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Matthew Shea · 01-12-2007, 02:34 PM

I have to disagree with the two previous posters on this. I think you have a great perspective, Ravi. For many of us in the industrialized world, simplifying our lifestyles would give us more power to help others through our abundance. One of the problems with our culture is that we live to excess. That sets a bad example for the rest of the world and results in much higher consumption than we really should have. Personally, I hope the lessons you learned from your trip stick with you for a long time and that they help you to truly keep things in perspective throughout your life. We should all learn such a lesson.

01-12-2007, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matthew Shea Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 772	I have to disagree with the two previous posters on this. I think you have a great perspective, Ravi. For many of us in the industrialized world, simplifying our lifestyles would give us more power to help others through our abundance. One of the problems with our culture is that we live to excess. That sets a bad example for the rest of the world and results in much higher consumption than we really should have. Personally, I hope the lessons you learned from your trip stick with you for a long time and that they help you to truly keep things in perspective throughout your life. We should all learn such a lesson. __________________ A truly open mind will seriously consider all points of view, even those with which it strongly disagrees for there may be a grain of truth in even the most ridiculous of opinions. Last edited by Matthew Shea; 01-12-2007 at 09:29 PM. Reason: Response to Michelle's criticism