[greybeard]

Thanks Kulapops for your kind words.
This is a good tread reflecting quite a few points of view.
Without these seemingly differing view points the thread would have run out of energy long ago.

Thanks to all who contribute here without exception.

Ramana made a now famous statement.
" The world you are trying to save doesn't even exist"

Is that helpful?

For most not yet.

We are in a world of illusion where the belief that we are the body predominates.
The air brushed photos of celebrities sell everything, big big business.
The footballer who can score consistently is paid millions, for what? kicking a ball filled with wind.
Now the fact that this gives million pleasure is worth something but the pleasure is short lived and if your team loses, then misery ensues.
Yesterdays hero todays villain Tiger Wood being the current villain.

There is a place for entertainment but not at the loss of what is truly important.

Bit by bit through the teachings of the like of Ekhart Tolle people are beginning to question their values and that is good.
More and more people are finding true peace of mind through the concept of Now.
There is no problem in the Now.

Going to stop thinking for a while.

Chris