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Liara Covert · 01-25-2007, 05:04 AM

I like Andrew's comment. Depending on your belief system, you may have actually been a person in an impoverished environment in a past life, or this may be part of your destiny in the future. Hard to say. Every event can't be predicted. Creating value for others and sharing compassion is only human. Its also in your interest precisely because in the future, you may have good reason to be grateful for the abundance and generosity shared by others.

I think of the 2004 film "The Day After Tomorrow." I would highly recommend this film if you haven't yet seen it. The Ice Age-like disaster that suddenly freezes over a huge area of the United States forces many Americans to become refugees in Mexico. This reminds us of the possibility of how one's way of life could change overnight as result of environmental circumstances outside of our control. So, treat your neighbours and especially the less fortunate well. You just never know when you may end up on their doorstep seeking their help in the future...

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Liara Covert Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 584	Depending... I like Andrew's comment. Depending on your belief system, you may have actually been a person in an impoverished environment in a past life, or this may be part of your destiny in the future. Hard to say. Every event can't be predicted. Creating value for others and sharing compassion is only human. Its also in your interest precisely because in the future, you may have good reason to be grateful for the abundance and generosity shared by others. I think of the 2004 film "The Day After Tomorrow." I would highly recommend this film if you haven't yet seen it. The Ice Age-like disaster that suddenly freezes over a huge area of the United States forces many Americans to become refugees in Mexico. This reminds us of the possibility of how one's way of life could change overnight as result of environmental circumstances outside of our control. So, treat your neighbours and especially the less fortunate well. You just never know when you may end up on their doorstep seeking their help in the future...