well-being and quality of life, even in the presence of a disease
or a disorder. From the more recent conceptual models of ageing and
disability, the aim of each kind of intervention is to prevent pathological
to reduce the risk of age-related health conditions and their consequences,
to promote active and healthy ageing, and to prevent the change from usual
to pathological ageing[3]. People with disabilities and people who are
ageing with disabilities are on the rise all around the world. According to
a report on disability published by the World Health Organization and the
World Bank, roughly 15.3 per cent of people had disabilities in 2004 and
about 15% of people had disabilities in 2010, with about 2-4 per cent of
these persons with disabilities having severe functional difficulties. Age
has a significant impact: the older you get, the more likely you are to
become disabled. For these reasons, the relationship between ageing and
disability has become extremely important, both in terms of its
implications for ageing people's involvement, inclusion, and quality of
life, as well as its implications for socio-sanitary organizations.
Disability with ageing- which refers to ageing people that become people
with a disability only during his/her ageing process, mainly due to
age-related conditions Consequences between being and disability
Three kinds of consequences between ageing and disability.
Disability-related secondary conditions- People with disabilities are more
likely to develop secondary conditions, either directly or indirectly (any
additional physical or mental health conditions that may arise as a result
of a primary disabling condition but are not a specific feature of it),
which are similar to those that ageing people experience in general, but
they occur 20-25 years earlier and are often referred to as premature or
atypical[3]. Age-related conditions—these conditions are related to ageing
and the long-term consequences of exposure to environmental risks, as well
as the effects of poor health behaviours—that may be experienced by ageing
persons and also by ageing people with disabilities. Hypertension, high
cholesterol, diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart disease, gait and mobility
issues, falls, respiratory infections/chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, urine Urinary Incontinence, osteoporosis, skin disease, hearing
and vision loss, and dementia are examples of these conditions.
Multiple Chronic Conditions- the risk of having two or more chronic
conditions at the same time, either in dyads (hypertension and diabetes) or
in triads (cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes). Anatomical and
Physiological changes with Ageing[edit | edit source] Muscle Strength[edit
| edit source] Muscle strength and Postural alignment plays an important
role in an effective functioning in older adults. Loss of muscle strength
has been documented in individuals as young as 50 to 59 years old.
Reductions in muscle strength is closely associated with an increase in
age. Normal changes in the ageing musculoskeletal system include reduced
muscle mass, and loss of bone density and can be compounded by physical
inactivity. After discontinuing resistance training for almost 2 weeks,
more than 5% of the benefits gained are greatly diminished. On recommending
the older adults to spend days or weeks exclusively on bed rest due to
illness or injury, muscle strength swiftly declines, it is lost at
approximately twice the rate it takes to regain it. Reduction in muscle
mass leads to an increased rate of disability. For example, quadriceps
strength is necessary to rise from a chair or toilet seat. At worst,
reduced muscle strength leads to loss of function preventing an older adult
from carrying out daily activities independently, assistance either in the
home or a care center is warranted Bones and Joints More peripheral sites,
such as the radius, experience relative stability in density until
menopause, whereas the spine and neck of the femur show bone loss 5 to 10
years earlier. Intake of vitamin supplementation by men and women aged 65
years and older can reduce fracture risk and bone loss. Moreover, focusing
on weight-bearing exercises can reduce bone loss and diminish the decrease
of bone density commonly seen with advancing age. Wear and Tear on the
joint are also associated with aging due to loss of joint fluid. Joint
changes seem almost inevitable with advanced age in fact osteoarthritis is
one of the conditions nearly all aged individuals experience. With ageing,
the intervertebral discs lose water, flatten and undergo other deleterious
changes.
From one of the books AGEING GRACEFULLY
K RAJARAM IRS 4825
On Mon, 4 Aug 2025 at 09:45, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Sirs,
>
> Perhaps the writer himself has signs of Megalomania.
