Dear John/Mary, et al:
I read your reply John and the first thing that
popped into my head was "wow that is really
cynical". Then I got to thinking about it, as first
responses are generally "reactions" rather than
thought out conjecture...hehehe, and realized
that on the whole, depending on one's experiences,
this is how life appears.
I guess it depends on the definition of
humanity. We are all spirits here to learn our
own special lessons, at least that is my out take
on the situation, yet isn't reliability a part of that
makeup?, perhaps for some and not for others
depending on the experience.
I must admit that I have found very few people
on this plane that I feel I can totally trust and rely
upon to be there for me. I guess it depends on
the bond with the person. For instance, I know that
when my mother was alive I could count on her
for anything, no matter what, although a lecture
might accompany the advice or help. There was
a certain security in that, although since security
is an illusion, when my mother died the training
wheels came off my bicycle, in a matter of speaking.
I do believe that there is a string which ties us
all together and when that string is tugged on "humanity"
responds. The news of Princess Diana and now
John F. Kennedy Jr. are prime examples. Nations
who can agree on very little, unite over the sorrow
of their deaths. People in different lands whom have
never met and probably won't in this lifetime, join
in mourning the passing, each in their own way.
I think the same thing happens when one passes
a burning building and a cry for help is heard. Most
people (I won't say all) will run in to save a complete
stranger, because they feel they are needed. The
same holds true in most natural disasters. People
feel the tug on the string and give, of themselves and
their possessions.
I do understand Mary's disappointment, for
I have felt it myself, especially lately. It is not a
depression, but rather a feeling of impatience and
disgust over the lack of growth. I think this is
media induced, whether intentional or not, to
give a sense of helplessness. We see all that
is going on in the world and it is overwhelming.
It gives off a sense of hopelessness.
I find that this is part of the process, at least
for me, and I shake myself off and put myself back
in the mellee determined to work, if only taking
baby steps, one moment at a time.
I cannot change the world, but I can change
myself and my perspective. As long as I have
that ability anything and everything is possible,
my imagination being my only limitation.
Call me an optimist, but I truly believe that
if I truly needed help many would be there for me.
They may be people I have not actually met in
person, but I think they would still come forward.
I could be wrong, have been before...hehehe, but
as long as I believe it then I am creating it to be
my reality...
Interesting concepts, thank you for causing me
to think....
At 08:12 AM 7/19/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Mary A. Mitchell wrote:
>
>> OK -- nothing tragic, but deflating nonetheless. I have never been so close
>> to giving up on humanity because of their lack of humanity. Oh -- just the
>> "chuck it all" and go live out in a sparsely-populated area.
>
>You trusted humanity? No wonder you feel let down. Put your trust in
>what's reliable but certainly not humanity. Reliability is not what
>humanity os for! ;)
>
>Be Bright,
>--
>John E. Myers, AEC * "All things come round to
>3D Graphics/Animation * him who will but wait."
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] * LONGFELLOW
>alt.immortal * I have time. *
>
>
Love and Peace,
Lorri O:)
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