By Maria Lisa Polegatto July 28, 2025
Humans can be defined as two legged primate mammals while species can be defined as biological organisms capable of interbreeding with a Latin name. Human species then can mean two legged primate mammals that biologically interbreed and are known as homo sapiens or "wise man". So how wise are we?
There are layers to peel back on the human species. It is not just who we are today, but what we were, where we came from, why we are here, when we arrived and how we go forward. Let's take a look at some of these layers .
Who are we?
We as wise man still wonder who created us and who is the most superior. We look for footsteps to see who walked the land first - humans or animals. In the area of species we are a part of nature which consists of many different species of plants, animals, organisms, etc.. We as humans think we are superior and run the planet, but really other species freely enjoy the earth alongside us and sustain the earth more than humans do. We are to be blamed, not applauded, for the current state of the earth.
What are we doing here?
Humans walk the earth with many different ideas, plans and dreams yet we shun difference. Unfortunately we destroy the planet trying to keep up with the Jones down the street, in the same city, Province/State, Country or world. We live in an economic world that is spinning out of control with days passing us by faster than we can keep up. Greed is rampant. Instead of working to love our life, we live to work. What do we live for when climate changes and burns our homes, floods our lands and there is no more oxygen or clean water? What are we doing to sustain future generations?
Where did we come from?
This part is really interesting. We talk about not living in the past or pining for the future but rather to live in the moment. But we dig up the past under dirt, rocks and even garbage piles to search for evidence of the history of the planet, humans and other species. We find the truth of how many species we have destroyed, yet we destroy more of these precious invaluable species who freely give of themselves to keep the earth healthy while we go on destroying everything on the planet. We need to know what we have lost but we need to take that knowledge and do better in the now for the future. We come from our roots that need to grow future generations.
Why do we need to know?
We are humans and humans are inquisitive creatures. We believe we are smart yet we destroy our only home. We explored the moon and now we are off exploring other planets light years away to move to, instead of conserving our planet. A planet that is still a mystery to us. We still find species previously unidentified on land and in water. While gravity grounds us, we are not grounded in the habit of conservation. Why do we not care about our children's futures?
When did we start the search?
When have we never searched the earth from daylight to dusk, overnight and into the next morning? We even search our dreams for answers and clues. We call our ourselves superior but does any of our life matter in the end? We run, relax, renew in the earth, where others will come later and dig up our bones to prove we were here. It is interesting information for sure. But when do we search for a better tomorrow for our planet? Many do but many do not.
How do we move forward?
Do we have enough faith to trust in the process of renewing the earth? Can we stand still long enough to take one step at a time without running over everything in front of us? Can we see the change in the world that needs to be made? Would we rather run about being blindfolded or learn to take steps before running into and over the future? How do we move forward when the earth is crashing down around us?
We need to have gratitude, enjoy the moments before us and practice peace with others. We need to love deeply our life, other species, the planet. We need to build trust with others and be fair in our dealings. Not just for ourselves but for others. We need to believe without seeing everything as we run past it. Other species need no proof to exist. While history is to be learned from, God has never needed proof to exist. Are humans, wise man, not wise enough to just believe in the future and act upon it for the betterment of future generations of all species?
Who we are, what we were, where we came from, why we are here, when we arrived and how we go forward requires much work one step at a time, one day at a time. We can do it by working through the layers of life to benefit the future.
There are layers to peel back on the human species. It is not just who we are today, but what we were, where we came from, why we are here, when we arrived and how we go forward. Let's take a look at some of these layers .
Who are we?
We as wise man still wonder who created us and who is the most superior. We look for footsteps to see who walked the land first - humans or animals. In the area of species we are a part of nature which consists of many different species of plants, animals, organisms, etc.. We as humans think we are superior and run the planet, but really other species freely enjoy the earth alongside us and sustain the earth more than humans do. We are to be blamed, not applauded, for the current state of the earth.
What are we doing here?
Humans walk the earth with many different ideas, plans and dreams yet we shun difference. Unfortunately we destroy the planet trying to keep up with the Jones down the street, in the same city, Province/State, Country or world. We live in an economic world that is spinning out of control with days passing us by faster than we can keep up. Greed is rampant. Instead of working to love our life, we live to work. What do we live for when climate changes and burns our homes, floods our lands and there is no more oxygen or clean water? What are we doing to sustain future generations?
Where did we come from?
This part is really interesting. We talk about not living in the past or pining for the future but rather to live in the moment. But we dig up the past under dirt, rocks and even garbage piles to search for evidence of the history of the planet, humans and other species. We find the truth of how many species we have destroyed, yet we destroy more of these precious invaluable species who freely give of themselves to keep the earth healthy while we go on destroying everything on the planet. We need to know what we have lost but we need to take that knowledge and do better in the now for the future. We come from our roots that need to grow future generations.
Why do we need to know?
We are humans and humans are inquisitive creatures. We believe we are smart yet we destroy our only home. We explored the moon and now we are off exploring other planets light years away to move to, instead of conserving our planet. A planet that is still a mystery to us. We still find species previously unidentified on land and in water. While gravity grounds us, we are not grounded in the habit of conservation. Why do we not care about our children's futures?
When did we start the search?
When have we never searched the earth from daylight to dusk, overnight and into the next morning? We even search our dreams for answers and clues. We call our ourselves superior but does any of our life matter in the end? We run, relax, renew in the earth, where others will come later and dig up our bones to prove we were here. It is interesting information for sure. But when do we search for a better tomorrow for our planet? Many do but many do not.
How do we move forward?
Do we have enough faith to trust in the process of renewing the earth? Can we stand still long enough to take one step at a time without running over everything in front of us? Can we see the change in the world that needs to be made? Would we rather run about being blindfolded or learn to take steps before running into and over the future? How do we move forward when the earth is crashing down around us?
We need to have gratitude, enjoy the moments before us and practice peace with others. We need to love deeply our life, other species, the planet. We need to build trust with others and be fair in our dealings. Not just for ourselves but for others. We need to believe without seeing everything as we run past it. Other species need no proof to exist. While history is to be learned from, God has never needed proof to exist. Are humans, wise man, not wise enough to just believe in the future and act upon it for the betterment of future generations of all species?
Who we are, what we were, where we came from, why we are here, when we arrived and how we go forward requires much work one step at a time, one day at a time. We can do it by working through the layers of life to benefit the future.
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