College: Is it really necessary?

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What it comes down to is that we've lost sight of the value of hard work, and the effort that is required as part of existence. So our lives have become less practical and unnecessary. Nurture, build, fix, and maintain. If you have any kind of skill that relates to day to day living, you will always have an important functional role within society. Most people I know that went into a trade because they didn't have college potential are married, own a house, and are doing well, while many of the college graduates have nothing to speak of. Many people can't fix or build anything, so we're severely disconnected from real life. As the older generations retire there is going to be a huge gap to fill.

Because of the rate of growth, the planetary mind seems to have a quick feedback system. Our problems are nothing new, just amplified. Our parents and grandparents worked hard and naturally sought a certain level of comfort and a way out from under the bottom. Those are illusory concerns though, as the self is still being directed inward rather than towards the collective. So you get the mess we have in a short period of time because the lesson isn't being grasped. The great thing is it creates a ripe condition for service, and rebuilding (healing) can begin. Many intuitively know this, and are drawn towards a more practical way of living. The problem is many want to retreat and start over, but the point is to go towards all the issues.