Here I sit, bored and some what tired. However, something is plaguing my mind - burning a hole I can't quite seem to extinguish; which has been raging on for quite some time.
Although this may not be a review of a game, film, or book, I'm simply trying to share with you as the readers of the Escapist some thoughts on our species, and to a certain degree life. This is a review quite bluntly...on us. I hope you can relate to what I'm going to say, and I'd love to hear some of your opinions on the topics I will be discussing.
You, I, Everyone...
Face a stunning fact: people are stupid. I don't mean a room temperature IQ, and I don't mean we are unable to solve Mathematical equations or convey the English Language in the way it was designed - I mean we make stupid decisions. Only people could have everything they want and crave more; more money, more food, more power, more...more...more.
Only people could have their perfect partner, only to throw away their blissful happiness by sleeping with another person for no apparent reason, other than self destruction. Why? You, I, Everyone - stupid.
I have friends who get treat terribly by their partner, but they are happy to take this constant onslaught of utter bullshit because they are scared of being alone. Beautiful, kind, generous, sought after individuals who could easily walk into a bar/club and pick up any guy/gal they desired. It makes me sad up to a point, then my sympathy ends, and I realise once again that people are just stupid. Seven months ago, I too was a hopeless case of maltreatment and the 'emotional punch bag syndrome.' - I, alike you, alike everyone...stupid.
I understand that there are always variables and unique reasons as to why these aforementioned examples happen...but why does there have to be? Why when faced with true happiness and misery do so many chose the latter? We make wrong decisions everyday, every week, every year. Many of these decisions we know to be unwise, yet we walk that path regardless. I am as much a part of this stupendous cycle as you, but for a reason we can not fathom we blindly follow this winding path to it's destination. Hindsight is a beautiful gift, as is history - yet when the time arises again for us to walk off the plank into the sea of despair, we moonwalk it with glee.
We are stupid, BECAUSE of our intelligence. Over analysis, complicating matters which are simple, and allowing mundane/frivolous occurrences to become important decisions choke us to the point that irrational, painful consequences are inevitable.
The grass is always greener on the...
Ever had a friend, who had it all? Money, car, house, lovely girlfriend, a future? Ever see that friend a few months later a complete mess; drunk, stoned, broke and in debt, a wreck?
Although these extreme cases may not be your personal experience, I'm sure you understand what I'm saying here.
Greed seems to consume us, every part of our being is infected with it.
It's a common occurrence, that those in wealth or within power will do anything to further their dominance. Without making this a political orientated piece, look no further than the news - and a certain Robert Mugabe.
Look no further, ladies and gentleman, than a mirror.
We all take our lives for granted up to a point. Those in relationships take their partners for granted, those in good health assume that will be their position forever, and those who have nothing take their utter freedom for granted.
Whenever I get migraines, a cold, or just generally ill - the world seems to end. Pain, depression, unhappiness. However, once I'm feeling 100% again; I don't feel ecstasy, joy, or happiness. I take my position of fortune and health for granted. When my health is in good condition, I don't feel unduly ecstatic or overwhelmingly happy...I feel normal.
The tragic part of this, is that normal in this sense should be replaced by lucky. We are all lucky to be here. The chances of your birth, your upbringing, and you being who you are, doing what you do at this very time are trillions to one, embrace it...enjoy it.
Change; good or bad?...
I don't know how old you are, where you live, or how much you care - but are our morals fundamentally changing?
I'm by no means old, at the age of 22 I consider myself far from it. However, I was brought up in a way that seems generations apart from many fellow inhabitants of my city in the same age bracket.
I'm single, and have been for seven months. I'm finding the dating concept to be difficult beyond my own comprehension. I've been told I'm a nice, handsome, generous kind of guy who ladies can't find enough of - yet my experience of many ladies around my area is completely different; they want to be bent over and pork sworded.
Don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying all women, I just haven't found any who want to take it slow and steady...yet.
I have had it imprinted into my skull that it was MEN who were after sex and nothing else, and women were an innocent species who only wanted to find that nice guy who'd treat them right. In my experience, this is not accurate.
I ask again; are our morals, and our perceptions changing or was I merely blind to these facts before? The answer - a resounding yes: change happens daily.
Change is inevitable. I've accepted this to be the case. If you're struggling as I have with dating, or something far more important that used to seem much easier, change = life.
A further ponder...
The Golden Rule's once brilliant shine has become a little tainted. Friendship seems to become a term used for acquaintances. Best friends are rare, and rarer yet are truly Best Friends. Trust is hard to find, and respect is harder yet.
Hope for me however, strongly remains. For all my negativity towards people, there are plenty shining stars in an otherwise sky of thick fog and pollution. There are people out there you can rely on and turn to in times of need, and for all those that make you want to physically vomit, there are a handful who keep you smiling through it all.
We are human. We are stupid, we are greedy, selfish, and at times incredibly confusing; but every so often...our true potential is realised, and we amaze one another.
