2007-04-17 12:49:33 · 10 answers · asked by ╚╬╬╬╬╬╗ 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Very good question.
Most people are not that self-aware. They don't take time for self-analysis. Most either don't think they need to, or it just never enters their mind to do that.
But honestly, I would disagree that everyone thinks of changing the world. If they did, it would. But the main problem is that most people really are quite content with the status quo or they don't think they can do anything about it.
If they actually took the time to examine themselves and their motivations even just a little, I guarantee that they would be more motivated to change the world.
"An unexamined life is not worth living." -- Socrates
2007-04-17 12:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by joannaserah 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The two are not mutually exclusive.
If taken sincerely, the path to changing the world usually includes alterations to personal goals, wants, and desires as well.
But that's usually more of a side benefit than an intentional goal. So I agree that a little introspection and self-improvement would be far better for ones environment than pursuit of a political cause.
As the saying goes:
"When looking for faults, use a mirror, not a telescope"
2007-04-17 20:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by freebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most conceive themselves as forced into unwanted changes, we have forgotten how to think positively. The Judgment is negative, the Will is positive. However, the belief has a different description from the reality and the notion may be a superstition.
2007-04-17 21:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like (ahem), Michael Jackson's song, "Man In The Mirror" - "I'm standing with the man in the mirror, I'm asking him to make that change..."
Tell it like it is!! I ask myself and others that question all the time. All I can figure is that for the most part, we're only willing to do so much, then we give up and decide it's too difficult, or too much work, or it can wait one more day.
I give props to those who are more dedicated than I am, and say that they are truly inspiring people, and I should be so unselfish as they are. I try, but I will admit, I could never be like Mother Teresa.
Peace to you!
2007-04-17 20:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its hard to accept that the world is composed of billions of "us" and that to change it, each "us" would have to start the change within. We complain about the government and the system of the world but we can't see our rotten core.
2007-04-17 21:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by nikkitah101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is giving the answer by itself.
How you know if there is someone who is trying hard to change himself?
Cheers
Yee Cs
2007-04-18 08:14:48 · answer #6 · answered by jACKSON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its easier for people to look at others and pick at there faults and problems rather then examine themselfves....unfortunatly thats just the way it is...but u are correct!
2007-04-17 21:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by lisa baby... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not a true statement, and 'changing' can be subsituted with 'helping'.
2007-04-17 23:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by Source 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are those selves upon shelves and reams after ream of self-help books all about?
2007-04-17 19:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I examined my life and it is perfect. There is absolutely nothing wrong with me, so the rest of you @ssholes need to stop screwing up my world.
2007-04-17 19:59:58 · answer #10 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