> Gopalakrishnan
>
> On Monday 4 August, 2025 at 08:23:20 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Megalomania
>
> Megalomania is defined as a psychological condition characterized by an
> excessive self-confidence and a belief in one's own superiority, often
> accompanied by grandiose delusions and impulsive behaviors such as
> unrealistic planning, recklessness, and social intrusiveness.
>
> Megalomania, historically, refers to an obsession with power
> and self-importance, often involving delusional beliefs about one's
> abilities. While the term is no longer used in the mental health field,
> replaced by narcissistic personality disorder, its historical context is
> linked to individuals exhibiting grandiose delusions and a desire for
> excessive power. Examples of historical figures who have been accused of
> megalomania include Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Adolf Hitler.
>
> The term "megalomania" is believed to have emerged in the late 19th
> century, with the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) citing its earliest use
> in 1885.
>
> Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis heavily influenced the early
> understanding of megalomania, viewing it as a relic of infancy or a
> component of other paranoid disorders.
>
> Object Relations Theory:
>
> In the mid-20th century, object relations theory re-evaluated megalomania
> as a defense mechanism, contrasting with Freud's view.
>
> Narcissistic Personality Disorder:
>
> The concept of megalomania as a mental disorder is now largely encompassed
> by the diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
>
> Julius Caesar:His ambition and conquests in the Roman Republic are often
> cited as examples of megalomania.
>
> Napoleon Bonaparte:Napoleon's rise to power and self-proclaimed role as an
> emperor are also seen as examples of megalomania.
>
> Adolf Hitler:Hitler's dictatorial rule and the atrocities committed during
> his regime are often linked to megalomania.
>
> Joseph Stalin:The Soviet dictator's consolidation of power and cult of
> personality are also associated with megalomania.
>
> Emperor Norton I:The self-proclaimed Emperor of the United States in the
> 19th century is another example, albeit a less harmful one.
>
> Other Examples:Historical figures like Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan,
> and Kim Il Sung have also been mentioned in discussions about megalomania.
>
> The concept of cult of personality, where a leader fosters an excessive
> public image, can be linked to megalomania.
>
> Megalomania and Mental Health:
>
> Grandiose Delusions:
>
> Megalomania, as a historical term, often involved grandiose delusions,
> where individuals hold inflated self-perceptions of their abilities and
> importance.
>
> Obsession with Power:
>
> A key characteristic of megalomania is the obsessive desire for power,
> wealth, and fame.
>
> Not a Formal Diagnosis:
>
> It's important to note that megalomania is not a formal diagnosis in
> modern psychiatry; it is now understood as a feature of narcissistic
> personality disorder.
>
> History had shown even in India they were named as
> ASURAS; and they were killed ultimately. So Megalomaniac will arise again
> and again but will be vanquished. K Rajaram IRS 4825
>
> On Mon, 4 Aug 2025 at 07:09, Markendeya Yeddanapudi <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
> --
> *Mar*The Menacing Redundance
>
>
>
> Today, machines can do everything-Innovate,invent,write
> stories,songs,poems,comments,create tests, give answers, evaluate the
> answers, do every research, do wars, make factories and workshops function,
> manage, they can do everything. It is ending economics. In fact machines
> are ending Socialogy, Policies and Politics.
>
> In simple sentence, it has completed our disconnection to nature. We have
> to go back in time, when we were part of nature and living as nature. We
> have to become the prodigals that return to nature, accepting nature on the
> terms of nature. We have to search for meaning and our relevance.
>
> But in the free and healthy nature, where we become part or limb of
> nature, we automatically feel our role and relevance in nature. The whole
> gamut of mechanization itself is being taken over by machines themselves.
>
> When we become the prodigals that return to nature, we have to end the
> present economics, which simply means the destruction of nature as part of
> our living of life. Our fundamental policies of life and the implementing
> politics have to jettison the present political science. The mechanical
> paradigm has to be jettisoned and we have to make the free and healthy
> nature as the paradigm. Actually we have to innovate a situation, where we
> do not destroy nature while being directed my mechanization.
