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We used to admire and aspire to have certain character traits Now all that matters is WINNING! For the simpleminded?

 Yes complexity is intimidating. Yet we used to have NO PROBLEMO with it. Remember what we were taught by our parents and what we were taught to pass along to our kids? Surely you haven't forgotten?

Honesty was required and lying was punished
Being respectful was required, most especially of your elders and those in authority positions
Being polite by using the magic words "please" and "thank you"
Doing what you were asked to do by parents and teachers
Playing nicely with the other kids
Sharing with others and not taking the largest or the last of anything because that was selfish
Being helpful when you could
Trying always to do your best

Of course now it is WINNING. By any means possible. Which develops other things in human  beings not the least of which is lying destroying desecrating damaging harming hurting. Yes. Well you can see why most folks much prefer simplicity can't you? Of course you can. Everyone says so.

Posted - December 4, 2018

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