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Ask yourself this
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As a living being it is completely and utterly natural to have your own perspective on life and the interactions you experience each moment. There are as many perceptions on what happens every day as there are sentient beings on the planet. It is simply not possible for two beings to perceive it in exactly the same way - it's literally absolutely impossible. This is a crucial point to accept, as once we realise that there is absolutely no possibility that another person can perceive life exactly as we do, then we have a greater potential to stop crucifying each other for the little differences in opinion we all have and the imperfections we all have.
Having said that, this does not mean that we cannot see the other being's perspective on things. In fact, unless we do this, peace - both on an individual and collective level - will never be attainable. Most conflict - at the micro level in personal relationships, and at the macro level between governments - is because of our refusal to see, or care about, another being's perspective. If we could see life through their eyes for a moment, it could have a dramatic impact on the decisions and actions we take each day.
So much in the world would change the moment we fully appreciated the perspective of others, and resolved to do something about it.
Ask yourself this - if you were the mother or father of a family in an oil rich country in the Middle East, would you want the reader of this blog in the UK or US to go and march for peace just before their country declares war on theirs, or would you want them to do every possible thing within their capability to stop your home being destroyed and some of your family killed? Which would you want if you were them?
Ask yourself this - if you were a chicken in a factory farm, or a veal calf or a pig in a pen so small that you can't even turn around in, what would you want the human reader of this blog to do for you?
Ask yourself this - if you were an Indian farmer growing rice to be sold as a commodity, would you prefer the reader to buy Fair trade or Unfair Trade Basmati?
Ask yourself this - if you were the Indian farmer's unborn son, would you want the reader to buy fair-trade, or to not buy it at all, and instead let them rebuild their own local food culture and become self-sustainable as a nation once again?
Ask yourself this - if you were a 7yr old child, would you rather do a SAT exam or would you rather the readers fought for an educational system that allowed you to be creative in whatever way your little heart desired at any given moment, instead of having your memory tested about something quite irrelevant to a happy life?
Ask yourself this - if you were a fish, would you prefer if we humans continued to use the pill as a contraceptive or would you prefer the reader to use another method that didn't alter its sexuality, due to the amount of oestrogen it releases into our waterways?
Ask yourself this - if you were a dog or a mouse or a monkey in an animal testing laboratory, would you want the reader to continue buying cosmetics 'because they're worth it', or would you prefer if we radiated our own intrinsic natural beauty through eating fresh fruit and vegetables, with lots of water, everyday?
Ask yourself this - if you were a bee, would you rather we all got new 3G phones, or would you prefer if the reader seriously reduced the use of the ones we already owned, or dare I say it, get rid of it altogether?
Ask yourself this - if you were a bird, would you prefer if human farmers used organic and biodynamic methods of production, or would you prefer it if we humans sprayed the land full of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers?
Ask yourself this - if you were a murderer, rapist or a thief, would you rather someone banged you up in a cell for 20 years as punishment, or would you rather they realise that you are also a victim in as much need of help (possibly in more need of help and love) than the person you committed the offence against, and give you the help and support you need to become a healthy part of society again at some point in the future? Challenging, I know.
Ask yourself this - if you were the earth's waterways or soil, would you prefer it if the reader went to the toilet in a 'normal lets-shit-in-our-drinking-water' toilet, or in a compost loo?
Ask yourself this - if you were a child, would you prefer it if the adult reader of this took climate change really seriously and done everything they could right now to limit their emissions to as low as they possibly could, or would you prefer it if the reader just carried on much the same as normal whilst changing their light and recycling their tetra-paks?
Ask yourself this - if you were me would you prefer to have to write this blog, highlighting the abuse and destruction we readers actively take part in each day, probably incurring the dislike of some of the readers / friends / family in the process because it raises a lot of difficult feelings for them, or would you prefer to be sitting around a camp fire with your friends having a cold cider after a long day in the fields?
I truly believe that if we could just see things from each others perspectives, and mixed it with a deeper love and caring for that being's perspective, we would would attain peace in our lives and harmony on this planet. If we keep acting based solely on our own perspective then we will always be fighting, always have an US and THEM situation.
It can seem daunting to have to consider everyone else's perspective when considering your best course of action, but just remember that if everyone lived by the same ideals - and I think someone needs to start doing it sometime - then you'd also have loads of people considering your perspective also.
