Inevitably, we are surrounded in violent environments. Sometimes we see so much viciousness, death, and distraught, that we believe this is always going to be impended in our lifestyles.
Some little boys want to watch shit blow up and some little boys want to ride ponies and braid their mother’s hair. Some little girls like to play with dolls, others like to ride dirt bikes and race cars. So what. Does this make them any less of their own gender, or anymore of it?
Curiosity and self expression is natural to experiment. But what happens inside a human beings brain, for a thought to become more important than the credibility of a human life? At what extent does a point have to be made, to be proven? The dilliema is that we long to belong, our hearts long to love, but we are dissatisfied. We can’t feel safe because ultimately we are our own worst enemies. We feel guilty when we do something wrong because we should know better, and in most cases we are hypocritical to those who do the same actions as we do. It pisses us right off when we see a nervous nail biter, pen chewer, foot taper, or even that lazy asshole that drinks too much and cusses constantly. Have we done every single one of these things before? Probably, actually well, absolutely we have. Ironic isn't it. This creates pointless irritations and a buildup of steam in our heads that eventually make us explode. How many times have you wanted to scream and yell at the top of your lungs when your mother is consistently on you to clean your room, or make your bed? “I'll do it when I feel like it” or “It’s not dirty, I just cleaned it” or “I’m about to sleep in it later and mess it all the way up again, so why would I bother making it?” All extremely logical statements. What I’m convinced of is that these requests directed towards us are all relative to how we perceive our ego. Because in reality, making some sheets up probably wouldn’t take all that much time.. But the new Call of Duty video game isn’t going to play itself is it? One day your boss is going to do something that is extremely irate and obnoxious. Will you tell him/her it can wait until later, or will you finish it, be thorough, and collect your pay check at the end of two weeks. Once again, easier to say, harder to do. Not everybody that is an authority figure to you is going to be someone you absolutely love and respect. I guess this is where, “Welcome to the real world” is applicable.
We see how we react to people of inappropriate attitudes and behavior, and even the downright asses that surround us in everyday life. For some this 'front' gives them a personal sense of security. If they can downsize somebody else, they are sure to upgrade themselves in the process. I can promise you that at the end of the day, this will not fulfill the empty spot(s) in a broken soul. A better approach and advantage to take is to the be the person that you would respect. An easily approachable individual promotes a much more comfortable atmosphere than an angry and insecure person willing to bulldoze anyone in his or her way to get to where they want to be.
It is my hope that someday and somehow our civilization can be a peaceful and judgment free utopia. Mother Teresa constantly reminds me of the complex simplicity in this ideal. "What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family." We are surrounded by so many intelligent and creative individuals, capable of immense insight and love. I would rather love somebody for the respect and loyalty of a friendship in which they showed me, then hate them for what they decide to wear to school every day. I don’t remember being given the right to have this authority, so why must we insist on using it so constantly?
We can look our worst enemies in the eye and see no possible chance of a soul. But internally everyone is dealing with struggle. Sometimes it’s not obvious and other times it is. But realistically they are just seeking a meaning for their heartache, struggle, and to take the pain away from themselves. They direct it forwardly on other people. Its with absolute certainty that love and the willingness to give and receive that feeling, is a passion. We all crave. What we need to do more is look our enemies directly in their eyes and deliver compassion. By showing love and compassion for somebody, even if you have no idea who they are, is the first step you can make to making a change.
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