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To: GraceZ who wrote (42802)	12/9/2003 12:11:33 AM
From: LLCF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

<I didn't make an assertion one way of life was better than the other, I just stated there is an adjustment.> I guess I assumed that some 'return to balance' or normalcy was achieved after an adjustment period... I see now you were pretty much talking the 'ledger' or finance... not spiritual life. IMO it's quite clear that the industrialized society has created more disconnectedness [despite the wonderful internet!] using any definition of spirituality. <It's hard to replace the love and attention of a parent with a video game and it's equally hard to replace the wonderful exercise of imagination required to play where no official toys exist. > Exactly... or attention of siblings, or grandparents, or friends. Maybe a new SUV will do the trick? LOL DAK

To: GraceZ who wrote (42802)	12/9/2003 9:11:43 AM
From: Mannie	Respond to of 74559

<It's hard to replace the love and attention of a parent with a video game and it's equally hard to replace the wonderful exercise of imagination required to play where no official toys exist.> Very true. I just returned from a month in some of the poorest areas of Vietnam. It is amazing and refreshing to observe the kids in these areas.....they have no idea how bad they have it, they are too busy running, playing and laughing....making up games. They are also very polite and well adjusted. Coming home to the US can be very strange, the warts are a lot more visible. scott