I am sure you all have at least a slightly different perspective on this than me! I would love to hear it so let me know! How is it to try and live to your ideals when you have a family, or somewhere there is nobody around to support you and so on? I'd really love to know more of your thoughts on all the big issues.
Great to be sharing the planet with you all.
THE FREECONOMY BLOG is written by Mark Boyle, founder of the Freeconomy Community
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Meera comments ...
Great! Everyone likes to live their life in their ideal way....I would love to do that too! I heartily agree with you that if everyone started considering others' perspective, the Earth would certainly become a better place to live in. But it is impossible that 100% of the world population would start thinking so; there will always be someone or the other who would take advantage of the others, it's a fact. What shall be done about that? And for now, whoever I talk with about reducing meat-consumption for retaining the ecological balance, says that it's good for health (due to high proteins) whatsoever and it's our duty to maintain our own health before thinking about other animals'......one of them even argued that if we were not eligible for eating meat, then why don't we have appendix whose main function is to digest cellulose from plants? I only told him that it was appendix becoming more and more vestigial due to increasing meat consumption rather than the other way round. Anyone has anything stronger to tell him?
elusive butterfly comments ...
I wish to have better Ideals! Firstly though how am I to hitch hike and save fuel expenditure in a safe way without putting my 5yr old son and myself at risk? I was thinking of selling my car and buying an eco friendly motorbike that uses an 8p charge of electricity for a 40m mile journey.When you said you use a solar panel for your laptop... Would it be possible to get one strong enough to charge an eco friendly electric motorbike? Also would my five year old son be permitted by law to ride pillion? I have a push bike and also wish to bike often when I finally manage to get tyres for it.(I wore the others inside out!)
How does a person become part of a permaculture? I have searched and searched on the internet to no avail.I would much rather be sitting around a camp fire with like minded people at the end of the day,Instead of being couped up in a council flat alone at the end of the day,when my son has gone to bed.
Is there a website that lists all the possibilities for a greener lifestyle? I seem to find scraps of information here there and everywhere?! Maybe I Just dont know how to look in the right places?...
What does Dermatologically tested mean?
I bought a new foundation the other day and Boots couldnt tell me if it had been tested on animals.I had to ring two different numbers and Maybelline informed me they dont test on animals.So I bought that brand of foundation.But when I got it home It says Dermatologically tested on the back of the foundation? What does this mean?..
I feel so niave.I want to make less of an impact on our planet for my sons sake etc.. but lack the information...
As for smiling more at people... as once suggested on here... It makes me feel down.Because an extremely large majority of people scowl back! :{
Im sure they link Smiling with being smug!?.. They seem to have the attitude `whats there to smile about?` which I find sad.
People seem to be so much more defensive these days... Ive always tried my best to show kindness and understanding as much as possible throughout my life... But the majority of people Ive met think its a ticket to try and walk all over you.. and think you must be a push over or a loon to give your time to others.
Do other people have similar experiences?
Im 34 yrs old and dont feel as though I fit into current society.I was walking down my local high street the other day and observing people.I didnt see one person smiling out of well over a hundred people! :(
When people I first meet hear that Im single they dont understand why? I have no trouble attracting the opposite sex.Im confident,Intelligent,Pretty,Funny,Witty,I get on with most people... Ive got lots of interesting attributes.I can sing pretty well.I started singing around the pubs `n clubs when I was 21yrs old.Im quite good at sketching and painting.Im a keen amatuer Photographer.Im really creative... Ive made fancy dress costumes for friends out of old clothes that have won first prize in competitions.I love animals and nature.Im a good listener.Im not selfish.Im a good cook etc... yet Im single because I dont believe in fairytales,will not accept a partner cheating on me and have self worth and expect to be treated with respect.
Personally I think Society has become an Institution.People have become Institutionalised... in their everyday waking and working life without realizing.I feel odd and a loner for not conforming.
I have lots of friends (aqaintences) But only one really true friend that gets me.She`s got an amazing heart... We discuss things and respect each others opinions.We also have a wicked laugh! And both enjoy witty banter! :)
Regardless of past experiences,I dont think all men are bastards.I think a lot are just misunderstood and confused with societies expectations.The same as a lot of women out there are.Women are much more premiscious than they used to be.Its seen as being in control of their sexuality? But from most women Ive spoken too its a front,when they`re just looking for love,Respect and acceptance but havent got the confidence or self worth to respect themselves and expect respect in return for fear of being left on the shelf.
elusive butterfly comments ...
Just found loads of information and links in your Feb 04/08.Blog.... That should keep me busy for a while!
