Tragedies in America.

This has been a hard month.

Human "Perfection"

"To err is human, to forgive is divine ."

    It's human nature to make mistakes, to forget important events/things/people, and to be cruel during times of stress. But under all of these critical human errors, we as a species must realize that not a single one of us is perfect or anywhere close to perfection. After all, who on this Earth know what the true meaning of perfection is, let alone what it should look like?  

We all base our understanding of each other off our own internal definition of "the perfect friend" of "the perfect boy/girlfriend", and that sometimes can lead to mistrust, pain, and such a level of suffering that pushes people to the point of insanity (sometimes).  

But it is not my position to judge what is and isn't perfect. I don't know. But what I do know what I as a person want and need, what will most improve the quality of my life.  My parents try to tell me "Think of other people first!"  While that that idea is all fine-and-dandy, if I think about making others happy, what becomes of my happiness?  Don't get me wrong, making others happy is a wonderful thing, but if I don't think of myself, it's not being selfish, just human.

But we can include others in our thoughts of self.  If another person improves the quality of your well being, then it is your duty as a human being to include and incorporate that person into your life as much as possible.  And if that person (soul-mate, if you will) feels that you improve their life and wants to incorporate you into their life, then you have found a relationship that is as close to perfect as any human being can discern.

CA out.

Speed of Light

Why is it that this generation is so obsessed with immediacy?  For us to be satisfied, things must either happen quickly or not at all.  Many of these fast-response items are decision-based.  "Quick, this or that!  Hurry!  Aww, too late."

I believe that unrealistic movies and TV shows have created a culture in which we see things happening so quickly on screen, so we believe that those decisions (i.e. which girl to choose, which freeway is faster, etc.) can be made in the blink of an eye.  In all the rush, we forget what the purpose of our asking these questions truly is.  Why did we want that decision to be made?

I was taught by my parents at a very young age that if at first I don't succeed, I must try again until I achieve my goal.  But it seems as if kids are being told that "If at first you don't succeed, throw in the towel."  But why?  Is a slow response so bad that one must quit before a conclusion is reached?  Or is the fear of striking out keeping us from playing the game?

CA out.