As the haves and have-nots split further and further apart, destabilization ultimately leads to revolution, not evolution. If we're playing the evolution vs. revolution game, we are closer to revolution than we are to evolution in my concept.
Ram DassIt's only when caterpillarness is done that one becomes a butterfly. That again is part of this paradox. You cannot rip away caterpillarness. The whole trip occurs in an unfolding process of which we have no control.
Ram DassTo him who has had the experience no explanation is necessary, to him who has not, none is possible.
Ram DassCompassion refers to the arising in the heart of the desire to relieve the suffering of all beings.
Ram Dass