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Originally Posted by davidsun
BTW, Slash (slashing what, I wonder?  ) -
If you continue to decide to engage and be of service while (for as long as) 'you' are 'here', I suggest you do that because you will actualize/fulfill more of your potential that 'way', and not for some condescending 'noblesse oblige' reason which is 'high-falutin' feel-less-guilt-and-more-good-about-your- self bull-dung (in anyone's case IMO. |
Generally I have an underlying wish for the well-being of all beings, so my overriding motivation is toward service.
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Humanity's 'higher' evolution will continue and Life will continue to 'flower' and 'fructify' whether you (personally) contribute to such process, or not!
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I would find most meaning in my life if the fact I lived a life has some sort of beneficial effect.
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Live to live, IOW. To that end, I suggest you divest yourself of any and all 'Boddhisatva' related beliefs and pretensions.
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I never mentioned it. Are you sure your addressing the right person?
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OORAH! I say this to you as an 'equal' Life-form 'soldier' 'friend'!
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Did you spend time in the armed services?