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raeanna74 · 10-12-2003, 04:32 PM

The basis of the list is idealistic and a good goal. It's totally unachievable in my opinion. If you were to follow the whole list you would be almost completely isolating yourself from others. We as humans need one another. There are so many studies of infants and children and how they learn and develop better when they are exposed to positive human contact. I don't think there is any sense in reducing ourselves to simply survival. By being a functioning part of society we are fulfilling our lives, encouraging, emotional growth in ourselves, and assisting others. We as humans and especially Americans need to be aware of our materialistic mindset. We strive so hard to gain more and more things, money, investments, cars, boats, toys, and bigger houses that we forget about each other. We forget to respect others in our race to keep up with the Joneses. We forget our children and let other people raise them with their values - not ours.

Working in day care I see first hand of how this materialistic mindset affects children. I had one boy who got everything he wanted. As a result he was spoiled, mean-spirited, brat. I have 3 other children from the same family - the mother only works occaisionally and tries to stay home as much as possible. They have less materially and since there are 3 of them they have to share more but those children are more happy and content and willing to share than many others I see.

It's not a matter of what you have or don't have. I think it's a matter of being thankful for what you have. I wouldn't move into a van to live - the conditions would not be as sanitary and I would not be as protected from the elements. I don't intend to work myself to the bone in pursuit of a bigger better home. We have a moderate sized 2 bedroom apartment and we are content with this. It's in a safe part of town for my daughter to play outside.

The Utopia that this woman desires is unattainable for every human. People need fulfillment in jobs or work and we need human contact. I will satisfy myself with going camping every now and then with my tent and sleeping bags.

10-12-2003, 04:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	The basis of the list is idealistic and a good goal. It's totally unachievable in my opinion. If you were to follow the whole list you would be almost completely isolating yourself from others. We as humans need one another. There are so many studies of infants and children and how they learn and develop better when they are exposed to positive human contact. I don't think there is any sense in reducing ourselves to simply survival. By being a functioning part of society we are fulfilling our lives, encouraging, emotional growth in ourselves, and assisting others. We as humans and especially Americans need to be aware of our materialistic mindset. We strive so hard to gain more and more things, money, investments, cars, boats, toys, and bigger houses that we forget about each other. We forget to respect others in our race to keep up with the Joneses. We forget our children and let other people raise them with their values - not ours. Working in day care I see first hand of how this materialistic mindset affects children. I had one boy who got everything he wanted. As a result he was spoiled, mean-spirited, brat. I have 3 other children from the same family - the mother only works occaisionally and tries to stay home as much as possible. They have less materially and since there are 3 of them they have to share more but those children are more happy and content and willing to share than many others I see. It's not a matter of what you have or don't have. I think it's a matter of being thankful for what you have. I wouldn't move into a van to live - the conditions would not be as sanitary and I would not be as protected from the elements. I don't intend to work myself to the bone in pursuit of a bigger better home. We have a moderate sized 2 bedroom apartment and we are content with this. It's in a safe part of town for my daughter to play outside. The Utopia that this woman desires is unattainable for every human. People need fulfillment in jobs or work and we need human contact. I will satisfy myself with going camping every now and then with my tent and sleeping bags. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.