Love in the flock?

Recently over 70% of Americans disagreed with the need for a war in Iraq/any where else. This is classic hypocrisy. On one hand they like to participate in the verbal expression of disapproval, and on the other, they are scared to experience any change to their lives (prison etc.) that could happen should they choose to protest with actions. Actually, what I see around world is 99% people who are hypocrites (admittingly including myself). People are just too stuck, let's face it; and they couldn't care less about the historical effects of wars/conflicts/ignorance. It's way more important to check that share price or to save for that new 4WD or to beat the traffic on the way to work in the morning or to maintain good relations with the people you know, especially the boss who ensures we get paid which seems like the only way we imagine we can stay alive.

People don't like change and it seems that the only changes will be sudden (consequences of inaction). Or maybe without widespread ignorance and stupidity this planet wouldn't be what it's meant to be? If money is the big problem, how come people don't see it? To show them some 'book' only reinforces their position that 'there are loonies pushing fairytales' in the world and they better stay 'sane', almost instinctively staying part of the mainstream of 'normal people'.

Being part of the flock is way easier than experiencing isolation, isn't it? (Practising feelings (i.e. love) is actually not so easy when alone...)

rafal

Experiencing loneliness and isolation is as necessary as experiencing the "peer pressure" from the flock.

Only those who experienced and understood loneliness and isolation can develop appreciation of The Purpose of the Universe.

Tom

I agree. I have always found that I learn the most about myself, those around me and the universe, when I experience isolation.

Spending time by myself has really opened up my mind to new ideas/understandings. It also disciplined me in other areas of life, such as the practice of meditation.

I am not an ascetic monk, I really do enjoy the company of friends and family, but not all the time. I prefer the joy of understanding something new as opposed to spending five hours infront of the T.V with friends.

Marcus