Ignorance: The most common hindrance bestowed upon people today. After all, we are all ignorant to some degree. However, my concern is not at the failure to attain knowledge on given subjects. It is that people choose to act upon their ignorance far too often. They don't dip their toe into the bath first to gauge the temperature, they just jump on in. In most cases they get burnt or cause such a splash that it harms others. Look at the September 11th attacks. They were caused by an extremist group of terrorists, claiming to be following the muslim faith. As a result, a small band of morons decided to express their hatred for all muslims. A sour grape ruined the batch in their eyes. Another instance is when we saw those televised pictures of Afghan people celebrating in the streets after the attacks. Again, it was an extreme minority that expressed joy at the atrocities. And again, another small group of people decided that those dozens of people we saw on television expressed the feelings of MILLIONS of Afghan people. This kind of narrow minded, quasi-wisdom is what created the September 11th attacks. How can ignorance be bliss when it causes such anger and suffering?
Self confidence: Of all the virtues this has to be one of the most valuable. In most surveys it is found that romantic interests rate it as one of the most important qualities in a person. Without it we would be inept at socializing, working, maybe even going to the store. In contrast, to be deemed arrogant is highly unfavourable. Where do you draw the line between healthy self-confidence and arrogance? It seems it is fine to believe you are good, you just can't voice your self-appreciation. Perplexing really isn't it? It seems the only suitable manner in which to express your feelings is on Jerry Springer. Of course, you must weigh 500lbs and have a hill-billy husband that cheats on you with your sister to get on the show. Oh yeah, and you have to scream "I'm beautiful" at the top of your voice, whilst the white trash audience admire your 6 chins.
Inhibitions: Now this one is a b*tch! A hindrance to us all at some point in our lives. If indeed it isn't a constant factor, like it is to so many people, myself included. Picture the scene if you will. You are at a party, all your friends and family are there. The intro to your favourite song begins to ooze from the speakers on the dance floor. Oh wait, you can't dance to it, you haven't had a few drinks yet! I know of many people that are laden with this irrational self-doubt. I am one of them. Now why on Earth is it so hard to shake your arse, in the company of those close to you, without the aid of Grandpa's cough medicine? This is just one example of many inhibitions we all encounter at some point in our short lives. Note: SHORT lives! We are on this mass of soil and water for less than a century. If when you die all that remains of your legacy is the lingering memory of your antics on the dance floor, you should have made more of your life anyway! Or you are that guy from Riverdance. The point is, who cares? You only live once I believe, contrary to a religion or two. Make the most of it and ask that girl out you like on the bus. Or shake your money maker at the work party. Or accurately portray the noise created when a sodomite practices on a cat at the Karaoke bar. Now whilst you dwell on these words, I'll go kick myself for not approaching that girl in the bar that smiled at me. That or she had peanut butter caught in her gums. I'll never know......
It is with deepest regret I inform you all I will be adding more verbal diarrhoea to this page in the near future so come back soon! By the way, I did consult the dictionary on the spelling of diarrhoea....... |
