Lately I've felt a pull to pursue living simply. This happened as I could see more examples of materialism hurting others. This summer was the most vivid example, as well as the most effective conundrum.
I was practicing my multi-tasking one afternoon by watching a video while surfing the net. My plans were to play some Playstation later that day. I found a headline on yahoo news and my heart sank. I clicked on the headline to read the story and it sank deeper, if that's possible. How far can your heart sink? Who knows.
Anyway, it turns out that all video game violence isn't fake. A metal used in Playstations, as well as in cellphones and other technological wonders, was mined in the Congo by children. It's even been referred to as the "new blood diamond."
I decided not to play Playstation that day.
The conundrum is what to do with the thing. We haven't used it since, but would it be wrong if we did? The damage is already done. But what's the alternative? Sell it? How would that help anyone?
In the end, all is said and done and I still don't know what to do. Try to do right and you still might have a bizarre Butterfly Effect without Ashton Kutcher (thankfully). You follow conviction, and hope and pray for the best.
My happy medium is moderation. If I don't go out of my way for toys to entertain, I can hope and pray that I am not oppressing others through my actions. Live simply and hope for the best.
It seems logical (in a way) and reasonable. It follows my convictions and God-given concern for others. But it still doesn't resolve the feeling in my gut.
Maybe I just need to take antacid.
Does anyone want a used Playstation? Cheap?
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