General Debate: The Solution to All The World's Problems

[nikoI]

It's a self-centered solution. The world's problems cannot be solved by finding inner peace and accepting that children are starving.

I agree that inner peace does not solve global problems, but it can inspire action. It is important to combine personal well-being with participation in initiatives

 

[JustGeorge]

It's a self-centered solution. The world's problems cannot be solved by finding inner peace and accepting that children are starving.

Accepting a problem exists doesn't excuse a person from trying to solve it.

 

[Balthazzar]

Accepting things as they are and letting go of rigid expectations does go a long way in reducing stress and conflict in life.

Yup, but getting too lax is no less and could be more stressing when consequence is due. Too rigid is too rigid and making mistakes is sometimes the best part of life, but I prefer to limit them when and if I'm able.

 

[nikoI]

Yes, the balance between relaxation and rigor is important, I don't disagree. But we shouldn't go to extremes. In my opinion, finding the golden mean is one of those aspirations in life when we allow ourselves to grow without restricting ourselves by being too strict.

 

[dybmh]

Goodness gracious...someone has a one track mind.

You're behavior precedes you.

Tis best to not complain about something that hasn't happened.

Not complaining. It is setting parameters for productive discourse.

As for evil, I purposely avoided defining it

So much for having a productive conversation.

You're being vague intentionally probably because if you try to define it, you'll appear foolish.

You're always welcome to participate in these topics, but you'll need to rise to the occasion, and set aside the cartoon-ish, 2-d, line drawing, that dominates your view of the world.

 

[dybmh]

Accepting a problem exists doesn't excuse a person from trying to solve it.

True, but when a person finds inner-peace through acceptance, they rarely depart from that comforting cocoon. It's too cozy in the womb they've fashioned for themself.

 

[Revoltingest]

You're behavior precedes you.

Best to get that chip off your shoulder.
You create rancor where there was none.

 

[dybmh]

I agree that inner peace does not solve global problems, but it can inspire action. It is important to combine personal well-being with participation in initiatives

Good. Thank you. Very useful. Now, please, How?

How does one inspire themselves to action as a consequence of their inner-peace? Please. If you can answer this, I think it will be huge.

 

[dybmh]

Best to get that chip off your shoulder.
You create rancor where there was none.

Blah-blah-blah.

Contribute, be productive or go away.

 

[JustGeorge]

Good. Thank you. Very useful. Now, please, How?

How does one inspire themselves to action as a consequence of their inner-peace? Please. If you can answer this, I think it will be huge.

Love and desire for others to experience that as well.

Love can be a hell of a driver.

(I know you didn't ask me, but I answered anyways.)

 

[Revoltingest]

Blah-blah-blah.

Contribute, be productive or go away.

I never go away.
Learn to cope with it.
Being civil & less prejudicial would serve you well.

 

[dybmh]

Team meeting! @nikoI and @JustGeorge have made a good point. I was overlooking something very important. The 2 step plan is unsustainable.

Ok, ok. The revised plan is below. @Heyo was right. The objective needs to be articulated first. @Balthazzar is right. People need freedom to feel peaceful. @nikoI and @JustGeorge are right, inner-peace is necessary.

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Friends, Comrades.

How to solve the world's problems?

Objective: Freedom needs to be enforced.

Step 1: Be encouraged! We can do this!
Step 2: Work hard, play hard, rest, recover, repeat.
Step 3: Stop Making the same mistakes.
Step 4: Never quit, but don't neglect step #2

Who can argue with that?
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[dybmh]

I never go away.

Yes, you're motivated by post count.

Learn to cope with it.

Already done, boss. I'm inviting you to participate IF, big IF, you are capable and willing to be productive. That means intentionally vague 2-d cartoon versions of reality are NOT welcome.

Can you do better? Based on your posts? I doubt it. You care about number of posts. Quantity instead of quality.

Being civil & less prejudicial would serve you well.

Already done. You're probably butt-hurt cause I shut down any potential anti-Israel mud you love slinging. Not because it's true of course. You love being provocative, not, being productive.

 

[Revoltingest]

Yes, you're motivated by post count.

I was done posting in this thread with my 1st post.
You summoned me to bicker over your prejudices.
So perhaps it's you.....trying to catch up with me.
You lack the stamina.

 

[Heyo]

Team Meeting! Huddle-up! @Heyo brings an excellent point. We need to make a plan. I'm sorry. I was being flippant. But this is serious.

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Friends, Comrades.

How to solve the world's problems?

Objective: Freedom needs to be enforced.

Who can argue with that?
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@Kfox? Freedom needs to be enforced?

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@Heyo? Freedom needs to be enforced?

@Balthazzar? Freedom needs to be enforced?

@Twilight Hue? Freedom needs to be enforced?

@Daemon Sophic? Freedom needs to be enforced?

Enforced? I don't think you can "enforce" freedom. People who love their shackles will find a way to defend them or find new ones.
If by "enforced" you meant fought for and defended, then, yes to that. But you'll have to do some groundwork first. Teach freedom and the love of freedom, teach how to recognize threats, teach how to defend freedom.

 

[dybmh]

You lack the stamina

Hah! I can shovel you under the table big man.

 

[Revoltingest]

Hah! I can shovel you under the table big man.

Let's not make this sexual.

 

[dybmh]

Let's not make this sexual.

It's true, Rev. I have more intellectual stamina. I have more physical stamina. And I can prove it. Goodbye. The rest of us will continue on this important discussion. You are welcome to return if you can rise to the occasion.

 

[Revoltingest]

I have more physical stamina. And I can prove it.

If you plan to post pix as proof,
just remember that this is a family
friendly forum. No nudity.

 

[Quintessence]

"Things are what they are" <--- this is a particular expectation.

How is accepting things for what they are without passing judgement an expectation? It's literally the opposite of setting expectations. You're going to have to explain this one to me, using examples that make sense instead of parodies of extremism. Have you ever practiced mindfulness meditations? Nonjudgmental awareness? Simply being? That's what I'm talking about. It is, precisely, the opposite of setting any expectations by letting go of your own ego and projections onto reality.

Abandoning expectations for a better tomorrow is contributing to the problem. It is not the solution. If you want to give up, fine. I'll be the one defending your freedom while you have abandoned your expectations for it.

If you think this what is meant by suspending expectations and accepting things as they are you are not understanding what was meant by it. You could have asked questions for clarification instead of making statements like this.