Human individuals, growing from infancy to ancientsy, learn and adapt and change and grow... as does the human race, as a societal entity. I am among those who believe it takes lifetimes for a soul to evolve, and that entire life-spans are taken up with learning, perhaps, one little lesson, or taking one small but essential step. Sometimes, we simply like where we are: the playground is full of friends, and the equipment is cool; the weather is good, and the ice-cream truck comes by regularly...... Sign in to see full entry.