The Nature of Man

One of the first things told to me when I begun studying human nature was that man was basically good. That there was eons of crap mounted on that goodness that had tuned man into something not so hot anymore.

Ever since I can remember I had an interest in learning. But the purpose of learning for me had always been for the betterment of the condition of my fellow man.

Each time i unlocked a key to better life and livingness for myself, I felt a deep desire to share this with others that they may enjoy the benefits of these keys.

Several years ago, after many failed attempts to help I others find enlightenment, I realized that they had to find it on their own.

But my biggest disappointment occurred just a few months ago, when I realized that man kind doesn't do anything for each other unless there is a prospect for reward.

Conversely, given the opportunity humans would commit the most horrible atrocities to each other if they think they can get away with it. And with very little motivation.

The strong oppresses the weak because it can get away with it. The thief will steal because he thinks he can get away with it. It seems that consequence, is the the only thing that keeps mankind in check.

This is why it becomes important to establish a sense "ethics" in your life. And I don't mean what is socially right and wrong.

By ethics i mean a set of mores or rules that you live your life by. A common ground where social behavior can open the way to progress, learning, production, etc.

It has become too unpopular to tell someone they are doing something to offend you for fear of impinging on their freedoms or rights? So What? What about your rights?

Whenever you are letting someone do something in your environment that you consider is wrong, you are letting your ethics down if you don't say something.

I took a lot of courses on ethics during my teenage years and I always found that the moment they are allowed to go "out", things we are trying to do become much harder to accomplish.

I feel one needs to speak up and don't let things go unhandled.

The Creative Act

It seems that the act of creation requires an emotional state.

Me? I require an exhilarated state of mind to get me going. Usually I can get myself into a great mood by listening to music.

I know some people need to be depressed, or experiencing some kind of emotional trauma.

Most people try to achieve the altered state through drugs, alcohol, etc. The only problem with drugs is that they supress the natural abitlity to create on a quantum level. Im sure that it affects the ability to create art as well and not for the better.

A meditative state would be the best but also the hardest to get to in our busy busy environment.

I'm Back

Back to blogging.

Many things to update since last post. I'll probably bring those up in future postings. For now, I am just looking forward to my 7th wedding anniversary on March 31st.

Its the end of winter and I find I understand friendships and acquaintances even less. Although I can say I can tolerate the bullshit that comes along with them quite a bit more. I cant say I am more social but I can say I don't expect as much from my fellow man.

I am therefore less disappointed.