Transformed or Conformed? It's in your head!

As people there is no part of life where we live as abstracted uninvolved robots. Some of us will live our lives in our own little ghetto's of safety avoiding the rest of the world. Safe and secure that everyone believes and does as we do. At least that is what we think! If we close our eyes and stay with those who agree and believe as we do we can't be corrupted. The narrow path does not mean narrow minded.
Romans 12:2 says "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Whether you are a Christian or not, what is this passage saying? Does it say turn away from the world? No, it is saying that the world can be an evil and corrupting place. If your transformation is of the mind then you will only take the good and you can't be corrupted. The world is not a collection of objects, but an environment full of creations. We should celebrate and find the good in all of it! This means different cultures, religions, literature, music, and arts. The beauty can be found in anyone and anything if you are looking for it. If you are only looking for ugly and evil, guess what you will find? When you first saw the news of the bombing in Boston what was your first thought or what was the first thing you noticed? What I noticed is the police, firemen, citizens rushing to help their fellow brothers and sisters! Sure I know it was an act of evil, but I chose to see the human heart and spirit of giving and helping. What you see depends on your perspective. When your mind is transformed love goes from being some sentimental illusion to the main point of everything! You don't need to be a believer to see that!