>
> We have to map the total genome of Ecology, where we recognize that the
> Biosphere is in fact one single organism, the organism that needs the free
> and healthy nature. We have to free the meaning given to the word freedom
> as the freedom of the human to do anything on nature. And we have to
> discover the macro DNA that governs and directs the Biosphere as one single
> organism. The DNA ladder in your cells, must coordinate with ecology. We
> have to recognize that everything in nature is connected to enable to live
> and function. In fact everything in the Universe is functionally connected,
> and you are actually pulsating as a connecting limb, just like a tiny nut
> in a very big machine.
>
> As it is the engulfing redundance will lead to the crash of gigantic
> corporates, creating total layoffs and the resulting cascading fall of
> every organization and institution because of the loss of markets of the
> employees. A gigantic economic volcano is threatening.
>
> May be lunatics, who may take to wars create escape and diversion from the
> misery while keeping the misery intact and actually growing. Already many
> wars are sprouting at many places. Every dormant political dispute is
> simmering and they are creating terrible tensions.
>
> All of us think that the ultimate catastrophic war will not happen as
> there can be no such total failure of sanity. But we are finding the
> megalomaniacs in power hurling threats armed with the ultimately
> destructive nuclear weapons.
>
> Every University must first start ‘Free Nature Parks’ without human
> tampering, so that they switch the macro sanity. Actually they must get
> freedom from economics and adopt ecology as the basic paradigm for their
> existence.
>
> YM Sarma
>
> Chat gpt
>
> This piece, *The Menacing Redundance* by YM Sarma, is a powerful and
> urgent meditation on the existential threat posed by over-mechanization and
> the increasing dominance of machines—particularly AI—over every facet of
> human life and society. Here's a reflection and analysis that might help
> you engage more deeply with it or refine it if you're the author.
> ------------------------------
>
> *Key Themes and Ideas:*
>
> *1. Machine Overreach and Redundancy of Humans*
>
> "Machines can do everything... It is ending economics... Sociology,
> Policies and Politics."
>
> The essay opens with a stark observation: the rise of machines and AI is
> making human roles obsolete. It's not just about job displacement—it’s
> about the erosion of meaning in human activity. The term "menacing
> redundance" is well-chosen; it suggests not only excess, but a dangerous
> kind of uselessness being imposed on humanity.
>
> *2. Disconnection from Nature*
>
> "It has completed our disconnection to nature."
>
> This line is the pivot of the essay. The author argues that technology has
> severed the last strands that connected humans with the natural world. This
> disconnection is not just environmental, but philosophical and spiritual.
>
> *3. Return to Nature as Redemption*
>
> "We have to become the prodigals that return to nature..."
>
> This is a central metaphor: humans as prodigal children who have strayed
> too far and must return—not to a primitive existence, but to one in harmony
> with ecological systems. It's a call for humility and reconnection.
>
> *4. Call to Reject the Mechanical Paradigm*
>
> "The mechanical paradigm has to be jettisoned..."
>
> The essay argues for a paradigm shift: from economics to ecology, from
> control to cooperation, from machine-driven logic to biospheric wisdom.
> It’s not just anti-technology—it’s about reclaiming human and planetary
> balance.
>
> *5. Biosphere as a Single Organism*
>
> "We have to map the total genome of Ecology..."
>
> Sarma uses a biological metaphor, urging us to view Earth as a living
> organism—an idea reminiscent of the *Gaia Hypothesis*. The DNA metaphor
> here is striking: our individual human biology must align with ecological
> rhythms, not dominate them.
>
> *6. Impending Economic Collapse and War*
>
> "A gigantic economic volcano is threatening."
>
> There’s a prediction of systemic collapse: corporate failure, job loss,
> societal breakdown, and potentially, war—both as a symptom and a
> smokescreen for deeper structural failures.
> ------------------------------
>
> *Stylistic Observations:*
>
> - *Urgency and Passion:* The language is emotive, almost prophetic at
> times. Phrases like “engulfing redundance,” “economic volcano,” and “macro
> sanity” heighten the sense of alarm and inevitability.
