Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair Archived Message
Posted by Thomas Newfield on October 22, 2019, 2:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair"
I don't think it's smearing everyone. Personally I know no-one who actually lives simply and goes hungry, sometimes, as a sacrifice to their home and to the Mother of all. I know a few urbanites who are very "concerned" and seem to believe they are worthy people, who ride a bike or some such, but dwell in cities which suck resources from the surrounding land and further afield, ditto vegans from temperate climbs who try (and fail) to nourish themselves on products from far away. Both a ridiculous spectacle. Not saying I'm much different or better. But hypocrisy is real, constantly visible, and no amount of "understanding" or affirmation of victimhood can wipe that smear away. A true path taken with humility which welcomes sacrifice is a powerful beacon in a world addicted to sensual pleasure "in the now". It's spread before like wild fire through the world. The best anyone can do is gather, generate self-discipline in their own lives and feed a critical passion for truth, something like that. I think it's worth being cautious in "wishing for" something globally, as we've seen: "The road to Hell..." anyway best to start at home. All the best.
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- Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - John Monro October 21, 2019, 5:52 am
- Yes John, we're going to make it. Just much fewer, and much chastened. On a living planet that's - Rhisiart Gwilym October 21, 2019, 9:27 am
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - turtleman October 21, 2019, 9:25 pm
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - Willem October 22, 2019, 12:50 am
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - turtleman October 22, 2019, 3:44 am
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - dan October 22, 2019, 8:09 am
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - Thomas Newfield October 22, 2019, 10:53 am
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - walter October 22, 2019, 11:20 am
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - Willem October 22, 2019, 12:48 pm
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - Thomas Newfield October 22, 2019, 2:36 pm
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - dan October 22, 2019, 5:46 pm
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - turtleman October 22, 2019, 5:42 pm
- Re: Why, like Greta Thunberg, I despair - Willem October 22, 2019, 11:28 am
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