Independence.
One of the shining lights, one of the cornerstones, on of the sacred cows of the Western world. Independence. Along with Democracy and Freedom of Speech it is also one of its biggest exports.
When one thinks of independence, you may picture emancipation or the falling of the Berlin Wall or the marching of African troops down the road of any given State recently experiencing a Coup.
Independence. What a travesty.
In-dependence, going it alone, trusting in ones own ability, separation. The majority of western society is made up of lonely, inadequate and unhappy people. My observation of this sits in stark contrast to the rich family life of other so called inferior societies that lack the sophistication that comes with the indulgences of wealth.
People in more affluent countries seem to be isolated; emotionally, socially, physically. In societies of free sex, lack of inhibition and massive media exposure should bring people closer together, or at least so one would think, are populated by lonely insular people.
Ah the wonders of independence. Dependence on the other hand is viewed as weak, inconvenient, oppressive. People who are dependent on others are forced to have relationship with each other, to interact on a personal and vulnerable level and to rely on other people to survive. Family is in fact dependence. Now why would anyone want that?
Just observations.
Ilustar: Son, First Rank
Earth-name rick
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