Imagine what the world would be like, though, if everyone thought in these terms rather the way they currently do. And the only way to make that happen is if we do it ourselves (since we can only directly control ourselves). So in this life I hope to demonstrate that it is possible, even in the world in which we currently live.

Your admonishment that we should consider what is worth creating (instead of other factors) is refreshing. Makes me think of Pirsig’s thoughts on “Quality” in Zen. I guess it might not always be the most practical course of action in a supply-and-demand-driven world. But then again, if we only ever listened to focus groups then we’d end up with endless sequels — never anything new, innovative.

This is either insight or depression because the “self” you talk about appears only to exist with the world as it is defined, i.e. survival and/or success with no gradation of quality. Value seems to be selfish and not shared. And worth looks only to be self generated rather than having intrinsic significances.

“From the perspective of the parent, the child’s health and well-being is valuable. So restrictions are set in place to keep the child from, for instance, playing in the street.” How can you say this is not a judgment of what is “right” or “wrong” when it is self-evidently right to provide boundaries.

Interpersonal exchanges are of themselves loaded with all kinds of qualities both good and bad.

If one were a Muslim, I think ones world would be quite well defined and not subject to enormous latitude of thought as defined here in the West.

The nuance of “right” and “wrong” has become muddled with the quasi intellectual exercise of situational ethics which defines “right” as only of value to ones own perspective with no consideration of others.

Hope wasn’t mentioned in your thoughts but I feel it is essential to motivate one to seek quality in ones life.

Just a few thought.

Peace,
Kyle

Maybe we can get together this weekend or next? A Saturday or Sunday would probably be good. Will have to see how Keisha’s feeling that day; she’s been sick most of the time lately but hopefully now that she’s getting out of the first trimester that will improve. My place is a mess. : ) But maybe having it there will provide better motivation to clean it up a bit, so location is up in the air.

We got your Christmas card. : ) Thanks.

What did you use on the grass and where can I get some?

We should get together sometime for a game day/night. Any suggestions on time/place/audience?