Philosophy

[ctgskylighter]

It's easy to sit here and say that all men, or women, are equal. That no single person is greater, or better, than any other. It's a convenient philosophy. Not only does it valid each person equally, but it also keeps us humble, modest, traits of wise men (so they say). Best of all, it protects us from when we fail to become something more. "

Comments

[fikemalchek]

A good friend of mine once told me this:

"You aren't so bad ass as you think you are and that's all you need to know."

It's good to work to be better than other people, our social system rewards this. Don't feel any guilt over that. I think you're confusing social status with personal rights; as long as you're not subjugating other peoples' lives or liberties then you're good.

[ctgskylighter]

The longer you've been doing something, the harder it becomes to maintain a discipline. At least for me. Maybe I'm just weak, but eventually I slip up, forget all my vows, and submit. Usually, it takes a harsh wake-up call to bring me back.

[fikemalchek]

I agree completely: Change of habits and attitudes is very difficult and takes constant attention.

I can't remember the name of it, but there is a recursive triangle of three component (it's a common psychological construction, I'm sure you've had it.

Thoughts, speech, and behaviors all lead into each other. If you change just one for long enough, eventually the rest will change with them.