by Stephen Mills
November 20, 2010
Causes, crusades, mass movements, especially organized ones, very seldom work; they usually end up with most people involved becoming frustrated and depressed. Usually the movement becomes an end in itself that takes on more importance than the original cause for which it was established. Preservation of the movement now takes priority and the formerly idealistic leaders end up trying to preserve the power and prestige they have gained as a result.
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by Stephen Mills
November 13, 2010
I find it incredibly useful to view my circumstances as part of a feedback loop that is a basic component of my life. This is a very simple thing to do, although it is often not easy. Simple as in easy to understand; not complicated. However, it goes against human nature, culture, and a life time of habit and that is what makes it difficult. Thinking of circumstances as feedback that you use as part of your continuous growth is an excellent way of detaching from your outcomes. When you are able to detach from outcomes you are well on your way to a life of peaceful well-being.
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