Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. - Albert Einstein
This quote just speaks volumes as to my opinion on society and general apathy towards how things reflect poor judgement. Thoughtlessly submit, well that is just apathy at its worst, concession of your faculties and intellectual being for the sake of acceptance. Not certain that I, personally, would find that acceptance worthy of sacrificing the possibilities. Yet, this is where I would say the vast majority find themselves today.
I challenge everyone to say no to status quo and not just in your daily adventures, but in your lifetime pursuits. If you have children, then I challenge you to set the changes the future needs into action with their upbringing. There are injustices out there that have to be corrected, but we cannot correct them by furthering that same injustice. We must stand up, plan, think and execute processes that will balance this mixed up perception we have of what life is. They say the concept of sharing isn't truly understood until at least 4 years of age. Well what is everyone over 4 years of age excuse?
This isn't about money, this isn't about time, this isn't about race, gender or age. This is about change and long overdue change. This is about stepping up to the plate and doing what YOU CAN do. Not asking more of yourself than is reasonable so you will inevitably become disenchanted. This is about setting realistic goals and intending to keep them (not a New Year's Resolution that is basically rhetorical). This is the rocking motion that lulls a child into peaceful slumber, but in the grown-up world, that motion creates more motion, more chatter and will inherently knock off the things that are not credible and not worthy of time...and it will only leave that which has value (not subjective value, but intrinsic value).
Validate now what you think, don't just accept. Challenge what is before you if it proves unethical.
In future posts, I will quote various readings to educate you in critical thinking and ethical reasoning. I will move you to rock until the stones roll. I will do what I CAN do and cannot wait to see what WE accomplish.
Next post: Dissertation on a Testosterone Based Life Form.
1 comment:
Interesting quote from Einstein, but I have a feeling there is violent opposition from both sides. And part of man's problem is that he is being taught to give up ALL of his prejudices--prejudices which may be vital to his well-being, and, in the end, to his survival. Some of us have great intelligence, yes, but unfortunately we have forgotten instinct. You're quite motivational, though, in your blogs, and your call to action is so enthusiastically and vividly uttered that I find it getting into my blood, like a transference of energy--whether I like it or not!
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