Dignity for Doomed Dogs

[Diana]

Yes, it's so easy to just think locally and overlook the complexity. It's so easy to say this isn't about global harmony, it's just about saving a few cows and compassion. But it is NOT that simple. And we all know it.

To me, it is as simple as this: Respect and consideration for all life (which to me includes things). Everything will flow from that.

The complexity (in my opinion) arises from humanity dealing with ego and the illusion of separation (which seems a natural result of self-awareness in its developing stages, just as children have to separate from parents to become individuated around age 7).

Saving a few cows and global harmony are enmeshed; they cannot be separated. They both flow from the same understandings. Humans cannot remain separate and achieve harmony, unless they live on a dead rock with no other life (and even then the dead rock should be considered).

Just trying to get my thoughts across on these matters just like everyone else here, but that is now done in my case. We shall all think how we choose, despite broader issues, or in consideration of them. And to me that is the difference between extremism and actual activism with positive results.

A picket sign hollers out a message, but it can also be used to try to beat someone over the head, at which point the message goes roight out the window and the cause lost.

Your viewpoints are welcome, and they do not rain on anyone's parade, at least not mine.

I allow others to be in charge of their own thinking, boundaries, integrity, and self-esteem. I am in charge of mine. I allow no one to hit me over the head with a sign (metaphorically speaking). I will think for myself, consider content and ideas, and come to my own understandings and working theories.

Sometimes extreme activism is needed to shake humans out of their complacent grooves. Think of black slavery. Inertia must sometimes be overcome with a large initial burst of energy to get it moving. I prefer to work behind the scenes for the most part, but discussing interesting subjects here with people who have read the Ra Material is too much fun and opportunity for stretching my mind and perception to pass up.