I need to start dramatizing my days. I'm tired of analysis, I'm thinking it's time to be creative again. I'm almost tempted to start my villain novel, but it's just not time. The longer I hold off, the more defined the message and story I want to convey will be. Perhaps I'll do a few more character sketches, I dunno. And this is just a passing whim, because I'm inspired.
I know what I need. I need a mantra, to remind me of lessons I've learned. So I'm going to start a list and eventually compile it into something like a daily mantra. I know, I know, I've had this very idea before. But I keep finding times when I think "I would have been better off if I'd just remembered what I've already learned." So I'll try to follow through this time. Hence, off the top of my head...
1. Be Happy. Happiness is its own reward, to you and the rest of the world. You may have to repeat this life again, if the circle holds true, so make it the best you can. You'll thank yourself later. Or you won't. But...um... you know what you mean.
2. Make Happy. Try to make others happy. You'd like them to do the same, right? So start a trend!
3. Be Positive. Even if you're wrong, no one can fault you of having a positive attitude. You can still be realistic and positive.
4. Don't Judge. If someone's not bothering you and they're happy with themselves, just be glad they're happy.
5. Don't Feel Insecure. Every person plays a role. Just because you didn't make someone laugh doesn't mean you're a failure. Just because your stomach is soft instead of hard you're not repulsive. Just because others are better than you at everything you do does not mean you are worth less than they are.
6. Improve Yourself. There's always room for self-improvement. Always.
7. Be Happy for Others. Don't feel threatened by the success of others. Be happy for them, enjoy their work.
8. Don't Worry So Much About The Future. The future is always tomorrow, never today. If you worry about something that never gets here, you'll worry forever.
9. Don't Be Afraid of Other People. Most people are at least somewhat nice, and if they're not they probably should be. Ask for their help, interact with them, be nice to them. Avoiding them doesn't help anyone.
10. Don't Stop Trying. Don't fall into complacecency. Keep things new, keep things interesting. Keep things challenging. It's the only way to keep things alive.
Sunday, October 23
I found this strangely poetic, beautiful, funny, and a wee bit disturbing. It's amazing the things humanity can think up.
Friday, October 21
Summary
I think I've explored this topic to an acceptable degree. Laura made some good points last night about the validity of the logic, but stressed that logic wasn't everything. And that's where we disagree. I think one should act logically. That's the ideal. This doesn't mean you can't love someone, you don't have to be a robot. You just have to be able to defend your actions to an acceptable degree. So, when it comes to morality, I want morals logical.
Of course, I'll admit this is all theory. I think that I, personally, could handle because I value logic more than I value my individual desires. The one thing that keeps me going is obtaining a job teaching English in a school that lets me do what I want to do. Diversify education, focusing on enjoyment, personal exploration, and actually learning things of value (ie, writing, critical thinking, and debating civily). Everything else is just bonus points.
I doubt I'll ever get a chance to try the whole "polyamory" thing. I doubt that I'll even need it, although I still believe it could heighten life if done correctly. I just don't think most people in this generation could handle it. I'm not thoroughly convinced I could, although I've got a better shot than most. But you can be sure that if I have a kid, I'm going to teach him/her that other people's happiness is just as (but not more) important as their own. That love is not one thing between a man and a woman, but a bond between a person and humanity. Or select members. An exclusive orgy, if you will.
Which you won't. But they might. Oh jeez, I've already given "the talk," and I don't even want kids yet. Oy vey.
Of course, I'll admit this is all theory. I think that I, personally, could handle because I value logic more than I value my individual desires. The one thing that keeps me going is obtaining a job teaching English in a school that lets me do what I want to do. Diversify education, focusing on enjoyment, personal exploration, and actually learning things of value (ie, writing, critical thinking, and debating civily). Everything else is just bonus points.
I doubt I'll ever get a chance to try the whole "polyamory" thing. I doubt that I'll even need it, although I still believe it could heighten life if done correctly. I just don't think most people in this generation could handle it. I'm not thoroughly convinced I could, although I've got a better shot than most. But you can be sure that if I have a kid, I'm going to teach him/her that other people's happiness is just as (but not more) important as their own. That love is not one thing between a man and a woman, but a bond between a person and humanity. Or select members. An exclusive orgy, if you will.
Which you won't. But they might. Oh jeez, I've already given "the talk," and I don't even want kids yet. Oy vey.
