This may be my first and only post that stays outside the realm of fiction and poetry. But I’ve come to the realization that certain things need be said, and while the ability to properly verbalize my thoughts escapes me, luckily, a keyboard should suffice.
I’ve noticed that people are content to hold on to beliefs no matter how draconian or archaic. Yet, as I’ve understood it, opinions are meant to change as humans are meant to develop and grow. As circumstances evolve, so must our mindsets.
We cannot move forward if we are complacent in staying still.
As an example, I am a former Christian. A more accurate depiction of my worldview would be atheist but even then I feel such a label fails to meet the mark. I had moved on from that perspective because I realized that for me, it restricted the spirit of individuality. Stifled what is the human condition. Particular impulses and biological imperatives were shackled to an invention that sought to ‘civilize’ every man and woman, to imbue within a standard which no one could possibly maintain.
While I uphold the notion that each person can believe as they wish, I also think that those prerogatives should be challenged, and in those confrontations be willing to adapt if such discourse presents evidence that couldn’t be refuted on the foundation of sound reasoning. Even in accordance to those seemingly stringent limitations, humans are far more complex. Emotion, sentimentality often dictates our character. This is where logic tends to falter.
So I understand this want to be right. As I type this, I, too, would like to think I am correct in my conclusions. But in someone’s eyes, I will be wrong.
Thing is, I am entirely willing to be wrong, despite what the rest of this post may suggest. It’s okay to admit defeat. The real victory lies in what we learn as a result and if we can take what we have learned and apply it to ourselves, to make ourselves better, to become wiser.
I am not perfect, as you are not perfect.
If you have a voice to speak, you have ears to listen. And I think that’s all we need to remember. Empathy is our greatest ally.
I apologize for the brevity of this post. I understand this is well outside the norm for me but I needed to get it all off my chest. I promise after this more fiction will head your way!
I want to write a comedy. Something more light-hearted than what I’ve been producing of late. Anyway. I hope you’ve all had a good day/night!