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Originally Posted by Jacqui D
But i will wish everyone love and say while you are enjoying yourselves just take time out and think of those who will be alone at christmas, the homeless the old and those who for no fault of there own are caught in wars, poverty famine and disease.
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I see what you mean, Jacqui. I have had those sentiments myself when I was not so free to choose as I am now.
Yes, those who are lonley and miserable, are even more so when others pull together in tight, little circles.
But we have received a teaching that compassion is not the same as pity: We shall not feel guilty for all the suffering in the world. Every one has come for more, more experience to match their other experiences in parallell lives. We have to remember that we are not victims in the way it may seem.
We have been told that it is important to cultivate joy and laughter, gratitude and generosity. It is important to signal to ALL the living and
to those yet unborn that life is worth living.
But only in a way that feels right for us. Are we a victim of mass consciousness when we feel pressured to follow a custom? We are NEVER a victim. It does not make sense in conventional thinking, but there you are, my 2-cents worth.
Yes, there is group pressure, but if that is all we do, give in, there is no joy and we might as well refrain.
Paradoxical.
Please have a good quiet time when you have done your duty.
Now I sign out for a few days. Group pressure....hehehe