tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758923382182845981.post3263275327951641946..comments2024-01-19T08:43:42.365+00:00Comments on Contemplating Change: Reactions to simple livingwillowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05818659940895641160noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758923382182845981.post-47755882892173268722007-03-18T23:00:00.000+00:002007-03-18T23:00:00.000+00:00I think what is often the case is that people actu...I think what is often the case is that people actually aren't happy with the choices they have made and feel threatened by those who chose a different path. No matter how non-judgemental and gentle you can be, a lot of people simply view us being different as a threat to their way of life. It sometimes forces them to look more in depth into their own life which can be scary for some people. Its unfortunate but it happens.turniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184479423396694393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758923382182845981.post-62607380522973640102007-03-18T21:41:00.000+00:002007-03-18T21:41:00.000+00:00Perhaps the way you live your life is seen by othe...Perhaps the way you live your life is seen by others as a criticism of the way they choose to live theirs. Anyone who dares to live more mindfully can be seen as subversive. Perhaps your example stirs uncomfortable guilt feelings within them that they don't want to deal with because then they might have to join the subversives.<BR/>Walking a different path is never going to win popularity contests but you have to do what you believe to be right. I'm sure some of neighbours think we are mad and are confused by the fact that we don't enter into the home renovation and extension competition or the upgrade your car every 12 months contest. We look like losers but we seem quite happy, we are not playing the game.<BR/>Don't feel lonely, there must be others around who are on the same journey. The internet helps us find like minded people but face to face friendships are more important I think. Perhaps there is someone at a local gardening club. Waldorf/Steiner school parents seem to quite subversive. Good luck.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659929017085133209noreply@blogger.com