Phew,something to work on... :) I can feel the tension lifting already... (fingers crossed!) :{
Lyssa M comments ...
Mark- I didn't reply straight after reading because to be perfectly honest one of these points really disturbed me, And you missed one out... "If you were a child, molested and raped for years... would you to at least know the monster was behind bars or that he was 'recieving help' and having the oportunity to do it all over again to another child" or "if you are the mother of the child taken, raped and killed" or any number of questions... these kind of people do not change, no matter how much "help" they recieve!
Living to my ideals is difficult with hubby.... he's very money orientated... mind you he was going on about how money was the root cause for so many evils... when asked why he is so obsessed with it then, he replied he's caugt in this society... it's the only way. With him I just do as much as I can but he really doesn't understand why I don't want to travel anymore. With my family, they know by now how headstrong I am and tend not to question anything.... or if they do they don't expect me to give in to their point of view, lol... especially when it comes to breastfeeding!! I think without people to support you I think it's really hard to make as much of a change in your way of life.... in a group, with support it's much better... as you know, the gentler life is certainly not gentler on your body... it's hard work... when you are ill and so have nothing to eat... with support there will always be an extra plate of food when you need it, when you are alone and depressed there'll be that hug of support and cheering on. I was reading Fergus the Forager's blog and he really suffered with his back and I think the problems he was having were purely because he was doing this alone... he needs back up, someone to help him alone and that he can help in return.
elusive butterfly- not sure of the laws regarding children on motobikes.. I know mybrothers mate used to ride with his 7 yr old son but not sure about a 5 year old... not sure I'd trust my 5 yr olds grip... but also I really wouldn't advise it, I come from a biking background... all the men in my family for generations have been bikers and so I've had lots of friends and a big topic of conversation is the disdain and blatent disregard drivers have for bikes... they cut them up dangerously, and often just don't see them... there is no way I'd ride with my child on the back... I've seen the accidents... puts you off, lol...
elusive butterfly comments ...
Im glad you touched upon the subject of rehabilitation Lyss M.I didnt agree with Marks comments either.I myself was sexually abused and subsiquently raped by my own father from the age of 2years to 13 years also Physically and mentally abused by him untill the age of 21yrs when he beat me up for the last time.
That night I`d finally had enough and said to him if he didnt leave the family home within 2 weeks I would report him to the police for all the abuse he had ever done.Within 2 weeks he had moved out.My Mother(I am a result of rape) My eldest sister,he also abused her.My youngest sister heard the abuse happening(we shared a room) but she wasnt sexually abused.(I never let her out of my sight)
I finally plucked up the courage to report my father to the police 2years ago.He pleaded guilty and is currently serving an 11year sentence.My family have disowned me because of this.My father could undergo as much rehabilitation as the world could throw at him and I know in my heart from all the years Ive known and lived with him he would be as devious and cold hearted as Ive always known him to be.
I think the Government needs to target families who are unaware of their `bad` parenting and help them to work more positively as a network.Our society today is based on how our parents taught us to behave.What Ideals did they instill in us? If one parent,has difficulties with parenting,then their offspring will probably be bad parents too.... and so on and so forth.... My eldest sister Physically and mentally abused my neice,and now my neice has no self asteem and is merely existing in her own low self worth as a result and not living life to the best of her abilities because she doesnt know how.My sister only taught her self loathing,hate and hopelessness... Because thats what my sister was taught by my father.... My fathers mother was an evil woman... My father was also Physically and mentally abused as a child.
When I first had my son I was worried I wouldnt be a good parent because I hadnt been brought up properly.But Because of my own personal awareness of these fears.Ive been able to seek help and take Assertiveness classes,councelling,and see a Psychiatrist and Psycologist.As a result my son is very confident,loving,kind and bright.But I had a good heart to start with because for some reason being abused had the opposite effect on me than it did on my sister.It helped me to empathise with peoples feelings on a deeper level.:)
I dont mean this in a nasty way Mark.Coz I think your fab! :) But from the sounds of things,unless your not letting on.Uve had a pretty stable upbringing and are one of the `lucky ones` which unless you`ve read extensively on the subject of the possibilities of rehabilitation,crimanology and experienced it first hand.Your treading on thin ice.:{ No malice intended...
As for what I wrote above.I dont mind writeing it as an example.But its in the past now.No sympathy please guys... Its made me the person I am today and as cliche as it may sound,I wouldnt change it now if I could no matter how painfull it was.Because I like who I am as a result! :)
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Mark comments ...