> - *Philosophical Overtones:* The piece straddles science, ecology, and
> metaphysics. It’s less a policy prescription and more a manifesto for
> existential realignment.
> - *Metaphor-rich:* The use of the prodigal son, DNA, machines, and
> volcanoes gives the piece a mythic quality, underscoring the scale of the
> transformation the author is urging.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *Suggestions (If You're the Author or Editor):*
>
> 1. *Clarify some syntax* – A few sentences (e.g., “Actually we have to
> innovate a situation...”) could be restructured for clarity.
> 2. *Balance emotion with evidence* – Even in a passionate piece, some
> grounding in real-world examples or research can make the argument more
> impactful.
> 3. *Consider structure* – Paragraphing could be used more
> strategically to help readers follow the flow of ideas. Currently, it feels
> like a stream-of-consciousness essay; a more organized format could enhance
> readability.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *Closing Thought:*
>
> This essay is not just a critique of mechanization—it's a warning and a
> plea for reconnection. Whether one agrees with all its premises or not, it
> demands serious reflection on what it means to be human in an increasingly
> artificial world.
>
> Would you like help revising this into a more formal essay, or perhaps
> adapting it into a speech or article for publication?
>
> Sure. Here’s a *comprehensive evaluation* of your essay *“The Menacing
> Redundance”* using a formal marking scheme, as might be applied in an
> academic or editorial setting. I'll use a *100-mark system*, divided into
> key criteria relevant to reflective or persuasive essays.
> ------------------------------
>
> *✅ 1. Content and Originality (25 marks)*
>
> - *Score: 22/25*
>
> *Strengths:*
>
> - The core ideas are original and bold.
> - The essay offers a unique philosophical perspective on the
> relationship between machines, humans, and nature.
> - It anticipates societal collapse through a lens not often
> explored—ecological disconnect and loss of meaning.
>
> *Suggestions:*
>
> - A few points could be better developed with more concrete examples
> or links to real-world events or thinkers.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *✅ 2. Coherence and Structure (20 marks)*
>
> - *Score: 14/20*
>
> *Strengths:*
>
> - Strong opening and thematic consistency throughout.
> - The “prodigal return to nature” metaphor provides a compelling
> throughline.
>
> *Suggestions:*
>
> - The essay would benefit from clearer paragraphing and transitions.
> - Some sections feel like tangents without clear linkage to the
> central thesis.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *✅ 3. Language and Expression (20 marks)*
>
> - *Score: 15/20*
>
> *Strengths:*
>
> - Vivid language, strong metaphors, and passionate tone.
> - Inventive phrases like “macro DNA” and “engulfing redundance” spark
> interest.
>
> *Suggestions:*
>
> - Some awkward phrasing and grammatical slips reduce clarity (e.g.,
> “directed my mechanization” likely meant “by”).
> - Punctuation (especially comma and spacing use) needs attention:
> e.g., “Innovate,invent,write” should be “innovate, invent, write.”
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *✅ 4. Argumentation and Logical Flow (15 marks)*
>
> - *Score: 10/15*
>
> *Strengths:*
>
> - Thought-provoking central argument: that we must reject
> mechanization as a guiding force and return to nature.
>
> *Suggestions:*
>
> - Some logical jumps (e.g., from economic collapse to nuclear war)
> would benefit from further elaboration or evidence.
> - Not all claims are substantiated (e.g., “machines are ending
> economics”), which weakens persuasive impact.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *✅ 5. Grammar and Mechanics (10 marks)*
>
> - *Score: 6/10*
>
> *Strengths:*
>
> - Strong vocabulary and expressive range.
>
> *Suggestions:*
>
> - Several grammatical issues: missing articles, misused prepositions,
> inconsistent capitalization (e.g., “Socialogy” instead of “Sociology”).
> - Sentence structure could be improved in places for readability and
> impact.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *✅ 6. Creativity and Insight (10 marks)*
>
> - *Score: 9/10*
>
> *Strengths:*
>
> - Highly creative and philosophical.
