America gained independence and self-government upon the adoption of "The Declaration of Independence", but it is time to reevaluate the self-government within ourselves. Too many people in modern western culture depend on government support and/or the support of others around them to get by in life. Families with young children need to stress the value of the independent individual at an earlier stage in their child's life. If I had a nickel for every time a kid came into TCBY for frozen yogurt and payed with their parent's credit card... Let's just say I wouldn't be working at TCBY anymore, let alone writing this blog.
Calling all American adolescents! Be indepent! Earn your own money! Motivate yourSELF: don't wait for Dad's screams upon viewing your progress report!
Indepence means strength. It means the ability to provide for yourself without burdening others. It means an organized life. It means control.
What is an independent country without independent citizens? Sure, we have :The Declaration of Independence"; however, it is time to step it up a knotch and compose "The Declaration of the Independent".
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one [person] to dissolve the [parasitic] bands which have connected them with another..."
Don't be a parasite. Live your own life as a fully independent American, free from the King and free from everybody else but yourself.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Living for the Alphabet
Unless your name is Patrick Starr and you live under a rock, you have probably seen the drastic metamorphasis of Miley Cyrus from Disney Star to the risqué, female version of Draco Malfoy. Fans of the famous pop star have mixed responses to her transformation. Many claim she is merely seeking attention, realizing the fame since her Hannah Montana years is tapering to an end, while others believe she is expressing who she truly is and releasing her entire artistic being through a new style. Either way, the world judges Miss Cyrus left and right, up and down, north and south, east and west.
Miley Cyrus has created a new image for herself. When one hears her name, one may think "platinum blonde gone wrong", "eat a cookie", "put your tongue back in your mouth", "stop twerking", or "put some clothes on". When the same person hears the name Hannah Montana, different images pop into said person's head. Long, brown hair. Child star. Decent role model. Both names, even though they refer to the same person, carry unique weights. They stand for two different ideas: one--conformity, and the other--carefree. Each name has a reputation, as is also seen in the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.
Worrying too much about how your name is viewed in your community can hold you back. It destroys your freedom of expression. Even if you hate Miley Cyrus, you have to give her credit for doing her own thing. For being her and not holding back through fear of outside opinions.
We are all artists after all. Though we don't all create through acrylic or oil or graphite, we are all capable of creating through the medium of existence, the purest form of creation. As we exist, our beings thrive around us. Or essence radiates off of our skin, and it is remembered through our names. But we must not always care so much about what others think of our names. People will judge you no matter what you do.
Live your life for yourself, not for randomly assorted letters of the alphabet.
Miley Cyrus has created a new image for herself. When one hears her name, one may think "platinum blonde gone wrong", "eat a cookie", "put your tongue back in your mouth", "stop twerking", or "put some clothes on". When the same person hears the name Hannah Montana, different images pop into said person's head. Long, brown hair. Child star. Decent role model. Both names, even though they refer to the same person, carry unique weights. They stand for two different ideas: one--conformity, and the other--carefree. Each name has a reputation, as is also seen in the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.
Worrying too much about how your name is viewed in your community can hold you back. It destroys your freedom of expression. Even if you hate Miley Cyrus, you have to give her credit for doing her own thing. For being her and not holding back through fear of outside opinions.
We are all artists after all. Though we don't all create through acrylic or oil or graphite, we are all capable of creating through the medium of existence, the purest form of creation. As we exist, our beings thrive around us. Or essence radiates off of our skin, and it is remembered through our names. But we must not always care so much about what others think of our names. People will judge you no matter what you do.
Live your life for yourself, not for randomly assorted letters of the alphabet.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Individuality Saves Lives
August 18th, 2006
Mumbai, India
Residents claim the polluted water of Mahim Creek has turned "sweet". Recieving thousands of tons of sewage and industrial waste every day, local officials have attempted to thwart the community's efforts in consuming the supposedly "holy" water without success. Many have gathered plastic bottles to fill with the sweet liquid, while others bath in what they think is "Baba's blessing". Fearing an outbreak of waterborne illnesses including gastroenteritis, officials are testing water samples from the Creek.
June, 1962
North Carolina, United States
Sixty-two employees of a United State's textile company have fallen ill, experiencing symptoms including nausea and vomiting. Workers have connected the sickness to the recent infestation of june bugs in the textile mill. Claiming to have been bitten, the number of workers experiencing symptoms has risen each day; however, health care officials have yet to find any bites on the victims.
1518
Strousburg, France
A dancing epidemic has enveloped the country. One woman started dancing, and soon enough, 400 joined her as they all danced their way until exhaustion. The majority died.
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Mass hysteria affects only those who are gullible and weak enough to follow along. If one is brave enough to go against the grain, to be different, to be an individual... then maybe the instances described above would have never occurred. The masses would not have all drank toilet water, gotten sick with an imaginary bug, or danced to death. It takes only one brave soul to voice an outside opinion that could move the minds of the majority.
Don't be afraid to be different; individuality saves lives.
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