I Have Learned From Life's Experiences to Build My Character
Growing up, my Grandmother, (Who raised me) tried to instill in me how one should live their lives, so as to not upset anyone and to "Fit in".
All well and good.
In growing up and finding my own way, my Grandmother's lessons had relevant meaning in many respects.
Do not swear being one of her most strident lessons.
For the most part, that lesson has stuck with me and I have found ways to express myself without resorting to the crassness of profanities.
That does not mean that I do not swear. I have done, and will continue to swear into the future.
99.99% of the time I can find the non cuss word to fit the occasion. Once in say? 5 blue moons, the F word is the most appropriate when dealing with a situation or exasperating person.
Now, as I approach my dotage, I reflect back on my Granmama's lessons and realise that I became my own man, in as much as I did do it my way.
One thing I do realise, that the majority of the time I did not, "Do the Done Thing", I did not, "Do What Was Expected"
Now, that that does not mean to say I was a rebellious Brat. Far from it.
What it shows is that I was and am very strong willed and extremely independent.
Doing the done thing and doing what is expected all the time, to me at least, shows a lack of imagination, a lack of self determination and a desire simply to fit in.
Lest we be cast asunder.
I do not mind being, "Cast Asunder"
When I cast a critical eye over Society I see sameness, I see a lack of individuality, I see those who try to be different, Shunned and labelled as "Weird".
As if to say, "Who are you to buck the system? Conform or become an outcast."
As we have seen, so many people who have been ridiculed, maligned, cast asunder become confused and mentally unstable which can lead to horrific outcomes.
Always doing the right thing, the expected thing can be stultifying.
Ask yourself, "What do I really want from life"?
Ask it sooner, rather than later.
Of course it is easier to do what is expected, then there are no unexpected outcomes.
Boring!
Then ask yourself the question, "If I do what I want, will I be letting people down"?
Of course you will. But do you really want other people to dictate your life?
Do you really want to live to other people's expectations?
Why not make a decision to live your life the way you want to live it?
Then you can be satisfied, as you too reach your dotage, that you did it,
"Your Way" and not how Society expected you to live.
All well and good.
In growing up and finding my own way, my Grandmother's lessons had relevant meaning in many respects.
Do not swear being one of her most strident lessons.
For the most part, that lesson has stuck with me and I have found ways to express myself without resorting to the crassness of profanities.
That does not mean that I do not swear. I have done, and will continue to swear into the future.
99.99% of the time I can find the non cuss word to fit the occasion. Once in say? 5 blue moons, the F word is the most appropriate when dealing with a situation or exasperating person.
Now, as I approach my dotage, I reflect back on my Granmama's lessons and realise that I became my own man, in as much as I did do it my way.
One thing I do realise, that the majority of the time I did not, "Do the Done Thing", I did not, "Do What Was Expected"
Now, that that does not mean to say I was a rebellious Brat. Far from it.
What it shows is that I was and am very strong willed and extremely independent.
Doing the done thing and doing what is expected all the time, to me at least, shows a lack of imagination, a lack of self determination and a desire simply to fit in.
Lest we be cast asunder.
I do not mind being, "Cast Asunder"
When I cast a critical eye over Society I see sameness, I see a lack of individuality, I see those who try to be different, Shunned and labelled as "Weird".
As if to say, "Who are you to buck the system? Conform or become an outcast."
As we have seen, so many people who have been ridiculed, maligned, cast asunder become confused and mentally unstable which can lead to horrific outcomes.
Always doing the right thing, the expected thing can be stultifying.
Ask yourself, "What do I really want from life"?
Ask it sooner, rather than later.
Of course it is easier to do what is expected, then there are no unexpected outcomes.
Boring!
Then ask yourself the question, "If I do what I want, will I be letting people down"?
Of course you will. But do you really want other people to dictate your life?
Do you really want to live to other people's expectations?
Why not make a decision to live your life the way you want to live it?
Then you can be satisfied, as you too reach your dotage, that you did it,
"Your Way" and not how Society expected you to live.
61-69, M