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Both. If one "brick" is out of place, the whole thing can crumble if it's not taken care of. In the smaller communities though, people are more apt to take care of each other than with the larger communities. An example, I grew up in a "don't blink or you'll miss it" town and everyone knew everyone. When I went on my own, I moved to a much larger city and people tend to mind their own business more and could care less about the other guy. Sure, you'll have your close circle of friends but that isn't the whole community.
I moved to a small town 12 years ago. Really different! Very hard to hide so the criminal element is very small and sense of community is MUCH stronger. Yet today people in my small town can communicate live with Egyptian democracy advocates. Wow!
I moved to a small town 12 years ago. Really different! Very hard to hide so the criminal element is very small and sense of community is MUCH stronger. Yet today people in my small town can communicate live with Egyptian democracy advocates. Wow!
Yeah, small towns are a whole different world than the bigger cities. I miss it but then I also have the convenience the big city gives me.
"Most people spend their time providing for their day-to-day life,
starting a family, enjoying their leisure time, and so on. From
time to time, of course, they do something for society, but in
general they take care of their own affairs and work for
themselves. And yet, whether they like it or not, they live in a
community, and if troubles erupt in this community, their
personal possessions, even their life, may no longer be safe.
To focus on one's own interests, on one's own family and
possessions, is not therefore the best way to safeguard them,
since there is always the risk that events will take place in
society to sweep away everything in their path. History provides
us with numerous examples. Let's be clear about this:
individualism is not a worthwhile solution for anyone. The only
worthwhile solution is for each person to endeavour to do
something to improve collective life. Provided that happens,
then, yes, each individual will be safe."
Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov
Agree? Disagree? Discuss!
I believe to improve collective life, you must start as an individualist. Having your own family life in good order provides you with the opportunity to expand your endevours into the community at large.
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