I'm waiting to be amazed world, I'm waiting to be amazed. Patiently.
Although this may not be a review of a game, film, or book, I'm simply trying to share with you as the readers of the Escapist some thoughts on our species, and to a certain degree life. This is a review quite bluntly...on us. I hope you can relate to what I'm going to say, and I'd love to hear some of your opinions on the topics I will be discussing.
You, I, Everyone...
Face a stunning fact: people are stupid. I don't mean a room temperature IQ, and I don't mean we are unable to solve Mathematical equations or convey the English Language in the way it was designed - I mean we make stupid decisions. Only people could have everything they want and crave more; more money, more food, more power, more...more...more.
Only people could have their perfect partner, only to throw away their blissful happiness by sleeping with another person for no apparent reason, other than self destruction. Why? You, I, Everyone - stupid.
I have friends who get treat terribly by their partner, but they are happy to take this constant onslaught of utter bullshit because they are scared of being alone. Beautiful, kind, generous, sought after individuals who could easily walk into a bar/club and pick up any guy/gal they desired. It makes me sad up to a point, then my sympathy ends, and I realise once again that people are just stupid. Seven months ago, I too was a hopeless case of maltreatment and the 'emotional punch bag syndrome.' - I, alike you, alike everyone...stupid.
I understand that there are always variables and unique reasons as to why these aforementioned examples happen...but why does there have to be? Why when faced with true happiness and misery do so many chose the latter? We make wrong decisions everyday, every week, every year. Many of these decisions we know to be unwise, yet we walk that path regardless. I am as much a part of this stupendous cycle as you, but for a reason we can not fathom we blindly follow this winding path to it's destination. Hindsight is a beautiful gift, as is history - yet when the time arises again for us to walk off the plank into the sea of despair, we moonwalk it with glee.
We are stupid, BECAUSE of our intelligence. Over analysis, complicating matters which are simple, and allowing mundane/frivolous occurrences to become important decisions choke us to the point that irrational, painful consequences are inevitable.
The grass is always greener on the...
Ever had a friend, who had it all? Money, car, house, lovely girlfriend, a future? Ever see that friend a few months later a complete mess; drunk, stoned, broke and in debt, a wreck?
Although these extreme cases may not be your personal experience, I'm sure you understand what I'm saying here.
Greed seems to consume us, every part of our being is infected with it.
It's a common occurrence, that those in wealth or within power will do anything to further their dominance. Without making this a political orientated piece, look no further than the news - and a certain Robert Mugabe.
Look no further, ladies and gentleman, than a mirror.
We all take our lives for granted up to a point. Those in relationships take their partners for granted, those in good health assume that will be their position forever, and those who have nothing take their utter freedom for granted.
Whenever I get migraines, a cold, or just generally ill - the world seems to end. Pain, depression, unhappiness. However, once I'm feeling 100% again; I don't feel ecstasy, joy, or happiness. I take my position of fortune and health for granted. When my health is in good condition, I don't feel unduly ecstatic or overwhelmingly happy...I feel normal.
The tragic part of this, is that normal in this sense should be replaced by lucky. We are all lucky to be here. The chances of your birth, your upbringing, and you being who you are, doing what you do at this very time are trillions to one, embrace it...enjoy it.
Change; good or bad?...
I don't know how old you are, where you live, or how much you care - but are our morals fundamentally changing?
I'm by no means old, at the age of 22 I consider myself far from it. However, I was brought up in a way that seems generations apart from many fellow inhabitants of my city in the same age bracket.
I'm single, and have been for seven months. I'm finding the dating concept to be difficult beyond my own comprehension. I've been told I'm a nice, handsome, generous kind of guy who ladies can't find enough of - yet my experience of many ladies around my area is completely different; they want to be bent over and pork sworded.
Don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying all women, I just haven't found any who want to take it slow and steady...yet.
I have had it imprinted into my skull that it was MEN who were after sex and nothing else, and women were an innocent species who only wanted to find that nice guy who'd treat them right. In my experience, this is not accurate.
I ask again; are our morals, and our perceptions changing or was I merely blind to these facts before? The answer - a resounding yes: change happens daily.
Change is inevitable. I've accepted this to be the case. If you're struggling as I have with dating, or something far more important that used to seem much easier, change = life.
A further ponder...
The Golden Rule's once brilliant shine has become a little tainted. Friendship seems to become a term used for acquaintances. Best friends are rare, and rarer yet are truly Best Friends. Trust is hard to find, and respect is harder yet.
Hope for me however, strongly remains. For all my negativity towards people, there are plenty shining stars in an otherwise sky of thick fog and pollution. There are people out there you can rely on and turn to in times of need, and for all those that make you want to physically vomit, there are a handful who keep you smiling through it all.
We are human. We are stupid, we are greedy, selfish, and at times incredibly confusing; but every so often...our true potential is realised, and we amaze one another.
I'm waiting to be amazed world, I'm waiting to be amazed. Patiently.
