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In Reply to: RE: so your eyes are open posted by RGA on December 07, 2014 at 22:19:01
My ancestors fought in World War 2 and Vietnam, I was the first of the spoiled generation, they wouldn't want it any other way for me after their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their fallen brothers.
Should I feel guilty? Or embrace my great fortune, knowing somehow it was meant to be.
And not even great fortune when you compare it to that expensive equipment, I mean I have at least 1 meal a day and a place to sleep. I worked my ass off for 20 years so far since 16 years old and there's no way I'll stop for another 20 or 30 years. Should I feel fortunate? Get jealous at those that have more? Get jealous at those that have less?
And in the grand scheme of things I am completely miserable myself, while someone in another place on the planet would be fascinated that I have something called running water and a toilet.
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The key to it all is to not take yourself too seriously and to believe you are more than you are. In the end Carl Sagan puts it all into perspective and the true problem is being arrogant enough to thing you're "special."
Enjoy life - be good, try to help your fellow man - since that should bring you happiness.
Carl Sagan
And that word privilege is a big problem that I'd argue religion perpetuates. If something bad happens to the other guy - it's God's will. If I become wealthy - I didn't do anything wrong - I was specially chosen to have said wealth. And on and on it goes.
Carl Sagan again
That's nice but I'd rather follow this guy's line of thinking.
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