Contradictions and Contemplations Date Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 11:35 AM PST Topic Rant All things in life hold wisdom...even if just a little. By personal experience, I even find wisdom in those who act "stupid." I was wandering in my solitude and observing the discussions held by individuals. There was one noted man, however, who stood flamboyant among the rest. "Respect - learn that word," he would say. I agreed, but how he preached bothered me. But I could not judge so I kept around longer to discern a deeper meaning in his talking. Then he pointed to a mob of individuals. "That's what they miss - respect! They're a bunch of fascist bastards who must get an ass kissin' or they'll treat ye' like shit! Ye' hear that fascists!?" I listened intently to this man. While his words speaking of respect held wisdom in my eyes, I felt that his current actions did not support such things. Actions speak over words - this man's actions have not supported a cent of his words. A several days later, I walked back to the place I found that man. He was there again, preaching along once more. Once again, he was preaching of respect and even more, equality. I frowned, but was not surprised. "Respect! That's what these arrogant and egotistical fascist people do not have! They think they're better than us! Let's join together and drive them off," said the man. Some people listened while others recognized staying around as a waste. The man continued his preaching and I grew curious on: what makes him bitter toward the people he titles "fascists" and "disrespectful"; why does he believe we should join him; last but not least, if he notices his hypocrisy. Then all of a sudden, he turned to the group of people he scorned and said, "Yer' just scared to come against me for you know I'm better than you, huh?" Maybe other people think differently, but I thought the man was contradicting himself by far. He should respect the people he scorned upon by leaving them alone...in my honest opinion. For a week this predictable cycle continued on. Then finally, the man found himself running away from his own shadow - the people he taunted and took his hatred upon gathered en masse around him, intimidating him with words, actions (some being violent), and warnings. When the mob of people left, the man found himself ranting about how high he is compared to the people he scorned upon. However, I had a different view on him - deep inside, he was a scared little boy wanting attention. Like I said before, the man possibly held wisdom - no doubt on that. However, the wisdom he preaches of does not correspond with his actions. Once more, when he spoke of respect, did he show respect himself? When he speaks of arrogance, was he not arrogant himself? After wasting his breath on how fascist these people are, was he not, trying to pull a fascist movement? I don't know, but these thoughts constantly crossed my mind. Again, maybe my theories are well wrong. I claim no uncanny wisdom or intelligence myself. But I do know this: even though I frowned upon the actions that man took, I respect him enough to leave him at peace with his own shadow and contradictions. I frown upon instant judgment. Even though at times I react in a bad way (after all, I am human), make mistakes, or misunderstand things, I understand that judging is not my place. I'll be damned if I fail to keep my words... This article comes from Shmeng http://www.shmeng.com/ The URL for this story is: http://www.shmeng.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=472