04-11-2011, 04:13 AM
(04-11-2011, 04:07 AM)3DMonkey Wrote: I understand. (thank you for disclaimer. I am prone to be sensitive)
I do understand. Completely. When I go down that road, I always wind up at the place where I am responsible for me. It becomes a situation where I must accept the idea that my thoughts are what determine my outlook, and in so doing, all others are under the same scope. Helping others see themselves is what we truly long for. This is the "home" we seek, as I'm seeing it right now. What do we desire more than for every Other to see themselves, and in so doing, escape this darn veil thingy. Alas, we have no power over other individuals. It happens within the individual. Deep down, we struggle with desires of power ourselves. The idea of overpowering the suppressing factions is enticing, but it is not how we would do it, really. If given the chance to sit down with a person in "power", our instinctual tactics would be empathy and compassion. If they won't listen, it's on them, not us.
We do make a difference by loving our family. No job is too small for a collective effort to love. Don't sell yourself short. You are making an impact. You are making an impact.
You are making a positive impact.
Very true, 3DM. You have articulated it rather well. Things are as they are. And you put the sting where it lies - personal responsibility.
And thanks for taking my question in a positive light. I was afraid that you might think I was sort of attacking what you said. My only intention is to learn as much as possible from the wonderful, intelligent, and devoted people that populate this forum. In that process, I may ask a few naive, stupid or even apparently arrogant questions.
But without the questions, how can we attempt to share? I hope I develop the healthy habit of asking and receiving questions with poise and balance.