Sometimes I wish I had all the answers. Or at least more time to figure out the answers. Cause it seems to me that if one thought hard and long enough about a problem, the answer would be found. One thing I do know is why famous philosophers were/are all men, they didn't have to change dirty diapers or cook dinner. That leaves a lot of time to figure out all the Why's of the universe.
So one of the questions I'm trying to find answer to is: Why is there hate and violence in the world? Some would answer, "It's the Devil" and I consider that a cop-out answer. Course they do say that the best thing the Devil ever did was convince the world that he doesn't exist. *shrugs* Another problem for another day...
I do know that I'm often too optimistic and idealistic. Cause it seems to me that all of us moms should simply teach our children to love and not hate, to be nice and not mean, and that if they ever did anything evil, they'd have us to answer to. *winks* So if everyone grew up with mommies like that there would be no hate in the world (either that or a bunch of rich Freudian psychologists). It's too simple but I wish it would work.
I like the phrase "Love is the answer" but deep down, I know it's not the answer. Too many wars and violent acts have happened because of "love": love of country, love of God, love of money. One could argue that those people weren't experiencing true love but if they cared enough about something to act upon it, it's a form of love.
"Live and let live" is often my motto. But that goes against too many people's natures, they like to be involved in other's lives. And sometimes intervening is necessary, especially for those who can't help themselves (orphans, the ill). Plus the lack of common sense makes the motto impractical for some, the warning label not to use a hair dryer in the shower isn't there because there was extra space on the tag.
I doubt I'll ever find the answers. But I like trying to wrap my brain around the problems. It gives me satisfaction to think about the questions that have perplexed men for centuries and understand a little more what motivates us to act the way we do. And I bet they didn't do it while singing the Itsy Bitsy Spider and making spaghetti. *smiles*
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