The downward spiral a journal of the journey

[bhikkhu]

21. I'm glad you wrote that up and posted it

its etched in my memory, at least. I've had it hard at times, but never close to that hard. Every time I hear about poor people being lazy not wanting to work, or how hard the wealthy people in this country have worked for their money, I'll think of your story. I don't suppose it makes it any easier for you, but to keep forging ahead against all challenges, with little reward, is the stuff of heroes in my mind.

Meritocracy doesn't really describe our world well. I've worked plenty hard, but luck of the draw probably has more to do with my circumstances than anything else - being able to sleep at night it my own house, with a little money in the bank and a decent job to go to in the morning.