Meera - thanks for that. I would add that it doesn't matter if someone takes advantage of you as long as you don't mind been 'taken advantage' of. There is no abuser if someone doesn't feel abused. I think it comes down to what spirit the giving is done in. I strive to give in the spirit of not caring if it is returned. I also believe unconditional giving to someone who may first be trying to take advantage can in time have a transformative effect on that person - that has been my experience in life anyway. When I was managing an organic food shop I caught an alcoholic stealing a bottle of organic whiskey. He expected to have the police come along, but I told him I would go with him to his AA meeting if he thought it would help. Four days later he came in and give me the price of a bottle of booze he stolen weeks earlier which I didn't even know about - it was a beautiful moment to see what most people would see as an alcoholic thieve showing their true Nature, a nature that just needs bringing out in a tough world.. When you connect with people from the heart you can transform them, I know it because I see it everyday.
Ana comments ...
Very nice answer Mark, now the difficult question how are we going to deal with the sex offenders/pedophiles/rapists/killers as mention above? There are/will always be some of them be lock up indefinitely. What about the victims damage for life, I think the victims of crime are not having support enough and consider their sufferings. Do you know what rehabilitation means for our govt., back to the community, that makes us (the ones who live in social housing) not to trust of some of our neighbours, we cannot leave our children play out and feel trap in our homes. Any community spirit, where?
Lyssa M comments ...
I'm totally with you Ana... Being a mum too, I kno wexactly what you mean... I found out there was a sex offender in our road.. well one of the closes on the road... makes you sick to your stomach. Alot of what is said is about money... which the reasoning that without money crime would dissapear but there are certain crimes which have absolutely nothing to do with money. There will always be these sick people around and something needs to be done about it... Mark might argue about rehabilitaion but how would you know? how would you know if someone is "cured"... is it worth the risk of letting a "cured" murderer/peadophile out onto the streets only for him to kill/abuse someone? I won't tell my cure... I know for a fact that you won't agree with it, lol..... but this is one problem with your prospective... you are alone, one person.... being a parent gives you an entirely new perspective!!
elusive butterfly comments ...
Mark.You touched on the subject of Rehabilitation.Members have also brought the subject up with concern.
But you havent backed it up in your later post,why?
Surely if you thought strongly enough about it to mention it in your blog you would have personal reasoning for backing it up?
Alcoholics have an addiction.They could be the nicest people you ever wish to meet.This has no bearing on People who are out `n out abusers.
I personally believe that you cant help some people.They will just take and take with no regard for their self worth or others.
I Think its Important to scatter kindness so you can help more people and less can just take advantage.Ive only recently come to this Conclusion.But wish I had realised it years ago.It would have saved me a lot of heartache and trouble and I could have helped more people.Some people are self taught negative thinking victims and no matter what you do to help them they will continue on the same self distructive path throughout the entirity of their lives,bringing innocent people down with them along the way.People like this will just suck you dry and the more you help them the weaker their mental state becomes...
I know you said about giving unconditionally,and I agree with this to a point.But in some cases its hopeless,and you may aswell be flogging a dead horse.At times like this it would be more profitable to save your energy for people who are more gratefull for your time and who are actually willing to take something positive from it dont you think?
Your views on the matter please? :)
Peace & Love,Jo x
Mark comments ...
Elusive Butterfly, LyssaM, Ana and everyone else! The only reason I haven't replied is lack of time, life is hectic with me at the moment. I was going to answer the comments one by one this time, some of them are quite emotive with huge issues involved and some are bigger than the actual blog - I don't want to just respond to them with a couple of lines of the top of my head. So please just bear with me, I honestly promise to respond at first chance! I hope no one feels I am ignoring them :-(
Meera comments ...
Hey, Mark, you said life is hectic? What's up? Are you alright? I'll pray to God, whatever, we are all with you!
Fergus comments ...
Ask yourself this: Why is Mark being so rude and ignoring everyone?
Ask yourself this: Shall we provide him with some nettles to flog himself with as punishment?
Ask yourself this:Would that be unfair to punish such an inspirational chap?
Ask yourself this: Is Mark allowing himself to have a little love and pleasure. Let's hope so?!
elusive butterfly comments ...
Didnt mean to gang up on you... Hope your o.k. :)
Jo x
vivian comments ...
