Anyone ever notice just how paradoxically we live/lead our lives? Hundreds of times we say contradictory things, that is, things that are the exact opposite of how we're feeling or thinking. I mean is it an overall human thing or is that just something I encounter on a daily basis?
Do you ever realise how easily the descent into barbarity could be? I mean I'm not saying that we don't have self-control but as animals full of ambition, greed, and the like we could all turn to barbarism given the right circumstances.
Only because it's easier, it's so much easier to be barbaric. I mean when you really think about it how many times have you said "I could ____ (fill with any verb such as kill, punch, etc) her/him" or how many times you have heard people answer "yes" to the question the question "would you rob a bank if you knew you could get away with it?"
And as A.P. students we were taught to analyze the language in which a person uses as well as the content in which they say it which leads to my title question, what is [truly] in a phrase?
I mean, I, myself want to punch the hell out this very laptop I'm working on at the moment because it's spazzing and freezing for no apparent reason but I won't because I know the long term consequences that will have on this already shitty laptop and how it will hinder me.
That coupled with phrases such as "I'm going to do a running jumping high kick if you don't complete that" leads me to believe that with the snap of a finger and a little more freedom we'd all resort to barbarism to make it through our lives and get our way.
Like just the other day I saw this guy I know almost get into a fight with another kid and when the teacher told him to be "the bigger person" his response was basically "fuck that, right now, I jus wanna whoop his ass." And I understand that 'cause I get like that sometimes to, ya know? We all get like that.
Need more proof? William Golding wrote a novel that is now considered a part of the literary canon which proved this exact point. It's name? "Lord of The Flies"
If that's not enough, about half a century prior to Golding there was Conrad. You guessed right, the novella "Heart of Darkness."
They show how society praises civilisation when in all honesty we just aren't that civilised.
I mean how easy is it to steal instead of working for something? I could walk into Wal-Mart tomorrow and with the right amount of planning and stealth steal that same iPod Touch you worked 4 months to afford within 5 minutes.
Or instead of just dealing with people I don't like I could go VT on those stupid motherf****** at my school tomorrow.
No I'm not crazy, not that damn violent, just simply making a point that we all seem to forget.
It's so hard to be civilised and show some restraint so when people do things like fight or get angry and stuff we should be a little less quick to judge and more understanding.
To further the argument look at the things we do for fun, we participate in sports like mixed martial arts or otherwise known as UFC, wrestling, football (not soccer), boxing, and the list goes on. Not only do we participate, we go to these sport events and cheer them on. We like bare fisted fighting with others and generally enjoy people suffering both emotionally AND physically.
Don't believe me? How often do you watch, listen, or read the tabloids? Just waiting to hear some juicy gossip about how dismal some celebrities life is. How often have you admitted to watching reality television just to see people more fucked up than you?
Need further proof? Look around you, observe how certain people are waiting for you to fall in dismay?
How many times have you heard the phrase, "misery loves company?"
Cliched statements are overused for a reason-- they ring true.
Many would argue that a solid founding in faith would combat all of what I'm saying however that too may not ring true because even biblical people questioned these exact same things.
Think about it, why did God flood the earth? Hmmm, that's right because it was corrupt.
Everyone falls into these habits and that's just how it is.
I am guilty of everything I'm saying here so don't take this a persecution, I'm just saying before you judge someone else for their seemingly awful make sure yours don't match.
I just hope to stress the fact that forgiveness, tolerance, and understanding is key to life and in order to practice those you have to, have to understand that restraining yourself is often easier said than done.
Just wanted to stir up a little controversy and share my thoughts with you guys because I was bored and had that on my mind.
And finally leave you with that a question "what is in a phrase?"
__________________________
Just to be clear I am FIRM believer in the justice system and when I say people should be more understanding I am in NO WAY saying that people shouldn't be punished for their crimes because they SHOULD. Just giving some fruit for thought here.
Do you ever realise how easily the descent into barbarity could be? I mean I'm not saying that we don't have self-control but as animals full of ambition, greed, and the like we could all turn to barbarism given the right circumstances.
Only because it's easier, it's so much easier to be barbaric. I mean when you really think about it how many times have you said "I could ____ (fill with any verb such as kill, punch, etc) her/him" or how many times you have heard people answer "yes" to the question the question "would you rob a bank if you knew you could get away with it?"
And as A.P. students we were taught to analyze the language in which a person uses as well as the content in which they say it which leads to my title question, what is [truly] in a phrase?
I mean, I, myself want to punch the hell out this very laptop I'm working on at the moment because it's spazzing and freezing for no apparent reason but I won't because I know the long term consequences that will have on this already shitty laptop and how it will hinder me.
That coupled with phrases such as "I'm going to do a running jumping high kick if you don't complete that" leads me to believe that with the snap of a finger and a little more freedom we'd all resort to barbarism to make it through our lives and get our way.
Like just the other day I saw this guy I know almost get into a fight with another kid and when the teacher told him to be "the bigger person" his response was basically "fuck that, right now, I jus wanna whoop his ass." And I understand that 'cause I get like that sometimes to, ya know? We all get like that.
Need more proof? William Golding wrote a novel that is now considered a part of the literary canon which proved this exact point. It's name? "Lord of The Flies"
If that's not enough, about half a century prior to Golding there was Conrad. You guessed right, the novella "Heart of Darkness."
They show how society praises civilisation when in all honesty we just aren't that civilised.
I mean how easy is it to steal instead of working for something? I could walk into Wal-Mart tomorrow and with the right amount of planning and stealth steal that same iPod Touch you worked 4 months to afford within 5 minutes.
Or instead of just dealing with people I don't like I could go VT on those stupid motherf****** at my school tomorrow.
No I'm not crazy, not that damn violent, just simply making a point that we all seem to forget.
It's so hard to be civilised and show some restraint so when people do things like fight or get angry and stuff we should be a little less quick to judge and more understanding.
To further the argument look at the things we do for fun, we participate in sports like mixed martial arts or otherwise known as UFC, wrestling, football (not soccer), boxing, and the list goes on. Not only do we participate, we go to these sport events and cheer them on. We like bare fisted fighting with others and generally enjoy people suffering both emotionally AND physically.
Don't believe me? How often do you watch, listen, or read the tabloids? Just waiting to hear some juicy gossip about how dismal some celebrities life is. How often have you admitted to watching reality television just to see people more fucked up than you?
Need further proof? Look around you, observe how certain people are waiting for you to fall in dismay?
How many times have you heard the phrase, "misery loves company?"
Cliched statements are overused for a reason-- they ring true.
Many would argue that a solid founding in faith would combat all of what I'm saying however that too may not ring true because even biblical people questioned these exact same things.
Think about it, why did God flood the earth? Hmmm, that's right because it was corrupt.
Everyone falls into these habits and that's just how it is.
I am guilty of everything I'm saying here so don't take this a persecution, I'm just saying before you judge someone else for their seemingly awful make sure yours don't match.
I just hope to stress the fact that forgiveness, tolerance, and understanding is key to life and in order to practice those you have to, have to understand that restraining yourself is often easier said than done.
Just wanted to stir up a little controversy and share my thoughts with you guys because I was bored and had that on my mind.
And finally leave you with that a question "what is in a phrase?"
__________________________
Just to be clear I am FIRM believer in the justice system and when I say people should be more understanding I am in NO WAY saying that people shouldn't be punished for their crimes because they SHOULD. Just giving some fruit for thought here.
&& I’m out.
-- lexy.
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