Tuesday, January 26, 2010

be as much as possible a non-subscriber? Participate by not participating?

Thinking now of the kinds of questions we ask about personal challenges in our lives, it seems rare to be in the position of looking very broadly into the point of this existence - at least publicly.

What goals do I have for a livelihood. What do I want in a partner. Who is your city? These questions tailor our choices and directions almost like a consumer makes shopping choices. Not to belittle the magic of our lives in the slightest.

But we need to have a knowledge and understanding of the world that can allow us to frame our existence and make the choices that will allow us to prosper. A sort of operating system that values and orders the efforts we make. If it is truly a human need to have a sense of belonging, I find this missing as more and more I take the liberty to discount a culture apparently run amok. WHere does one look for a replacement?

Mostly, it seems we are responding to the best options that exist. Everyone has the challenge of functioning, no matter how well adjusted or mature, right? So how then do we bring those who would design the best options in to line with maturing operating systems?