Autonomy
27.11.03

Autonomy in the given situation is self-sufficiency of one's views and principles in relation to nature, linked with the inconstant continuity of her laws, independent of the development of civilization.
Living in one's own world, as formed by civilization, we all have our own representation of reality, which comes from within. But if we imagine destruction of the present conditions, then something must collapse in our consciousness as well, although something else remains without fail.
Almost every one of us is drawn toward staying outside of civilization tete-a-tete with nature. This results primarily from the innate values of simplicity and realism, which are imbedded in our views and life positions.
The human life is sometimes compared with that of seeds. A seed falls on favorable soils and germination results. But germination is not sufficient in itself - further growth and the bearing of fruit is also necessary.
Work is priceless in the process of rationally imbibing life: many do work, but many deny the blessings of its goals.
Some of us were given more favorable conditions for growth in this life, and some less favorable.
Nature generously gives us water, even small things offer us important clues toward discovering her secrets.
In not accepting or understanding this, even in seemingly the best of situations that life can offer, people can become so sure of themselves, that they absolutely calmly summon all of their growth toward the opposite direction.
These universal changes have been so global, unbelievable, and surprising, that they create development that is, for a reason that is not understood, actually anti-development.