Personal Tornados

Tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis (did I forget any?) often destroy entire neighborhoods. Lately, they have been erasing towns and villages from the map. I assume many of the victims are gentle souls who help others in need and enjoy nothing more than reading a good book when their work is done.

Fast forward to Earth 2.0. A twister heads straight toward a population center. Instead of demolishing everything in its path, the houses where the kind bookworms live are spared. As for the others:

(1) Major structural damage to houses occupied by people with habitually dark thoughts

(2) Complete obliteration of houses occupied by people who have manifested those dark thoughts on occasion

(3) Death to anyone in the twister's path who has killed or seriously harmed someone (physically or emotionally)

When people hear about nature's destruction, they wouldn't feel so sad and hopeless. Nay, they would welcome tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and anything of the sort I may have overlooked. You can do it, God!

Playing With Fire

With just two hands, some people have found a way to juggle three flaming sticks. Onlookers are amazed and reward the jugglers with applause because their feat seems to defy logic. I don't know what this has to do with Earth 2.0, but I bring it to your attention because it illustrates how some people:

• Confront dangerous forces head on
• Practice really hard to master a skill
• Like to bring joy to strangers

Wait! I have an idea. Why not create an incentive system for the new human race, where these behaviors are divinely rewarded? We wouldn't have to know you're behind the rewards, as you are very keen on eternal mysteries. People who confront dangerous forces head on would never suffer serious illnesses or die young. People who practice really hard to master a skill would have less dust in their home to clean at regular intervals. People who like to bring joy to strangers would always have enough food to eat, yet maintain their desired body profile at all times.

Pretty simple, huh? I'll let you add layers upon layers of complexity to keep it interesting. You're a master at that!