Posted by Karen_kay on February 22, 2004, at 12:37:18
In reply to Satyagraha, posted by EmmyS on February 22, 2004, at 11:45:47
That is a great message, and for the most part I believe in my heart that I honestly abide by the message given.
But, I still just don't understand (call me naive, it wouldn't be the first time) why people have to suffer.
I had a conversation with a person last night and I was touched. I told him what I wanted to do with my life, which is to create documentaries about normal people, so we can learn form each other. And know that everyone has "a story" and lessons we can learn from their experiences. This person told me that my goal was beautiful, and that so many people I attend classes with want to just make money. I want to teach others and change this world.
I really think in my heart that I can help make a difference, that I can do something on a small scale to help this world. I don't want my existence here to be purely and solely about me, learning for myself, gaining for myself. I want to help people. I want to see change. I want something to happen. And not for fame or money, but for the purpose of making this world a better place.
I just wish there was a way for people ot learn without suffering. I wish that the people on this board didn't hurt or weren't hurt by others. I wish everyone was happy, and continued to be happy.
Emmy, I thank you for your insights and the information you posted. I looked up some of the things on the net. And I feel so much better knowing that even though I don't subscribe to a particular religion or denomination of Christianity, ect. I'm not wrong. I'm not wondering around with my heads in the clouds. And I feel so much better knowing that I'm doing some good, even on a small scale. I always thank the grocery checkout person, I chat with people in evelators, I flirt with telemarketers and never am rude. I'm making a difference, we all are, even if it's one day at a time and with a very small step.
I just guess I'm stuck after that. I want BIG change to occur and I want it soon. I don't understand how we can't all work together on a small scale to make it happen. Jsut think of the changes we could make if we say, had a "Change the World Day." If, for one day only, we were always pleasant, and planted trees, and tipped 35%, and had reuinions with our family, even if we're estranged, and politicians passed bills int he interest of the people, rather than the small percentage of "rich folks."
OH, we have the power to change things, we just don't realize it. And that makes me so sad I cry. Honestlu, I cry. I can't cry about the "bad things" that happened to me. In the large scale, that really doesn't matter. I cry because we are all so great and have the power to create the change we desire, yet we don't know it. AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND...
I have to stop here and get a tissue....
poster:Karen_kay
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