2007-08-01 12:15:18 · 6 answers · asked by Sabrina H 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The problem with leading by example is that people often do it by putting blinders on. Refusing to examine the problem is just another form of ignorance, like shooting the messenger. While it is a good idea to remain positive--and positivity is contagious--I feel that the ultimate path to a solution is lacking in such an approach.
Taoism has been called the hermit philosophy. I want to find/develop a philosophy that allows the Taoist to enter into and influence society. So far, I've only found the dual-personality approach that says one should practice Taoist principles in one's own life and Confucian principles when governing society. It seems to me that civilization runs contrary to inner-nature and therefore corrupts the Tao. Why can't we have a civilization that works in harmony with the Tao and encourages inner-nature in everyone?
The best I've come up with is "anarchy of one" (also known as "being a criminal") or going against the unnatural order in one's own life.
2007-08-01 13:31:34 · update #1
terrorism
2007-08-01 12:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by hayesosilver13024 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I ask myself that question every day. I found starting with myself was the best thing. Check this out http... self-confidence .co .uk The problem is ignorance of the emotions. After all the reasoning is done, emotions lead us by the nose. Reason can't fight hate, only another emotion like love can beat it. A little reason and study wouldn't hurt. That takes care of the beam. A positive attitude reverberates around the world like a good joke, it's passed from person to person. Good ideas are the same sometimes. A bad attitutde and the world is a little worse. It gathers speed and runs into an unstable person who acts out. I always try to let the negativity stop with me. You have to be strong to do that and not too dumb either. Positive people don't gather much moss, ever noticed? But you have to search the net to find the techniques that are so plentiful out there. Search "self-confidence co" with quotes on the web.
2007-08-01 19:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by hb12 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join a group that educates people about whatever you think people are ignorant about.
2007-08-01 19:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by Katharine G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put every human in one spot and bomb the lot of us.
2007-08-01 19:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Renesme 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put blinders on
2007-08-01 19:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by colormehappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be the change you want to see
2007-08-01 19:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