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In reply to the discussion: I just read the College Scandal Indictments - I know 6 people on that list charged and 2 are parents [View all]vlyons
(10,252 posts)I'm a Buddhist. There is a Buddhist tradition that now, right now, we live in much predicted Degenerate Times, known as KaliYuga. It is the last phase of a long cycle that the world repeatedly cycles thru. The good news is that in such degenerate times the world is a target rich environment to practice compassion. It is much easier for us to achieve an enlightened state of mind by simply being a good, honest person with a kind and loving heart. In these Degenerate Times, how easy is it to stand out from the crowd by simply treating people with respect and dealing fairly with them? How easy is it to stand out from the crowd by simply maintaining a cheerful attititude, calming down stressed out people, and lending a ray of sunshine and an encouraging word to someone, who is depressed and in despair?
So even tho' we live in Degenerate Times, we all need to stay calm, speak the truth, remain high-minded, and stay focused on electing these corrupt assholes out of office. Nothing lasts forever, including these Degenerate Times. After KaliYuga, comes the next cycle, which begins with a Renaissance of some sort. We create the future in this moment right now. It's always now.