I think that this stuff is remarkably obnoxious and there should be nobody out there reading this bull... think about this !! However, I will say one positive thing about all of this.. it IS food for thought .. when one feels like reading it. Terrific stuff in a way....??
Mark comments ...
So sorry for lack of commenting from me this week, but not a spare second these days and really feeling the need for some time off, though cannot possibly see how. I've just read the comments as best as I can and respond as best I can, though erringly I'd imagine and I guess no matter what I say it won't please everyone. I will speak the truth as I see it though and expect no less from you all. Lots has come up so I'll answer each comment systematically.
Elusive Butterfly - I understand your concerns, though hitching is only fractionally more dangerous than driving. I totally understand need to protect sun though so not my place to advice there. All I would say is that you only get maybe 1 incident every 5 years around hitching, but the media devour it and make everyone afraid. Electric bikes by solar - you could get one for the motorbike, no idea what it would cost though, would need to be pretty high wattage though. Permaculture - check out this for starters: http://www.permaculture.co.uk/ . Dermatologically tested means tested on skin - sometimes human skin but usually on non-human animals. Maybelline likely to be feeding you a line though I haven't researched them. Most likely deal is that they sub-contract the testing so that they don't do it but use the research of other animal testing companies. Which is a smart move for them but not the animals that get tortured to death. Smiling - keep doing it, it may takes years to get one smile back, and even if you don't, why become another scowler! Lyssa M - thanks for that. I understand your husbands scenario - he is also a victim of the society he has been born into. He has a choice at any moment to free himsefl from that but its a difficult choice - humanity is addicted to its 'comfortable' lifestyle, even if it comes at the discomfort of others. I take your points also about 'if I were a child...'. Its highly likely that I would want the person locked up and never let out, but that doesn't make it the right decision. If a girlfriend cheated on me with my best mate I'd probably momentarily and secretly desire for her to get her comeupance too, but doesn't make it right. Different, I know, but I say it to highlight the logic.
Mark comments ...
Just working my way through these fantastic comments - as hard as it seems, this stuff is very real and I think the discussion is great. Elusive Butterfly - I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. How you have become the person you are today?! How you got from there to here is way beyond me. You are right, I have had amazing parents and I count my blessings. So I cannot imagine. But I do know that everyone can change - those who abuse others sexually, physically or mentally are obviously very challenging cases and I have never claimed to know the methods for rehabilitation - that is not my field . But I have heard some truly amazing stories over the years so I know (second-hand) that it is possible. I do find it interesting though to hear that your dad also was abused, which is really sad too. It shoes how one abuse can lead to another, often worse one. It would seem that he is a victim too. You are right though, I feel that I have absolutely nowhere near enough knowledge about this to comment any further really, my thoughts stem solely from the stories others have told me and from my belief that everyone can change - the Ganges will always be called the Ganges even though different water runs through it at every moment. But ELUSIVE BUTTERFLY I will end by saying that your story has really inspired me and given me a lot of hope. Total respect and love in your direction, I hope our paths cross sometime. Person with no name - health is fantastic, much fitter and more energetic than ever, put on 2st in weight to get to my optimum weight of almost 13st for the first time in my life. My teeth not so good but that comes, ironically, from my days with money when I could easily buy as many products with imported sugar as I wanted. Cheap beer and chocolate and crisps and processed foods - if I lived like I do now I would probably still have perfect teeth as all I really eat is fresh vegetable, fruit, grains, seeds, nuts etc. Ana - I totally agree with you, victims need so much more support from the state, its criminal how little they receive. I am not saying that those who commit these terrible acts shouldn't be taken out of society, all I am saying is that they should be taken out of society with the view of being helped and reformed and not with the sole view of punishment. Hands up here anyone who hasn't caused suffering to another. Most people cause so much 'indirect' abuse (to people they can't see) through their purchases each day. Should they also be locked up? Or does it not matter so much if the beings they abuse are not white humans? I think we agree overall, just differ slightly. I have been the cause of so much hurt in other people's lives that I feel in no position to punish others who hurt me. Fergus - thats my new favourite comment! I won't be answering your question though! Vivian - I understand your feelings, I realise there is a lot in here to think about. I would like to know what parts of it you think are bull and obnoxious though (and your rationale for thinking so) and if there are any parts, if any, you agree with? Specifics and reasons I'd find useful. I'd be interested to know if you get a chance. Its now looking very much like bed time, keep the comments coming on this and I promise to respond the first moment I get, I find your feedback invaluable to the formation of my own thoughts. Just remember that I didn't say I had any of the answers here, I am merely asking you the question, its up to you to decide your answer.
