Just a few thoughts on indifference. I recently read that the Jesuits (a christian religious order) wanted their members to be indifferent. Indifferent to money. Indifferent to power. Indifferent to authority. Indifferent in that they could take it. Or. Leave it. The Jesuits taught that when people are indifferent they can focus on the major initiative untainted by alterior motives.
Would the democrats be better off if we were indifferent to Obama or Hillary? Would our customers be better served if we were indifferent to profits?
The only way I see a group, a party, or a company can benefit from indifference is if they have one defined mission.
Selective indifference to distractions (i.e. focus) is constructive. Indifference to everything is probably a good way to ensure happiness…at the expense of ever having accomplished anything.
I guess it depends on whether you’re after a life of happiness or one of purpose.
I like the distinction. Indifference with a purpose is good. Indifference without a defined objective will lead you no where.
I have been browsing google for an e-book on this. If anyone here knows where i can find it, please reply