Men made me this way. The title of the book topping the New York Times bestseller list shortly. Well, some time in the future. Oh, men. Oh, man. It is a shame this title leads to the perception that men have the ability to make anyone the way they are in their current mental state. Sad. Just sad.
Let's take a scientific perspective on this subject. One of, if not the, oldest debate amongst those who study the mind is the nature verse nurture debate. John Locke backs the notion the mind starts as a clean slate. Everything that we are and all of our knowledge is determined by our experience. Therefore, no amount of nature determines how our mind intellectualizes. Plato however believes certain things are inborn, and therefore no amount of experience can change the way our mind interprets these daily interactions. Nonsense.
So, according to the master of the stars, it is inevitable. The droves of males creeping in and out of my life have had no role in how I view myself, committment and men who, shall I say, dare to enter and commitment all together. Ya, okay. I refuse to believe the way my mind operates cannot be altered. Thanks, Plato, but if you're correct, I'm screwed. And, I solely hold the keys.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Season of Giving
The holidays are upon us. Spirits are jolly, chefs are baking, the night is lite, stereo bells are ringing....the attitude surrounding the holiday season is disturbing. Why wait for snow to fall, proverbial birthdays or stampeding sales to alter life outlooks? Tinker Bell had the right idea. Think happy thoughts. Always.
It has been proven, smiling is contagious. It takes less muscles to form a smile than a frown. Americans like to take the easy road. So smile people, it's easier. Promise. For those of you who know me, I'm not a promise maker. The notion of putting your word to action is far more memorable. Picture me smiling. People will always remember the way you made them feel. Make someone feel good right now, not just the months that end the calender.
Strangers cause waves. They have the potential to turn a day around, tick you the hell off, bring you to tears or remain with you forever. People come in to our lives for many different reasons. They may stay in our faces, linger in our minds or pop up with just a scent. Every person you've ever met is there.....remaining. Who are you in their minds?
It has been proven, smiling is contagious. It takes less muscles to form a smile than a frown. Americans like to take the easy road. So smile people, it's easier. Promise. For those of you who know me, I'm not a promise maker. The notion of putting your word to action is far more memorable. Picture me smiling. People will always remember the way you made them feel. Make someone feel good right now, not just the months that end the calender.
Strangers cause waves. They have the potential to turn a day around, tick you the hell off, bring you to tears or remain with you forever. People come in to our lives for many different reasons. They may stay in our faces, linger in our minds or pop up with just a scent. Every person you've ever met is there.....remaining. Who are you in their minds?
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