LyssaM comments ...
Doesn't make it right... doesn't make it wrong either, lol... I just can't get over the fact not of paying for what they have done but that massive fear of the doing it to another child.... or a murderer killing another person after rehabilitation... for that reason I do agree throw away the key... far far better that a man looses his freedom despite being a "new man" that more people suffer.... I can not abide that excuse "they were abused as children".... seriously... do you KNOW how many people are abused as children? it's actually rather sickeningly common! Yet most people get on with their lives... they don't make others suffer because they suffered.
So nope... lock them up and throw away the key and I don't see that opinion budging, lol. But I understand that it is our experiences in life that shape how we view things like this... of course you could never go through the things I've been through (not got the right organs for a start, pmsl) so of course you will not have the same opinions as me.... but that doesn't make me love you less, hun, lol... BTW... don't worry... the year is not far from over and maybe you can take a little break then.. any plans on what comes next?
elusive butterfly comments ...
Mark:I read your post a while back... Although I still disagree with some of what you`ve said.Im not currently on line and have to use the library comp for now...
I havent got much time to elaborate anymore my take on the subject... and its not really that important to me at the moment.Because your thoughts dont effect my everyday life,they are just thoughts... and for now I choose to agree to disagree.
Im not backing down with my point of view.But neither am I hung up about it enough at the moment to write further on the subject...
If and when our paths meet someday then maybe we might choose to discuss the subject again or maybe not... We`ve both touched on it.But like you,Im also quite busy at the mo and dont want to spend most of my day on-line... lifes too short.It was fine in the evenings as a way to relax when I was on-line at home but not if I have to use library comp during the day.I`d rather touch upon your new posts as an when they arrive and have more time to enjoy my day. :)
lyn-moragh comments ...
oh wow someone who thinks like me!!!!!!!!but probably braver, or with less stuff to have waded through to stand in your truth. The thing is to do the right thing in the moment according to your understanding at the time which may of course turn out to be not the thing you'd do next time when your perception has changed.....as for carrying on with or without money, what is it NOW that you are being, pursuing, what is your authentic self saying, can you carry your awareness into the world as it is, or is it better to go on from where you are? fionalyn2000@yahoo.com.au
comments ...
And our own perspectives change too:
Today, I am marveling at how we all manage to live together so well on this beautiful planet. How my kids have food, shelter, resources and the legal right to be home educated. How we are healthy, strong and passionate people.
Then, my heart sinks when I think of the one billion people who did not get enough food today. And the bulging bin at the back of our local supermarket (where, incidentally, this weeks sustenance, for our family, came from).
Our own perspectives are in a constant state of flux and life is an exciting, changing challenge that should be embraced wholeheartedly.
scroc comments ...
Gosh Mark, I really enjoyed reading your blog on the perspectives of others. I agree with you, we would all live in a much nicer world if we could step into anothers viewpoint even for a moment.
My selfishness dictates that I choose to live in a quiet village and try to provide thoughtful support to my family members and others within our community, and to realize the larger gatherings of people in cities will probably self-destruct in the coming years. So sad
Aidy Madd comments ...
I completely agree with your points mate but the problem we have here is that that some people; well, most people out there don't think like this. Or should I say, refuse to think this way. They like most of the population of the Western World has been brainwashed into thinking that 'more' and 'better' and 'bigger' is the right way to go. Suddenly though a few years ago, the 'Powers that Be' realised that all this over indulgence was killing the planet or as you said somewhere else on here Mark, we humans are killing all the other species off at our whims desire.
Basically humans are greedy. We always want more than we have. You want a better coat cos your neighbour has one. Your friend has a new PC that cost a fortune so you have to have one that cost more. In an ideological world our society would be based on complete equality and trust; no rich. no poor. Everyone helps each other. And we all work together for a common good.
Sadly though these can only remain ideas for those of us that think like that and we can neither influence the bad peoples thoughts and change them to good or fly through the sky like a bird without a plane. We are human and we make mistakes, some more than others. People need to learn and communicate and help each other more. And learn to love ourselves so we can love others.
Hey, I'm an old fart who's been round the block once or twice and to hell and back once or twice too, lol!!
Stana comments ...
Congratulations Mark!!!
You are the first one "I met",who is living something I've always wanted but, didn't still find the courage for.I know one day I will.
I wish you all the best.You made this day special for me.Thank you!
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