Proud or Strong, it's All about Choice
One of the more interesting things about human nature would have to be the nature of choice. We are all given the right to choose, even though we usually don't exercise that right when we should. It's one of those things that create a huge conflict of interest, especially when emotion or passion gets in the way. Two of the main points are in the title of this entry. I consider both pride and strength to be a pair of the better qualities of human nature, but both of them can also be a large detriment where certain things are concerned. Let’s talk about the nature of these two and how they can conflict so strongly, even though they are both so important to our nature.
There is a fine line where either strength or pride must back down in order for our needs to be met. Most of us use strength and pride to define what we are and how we function. The tricky part is to not let either of them get in the way of human development. Here's a quick example. If people are in a bad situation, sometimes we won't ask, or accept help when it is offered. Sometimes we will say everything is fine, even when we know that it isn't. This is the dual nature of being human.
Most people know they should accept help when it is offered, but will turn it down because they either feel that they need to be strong, or that they are too proud to accept. We're a confusing bunch aren't we? Yours truly is especially guilty of this. To fit in with what I've been writing about I guess I could say that its pride, but I think in all honesty I should admit that it's probably stubbornness that will stop me from admitting when something is wrong. I guess this is what happens when one of the afore mentioned attributes goes too far. This is another one of those tricky things to self diagnose. Stubbornness can be very useful in certain situations, but it more often screws up whatever it is you are working for. Another of the problems with this (at least for me) is logic. People who base their life around logic believe that there is a formula and solution for everything, and if we collect enough data, we can figure it out. The failing of this is when the data you get comes from something which doesn't follow logic. I think another example is in order. Emotion is what dictates most of our choices in life. When emotions run awry, the logical person will try to figure out the formula behind why things are going crazy. On the whole, emotion does not follow logic; therefore the formula does not exist. That's not to say that we won't fixate and try to figure one out, even though we know we can't. The worst part of all this is seeing the fault, but not doing anything about it. I think I'm going to steal a quote from Obi here. Insanity is repeating things and expecting a different outcome. Blech, that's enough to think about for now.
On a completely separate subject, sort of, one of the most maddening things in life is when you know someone for many years, and even though they know you very well, they expect the worst behavior from you when something bad happens, even if it is against your nature. When it is in your nature to be one way, it is not suddenly going to change. At least it won't if you are true to your beliefs and morals.
Damn, I'm hopping all over the place tonight. I think I better call this one quits before I end up talking about the reproductive systems of goats, or the political strife in lower Asia. My tracking must be off. It must have been all the Caffrey's last night.
"Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all his strength."
Hasidic Saying
One of the more interesting things about human nature would have to be the nature of choice. We are all given the right to choose, even though we usually don't exercise that right when we should. It's one of those things that create a huge conflict of interest, especially when emotion or passion gets in the way. Two of the main points are in the title of this entry. I consider both pride and strength to be a pair of the better qualities of human nature, but both of them can also be a large detriment where certain things are concerned. Let’s talk about the nature of these two and how they can conflict so strongly, even though they are both so important to our nature.There is a fine line where either strength or pride must back down in order for our needs to be met. Most of us use strength and pride to define what we are and how we function. The tricky part is to not let either of them get in the way of human development. Here's a quick example. If people are in a bad situation, sometimes we won't ask, or accept help when it is offered. Sometimes we will say everything is fine, even when we know that it isn't. This is the dual nature of being human.
Most people know they should accept help when it is offered, but will turn it down because they either feel that they need to be strong, or that they are too proud to accept. We're a confusing bunch aren't we? Yours truly is especially guilty of this. To fit in with what I've been writing about I guess I could say that its pride, but I think in all honesty I should admit that it's probably stubbornness that will stop me from admitting when something is wrong. I guess this is what happens when one of the afore mentioned attributes goes too far. This is another one of those tricky things to self diagnose. Stubbornness can be very useful in certain situations, but it more often screws up whatever it is you are working for. Another of the problems with this (at least for me) is logic. People who base their life around logic believe that there is a formula and solution for everything, and if we collect enough data, we can figure it out. The failing of this is when the data you get comes from something which doesn't follow logic. I think another example is in order. Emotion is what dictates most of our choices in life. When emotions run awry, the logical person will try to figure out the formula behind why things are going crazy. On the whole, emotion does not follow logic; therefore the formula does not exist. That's not to say that we won't fixate and try to figure one out, even though we know we can't. The worst part of all this is seeing the fault, but not doing anything about it. I think I'm going to steal a quote from Obi here. Insanity is repeating things and expecting a different outcome. Blech, that's enough to think about for now.On a completely separate subject, sort of, one of the most maddening things in life is when you know someone for many years, and even though they know you very well, they expect the worst behavior from you when something bad happens, even if it is against your nature. When it is in your nature to be one way, it is not suddenly going to change. At least it won't if you are true to your beliefs and morals.
Damn, I'm hopping all over the place tonight. I think I better call this one quits before I end up talking about the reproductive systems of goats, or the political strife in lower Asia. My tracking must be off. It must have been all the Caffrey's last night."Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all his strength."
Hasidic Saying
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