A World of Indifference

 I thought about the political climate, not only here in the US, but all over the world.  I keep believing in a change.  It will be Divine and not human.  Some might believe humanity will change the world.  I say believing as you wish will make you happy.  My happiness comes from indifference.  I cate to know.  In fact, I probably pay attention to current affairs as much as anyone.  But my indifference means I'm not sure I care.  

I come from a conservative family of non-voters.  This always bothered me that my parents didn't vote, although my mom was the least conservative, yet she never voted.  In a way, I can see her wisdom.  There is something to be said about the happiness of indifference.  However, indifferent people are more knowledgeable.  At least I believe this to be true.  Through the years, for example, I have had many conversations with pipe smokers, but not one conversation was about religion or politics.  

So, I've learned that pipe smokers are generally indifferent, believing as they wish, without trying to convince anyone to think as they do.  I'm simply indifferent, but knowledgeable.  I can speak the language of most any religion, including none, and know enough about various political points of view.  But apart from what I stated here earlier, I am indifferent.  One side or the other doesn't ruffle my feathers, so to speak.  I'm happy if someone has religious convictions and is motivated by political beliefs.  But generally, I have neither.  All that matters to me is Human Life and there might be sins equal to murder.  

I know I can't prevent the taking of Human Life and stop warfare.  I would if I could.  I am not indifferent to murderers.  But there are relatively few of them.  I could say I have a Divine reason to my methodology.  However, my reasoning is mine alone.  But otherwise, I'm not sure I care.  Being indifferent is not stupidity.  In fact, indifferent people just might be the smartest.  What indifference does is open one's mind to listen.  Then we who are indifferent can judge for ourselves just how a person reasons.  

My pipe is a tool for this process as I read and watch videos.  Quiet people don't want noisy arguments.  I read and listen and make up my own mind, simply because I do NOT care.  I am an observer and grew up in an observing family.  I'll listen, because I know if I do, I can be heard.  My belief is not complex.  It is rather simple.  I'm an old hippie who understood about love and Peace.  Really.  These are my beliefs.  But I'll never love a murderer.  I feel I can't.  I won't explain why.  But I think it's the Buddhist in me.  All life matters. 

Otherwise, I am simply indifferent.  Pipe smokers might seem indifferent in general, but being quiet allows our minds to think.  I really am an introvert, but maybe this is why I am indifferent.  Indifferent people can discuss all things and be the devil's advocate, but generally speaking, in many ways, we just don't care.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave