Reply #5: This is something I've thought about extensively also.

[lildreamer316]

I so identify with what's written here-I have definitely begun to "window-shop", as it were, about the time that I watched "The Secret" and became active in this group. Something was telling me that getting so very emotionally drawn into what is ultimately just another game, was not doing my soul any good development-wise.
However, I also agree that it is not every person's place to ignore politics, which is why I love DU! See, I understand my part (and my joy!) is to be here as we watch the spiritual progression of a country, nee a world. This is part of the front line of the change in understanding ourselves and our soul's journey, here at DU. It's so exciting, to see the laws of the Universe playing out in front of us! I get the most joy out of that, don't you? When it is obvious from a piece of news that someone has learned a spiritual lesson, that their mind has been opened, that they have been given an opportunity to grow? It is FASCINATING!
To be in the midst of so many souls who are joined by their common goal of progressing (it is a progressive community,yes?),and of finding new,better, and more peaceful/harmonious ways of dealing with our everyday life.
Observing is learning for me.I am taught lessons every day, that the Universe speaks to each of us differently,and you never ever EVER know what is an opportunity in disguise. I am surprised daily.
I love it.

I am definitely on the side of window-shopping,now, because it is my life with my self and my family that matters most. My happiness, my feeling good. I cannot expect to help others understand themselves and their worlds if I am not a bit more settled in mine.

Thanks for posting, I love this subject!