The meaning of good and bad, of better and worse, is simply helping or hurting. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hello there kids. Before I get started, let me just clarify, Im not a Religious fanatic...there was even a time when i did not believe in god- I was 12 years old, in the 6Th grade:
I remember during our lunch break in the school cafeteria telling my best friend Natalia- God does not exist - I swore she was gonna throw her sloppy ~ joe at me!
GROW up Crystal. She said in a huff. She angrily walked away. I saw her whispering into other people's ear. They gathered in a group collectively scowling at me like I was the devil incarnate. I felt absolutely sick, sick to my stomach.
That was not my first time feeling alienated in life. The problem was, I knew that feeling all to well. Alienation is also an action. It was also a movie: Alien Nation. I can assure you 1. Im not an alien 2. Im not the next David Koresh nor am I the next Dalai Lama.
Perhaps a TRUE messiah will arrive & flip all this incredible hatred around. Lord knows, we need more peace than violence. But Im not a preacher either. So let me get to the POINT of this blog.
Im just a simple gal with "ordinary" powers of persuasion. Im a dork & a socialite but by no means a famous one- Im somewhat popular among my peers- most of my life I was a wallflower until I turned 25 & broke out of the mold society wanted to SUFFOCATE me in.
In some small way, I would like to change the world - show others that you dont have to boxed in or labeled as this way or that- this attitude breeds bitterness. Its already a confusing time for impressionable minds, why cant we just let young people, especially grow on their own. I was quiet & shy b/c at home i was oppressed- I was forced to listen much more than express my own opinion. Perhaps that's why now, i have so much to say but Im also learning to a point they were right - always listen carefully to wiser people. NEVER ever assume. Always ask question, just not the kind that will get you in hot water!
It tool so much internal work. Its hard work that never ends if you want to evolve. It continues with your children,if you choose to have any. Ultimately it ends with you..who are you?
Its NOT your job, your home, your cars, its not how much money you make- all of that can change in an instant- call it Karma or a reversal of fortune- those are all things out of our control.
What do I know? There is constant battle between good & evil. The angel & the devil - no, I wont even put them in the same league as god or Jesus. In the superhero heir achy we have:
Batman, Superman. Spider man, He-man, The transformers, even The Teenage Mutant Turtles - they are SAFE heroes b/c we know they were all created by some comic geek(s). Its okay for us to pour out millions of dollars & hours of our precious times watching these Hollywood blockbusters & reading the comic books, collecting the cards, etc...
Then their is GOD- some argue, another MAN_MADE creation- fair enough. Everyone is entitle to their OPINION. This is a free society.
Then their are not-so free societies bond by strict codes of religion- like Muslims- Im not attacking them. They have a right to believe in the Koran, in fact this is book written by Prophet Mohamed before our grand parent's grandparents were even a twinkle in their parent's eyes. To my knowledge the koran is full of life lessons. Depending how one interprets it, women are not mistreated & sorry, gentlemen, their are not 40 virgins waiting for you in heaven waiting to feed you grapes day & night.
I heard somewhere "grapes" are promised: I think you have to feed ourself=0
Why in the world would an experienced man want a virgin, let alone 40!?! Even if they are drop-dead gorgeous*Boring* This means they are plump with beautiful faces, okay, thats an interesting image. I bet the grapes are soggy and sour...
Younger men dont need a virgin either, they must learn from a woman with some skills...suicide is not the answer. You will never have game if a virgin is your first sexual experience. Killing innocent people is not the answer- pick up hobby. How about.... golf?
Like Spiderman or superman or most recently Bat Man, aptly nicknamed the "Dark Knight" in his last film;-) what do they have in common - for those paying attention. our Bruce Wayne was battling the desire to let the Joker continue on his cruel & crazy ways or take revenge on all the pointless killings he committed. rather passive-aggressively. You, see, the Joker is a lot like the devil- it was never his fault, he doesnt even get accused, cleaver eh- *Cough* They are both grade-A bastards: The devil & The Joker.
They have the evil intent yet they get others, their minions to do the dirt work for them. Human will is weak & the devil knows that-
What the Joker doesnt get is that he is a one trick pony. He is delusional believing he has all the power & control when others see him as a complete joke..hes bitter & alone b/c he cares for nobody, never seeing beyond his own pain & past, I felt sorry that his father permanently mutilated him. This is no excuse to be a bastard -hes the ultimate in selfishness. Unfortunately, he will remain in the darkness with his heart & soul.
*Cliches* have a point: Beware of wolves in sheeps clothing, keep your friends close your enemies closer- one day, the meek shall inherit the earth
You will never be abandoned in your darkest hour, somebody is looking over you, protecting you, have faith & be strong....you dont have to prove yourself, thats the action of FOOLS- be humble & keep your cool.
Jesus was a martyr - he never said take REVENGE on your enemies- he said LOVE your enemies, pray for them. I do.
like all decent people, he took the blame for all the bad things happening in his time - he never fought his enemies, he knew he could never change their minds & he accepted his fate. Today he is an inspiration to millions. Look at Martin Luther King jr. * Ghandi- all men of peace, intellect, & non-violence- they were murdered by COWARDS - only weak people use physical force to get their way.
Do you ever wonder where miracles come from? Why have we become so blind, so jaded that we let hatred over power love- its out there. Thats why no matter how unlucky my life has been, I focus solely on all the blessings in my life.
God or Allah are the ULTIMATE superheros in the Bible, Torah, & Koran - hopefully you connect the "Bat man" analogy. Has the *light bulb* turned on yet?
Ah, if it were only that simple.
The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance.Socrates (BC 469-BC 399) Greek philosopher of Athens
To be continued....
