Quietly I post this. I am slowly testing the waters here, gently feeling around and observing how my ripples interact with the rest of the universe. I do not wish to speak unless I am somewhat educated on my topics of choice. I am slowly learning though, but it is in that slowness that I feel a great inadequacy rise up in my soul. How can I make a difference in a world that rushes by so quickly? Well, I'm not sure yet. But if I don't at least try it will certainly be gone before I get a chance to say anything.
Writs and Rants is Back
Hello, welcome to my blog Writs and Rants. It has been officially resurrected. Over the years, this blog has seen several different incarnations. Mostly though, it has been home to the aloof and sometimes bizarre rantings of your average over thinking, school failing, job hopping insomniac. Yes, that would be me.
My sleeping habits have improved I’d say. This in and of it self, upon my evaluation, is good and bad. It’s bad because I feel as though I am too grounded in “reality.” My imagination isn’t as vivid, my sense of wonder is still there but not as prevalent, and the incessant urge to wax poetic and delve into the deepest, darkest recesses of the human mind is no longer my constant companion. In short, I am no longer driven to do things based on a perception that Death is looming only breaths away. Instead, I am compelled by things like work, paying bills, maintaining a healthy diet, and other terribly dull activities that suck the awe out of life, which is an intrinsically awesome thing.
So, my goal with Writs and Rants this time around is to harness my experiences for the betterment of myself and if possible the world. I want to attempt to revitalize and re-instill the awe in our lives while maintaining a healthy routine. The synthesis of experiences, of emotions, and of knowledge that is happening in my mind and in my heart right now stirs me to great feeling. I cannot say how anything I could do or say will affect anyone outside of myself but surely saying something is better than saying nothing, especially when the words weigh heavy on my mind.
There seems to be no end to the troubles that face the world. From the vast array of conflicting opinions over the recent Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage to the more subtle issues of creationism being taught in public schools over evolution, from flag burning rallies to Planned Parenthood controversies, and to me even more interesting is the cataclysmic war between atheism and religious institutions, one citing science, while the other God, be it a variety of gods. The fundamental problems we see that derive from these divergent systems of belief give rise to terribly complicating issues that truly do impact everyone’s daily lives whether we realize it or not. I have many opinions concerning all of these things and more. That said, I do not wish to share them indiscriminately. But more discretely I wish to solve problems by promoting principles that are more fundamental. I wish to promote a way of evaluating how we should act regardless of the stances we take.
I know people who hold all sorts of beliefs that go counter to all sorts of other peoples beliefs, and some of my own beliefs are grandly different from many of my own friends’ beliefs. There is nothing wrong with holding opposing viewpoints. The ability to reason, to evaluate our own lives and come to conclusions is something that we all must do, and given the grand diversity of situations people live in it seems to me unavoidable that we see an array of opinions, passions, beliefs, and biases.
That said, is there not some sort of common ground that we can all stand firmly on? There must be, after all we are all human aren't we? What do you suppose this common ground could be? And what do you suppose the consequences would be of realizing what this common ground is and letting it be the gently guiding force in our lives? Is it possible to have differing opinions while maintaining a common belief? I believe it is. I have my own thoughts on what it might be as well, but I am interested to hear what others might say so as to broaden my thought processes to include a variety of insights. I will post my thoughts on this at a later date. Feel free to challenge anything I’ve said or offer your opinions. Your thoughts help me learn. And that is primarily what I desires to do. Thank you.