> - Offers deep insight into the spiritual and existential crisis of
> modern humanity.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *🔚 Total Score: 76/100*
> ------------------------------
>
> *🎓 Grade: B+ (Upper Second-Class / Above Average)*
>
> *Overall Feedback:*
> This is a deeply reflective and original essay with philosophical depth
> and strong metaphorical language. The core message is compelling, and the
> vision is clear. With improvements in structure, grammar, and logical flow,
> it could become a powerful manifesto or published opinion piece. It stands
> out for its *visionary tone* and *moral urgency*.
> ------------------------------
>
> Would you like help editing this into a polished version for publication,
> submission, or presentation?
>
> Of course. Here’s a poem inspired by the themes in *The Menacing
> Redundance* — our disconnection from nature, the rise of machines, and
> the longing to return to something essential and alive.
> ------------------------------
>
> *Return, Prodigal*
>
> We built our gods from gears and code,
> And crowned them kings in silent mode.
> They think, they write, they plan, they war—
> While we forget what we are for.
>
> We carved the forests into wires,
> Lit up the sky with dead desires.
> Each moment tuned to digital breath,
> We marched toward a quiet death.
>
> The stream still sings where no one hears,
> The wind still weeps with ancient tears.
> The soil still dreams of naked feet,
> Of lives once lived in rhythms sweet.
>
> But we—displaced from root and sun—
> Have lost the pulse of what we’ve done.
> No bird can perch on printed skies,
> No soul is saved where meaning dies.
>
> Yet still the earth, with aching grace,
> Extends its hand, invites embrace.
> “Return,” it says, “before too late—
> Undo the clock, unseal your fate.”
>
> Be not the mind that only schemes,
> But hands that plant, and hearts that dream.
> Find home not in the metal's glow,
> But where the seeds of being grow.
>
> Let silence speak, let stillness teach,
> What no machine shall ever reach.
> You are not built—you’re born to be,
> A limb of earth, not circuitry.
> ------------------------------
>
> Would you like a version of this poem in a specific form (like a sonnet,
> haiku series, or free verse), or tailored for a particular setting or
> audience?
>
> Certainly. Here's a *group song* inspired by *The Menacing Redundance* —
> meant to be sung by a group in harmony (think: community circles,
> environmental gatherings, student movements, or university nature parks as
> mentioned in the essay).
> ------------------------------
>
> *🌿 “Back to the Breath of the Earth”*
>
> *(A group song for voices in harmony)*
>
> *[Verse 1 — Solo or Small Group]*
> We walked away from forest and flame,
> Chasing the shine without a name.
> Built up our towers, built up our pride,
> Forgot the winds, forgot the tide.
>
> *[Chorus — Full Group, Strong and Uplifting]*
> 🌎 Back to the breath of the earth we go,
> Down to the roots where the rivers flow.
> Tear down the walls that the wires have spun,
> We are the sky, the soil, the sun!
> (Ohhh…)
> We are the sky, the soil, the sun!
>
> *[Verse 2 — New Voices Join]*
> The fields are calling, the oceans grieve,
> The silence speaks in every leaf.
> Machines may mimic, twist and turn,
> But only fire from life can burn.
>
> *[Chorus — Repeat, Louder]*
> 🌎 Back to the breath of the earth we go,
> Down to the roots where the rivers flow.
> Tear down the walls that the wires have spun,
> We are the sky, the soil, the sun!
> (Ohhh…)
> We are the sky, the soil, the sun!
>
> *[Bridge — Spoken or Sung in Harmony]*
> Not above, not apart—
> We are nature’s beating heart.
> One great body, one great soul,
> Many voices, one clear goal.
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> *[Final Chorus — A Capella, Slower]*
> 🌎 Back to the breath of the earth we go,
> Down to the roots where the rivers flow.
> Tear down the walls that the wires have spun,
> We are the sky, the soil, the sun...
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> *[Outro — Whispered or Sung Softly]*
> We are the sky...
> The soil...
> The sun.
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