What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

Josh Rubin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:50:28 GMT

I saw this on TV the other night and found it very interesting. People without needs, time or space are what we call enlightened beings! We all can learn a lot from these people.

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

Bridestein — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:14:27 GMT

The best bumper sticker I've seen says "I'd Rather Be Here Now". My other favorite is "Don't Believe Everything You Think". ^_^

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

PepperR23 — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:17:47 GMT

It is pretty difficult in today's world not to worry if one is suffering from a chronic illness and one can not help but want to find a cure. True peace and contentment in my life came from attaining the knowlege of how to overcome my many health issues and to be freed to experience the abundant life that God has intended. I am filled with gratitude that every breath that I take is a precious gift! The good news is that we can find help right here at Dr. Mercola's website!

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

mmc88121 — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:31:12 GMT

The Moken are content with their place in society, which is a valuable lesson for all of us. We should all be the best person we can be and not worry about what might or might not happen. Or what we want and can't afford.

Mary

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

Alaskadude — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:09:52 GMT

Good article. nice reminder. Her use of the Moken as a supporting parable is effective but people are people and you don't have to have a word for "worry" or "want" to experience it.
The key is to fight the innate greed and discontent that plagues a fallen humanity.

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

Russ Bianchi — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:36:21 GMT

Amen.

WANT AND WORRY ARE INDEED CAUSAL TO A LESS HEALTHY OR HAPPY LIFE.

The reference to a different perspective to 'time', I suspect also is a key element in the sighted example perceived view toward optimum health.

re: What Can You Learn From a Society With No Words For "Want" and "Worry"?

Reesacat — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:08:07 GMT

Great article! Worry and stress over things we don't even need are a major contributing factor to illnesses.

I found this article really struck a chord and made me think hard!