Ok. So why would I live my daily life with a guilt complex? Yes I realize I wasn’t born into a slave labor camp in North Korea. But why would I dwell on that? I’m focused on my current situation. And trying to make that better
I’m focused on my current situation. And trying to make that better
Well, you’re doing that, but you’re also passing judgement on others (those you called out with your original “work ethic” comments) and painting them with a brush of laziness, or at the extreme, unethical behavior.
Ok. So why would I live my daily life with a guilt complex? Yes I realize I wasn’t born into a slave labor camp in North Korea. But why would I dwell on that?
This isn’t an effort to try to make you feel guilty for the luck you’ve had, its attempting to help you realize that not everyone has had the opportunities you have had in the past or continue to have. North Korea is an extreme example. It doesn’t need to be that extreme for someone to have not reached your levels of success even with the same level of effort on their part. A level of humility is important because it lets you recognize, in some capacity, you’ve had help getting where you are. That’s not something to be ashamed of either. Its something to be thankful for. More importantly, that others need help too and you may be in a position to contribute to that help in some major or minor way today or some point in the future.
I love helping others. Especially my neighbors and loved ones. I realize I am fortunate. I don’t need a Lecture. I’m directing my comments towards people I can relate to. Obviously, I can’t relate to people that live in forced labor camps. I believe the majority of people commenting here are currently living in a “free” society and have had the same opportunities I’ve had.
We, as people, make choices everyday. Those choices have consequences. Good or bad. Life is weird. It’s like a stage. We can act all.we want. But really, all we want at the end of the day is clean water, good food and a loving family. If I lived in a tent or a shack, as long as I had that, I would be happy. I’m easy to please I guess
That is not what was meant by anyone here mentioning luck. I would think any reasonable person would understand this.
Ok. So why would I live my daily life with a guilt complex? Yes I realize I wasn’t born into a slave labor camp in North Korea. But why would I dwell on that? I’m focused on my current situation. And trying to make that better
Well, you’re doing that, but you’re also passing judgement on others (those you called out with your original “work ethic” comments) and painting them with a brush of laziness, or at the extreme, unethical behavior.
This isn’t an effort to try to make you feel guilty for the luck you’ve had, its attempting to help you realize that not everyone has had the opportunities you have had in the past or continue to have. North Korea is an extreme example. It doesn’t need to be that extreme for someone to have not reached your levels of success even with the same level of effort on their part. A level of humility is important because it lets you recognize, in some capacity, you’ve had help getting where you are. That’s not something to be ashamed of either. Its something to be thankful for. More importantly, that others need help too and you may be in a position to contribute to that help in some major or minor way today or some point in the future.
I love helping others. Especially my neighbors and loved ones. I realize I am fortunate. I don’t need a Lecture. I’m directing my comments towards people I can relate to. Obviously, I can’t relate to people that live in forced labor camps. I believe the majority of people commenting here are currently living in a “free” society and have had the same opportunities I’ve had.
We, as people, make choices everyday. Those choices have consequences. Good or bad. Life is weird. It’s like a stage. We can act all.we want. But really, all we want at the end of the day is clean water, good food and a loving family. If I lived in a tent or a shack, as long as I had that, I would be happy. I’m easy to please I guess