We Give, and We Take Away

So I have been trying to figure out this crazy old life of mine. And here are a few things I have come up with:

First of all, taking things personally...not worth it. People do some really stupid, inconsiderate things sometimes. And maybe one of the most inconsiderate things I've noticed is when we go through life without thinking about why we feel and act the way we do. Why we would be with one person when we're in love with someone else, why we would have a career in one field when we really love doing something else, or why we would dress one way when we really feel like wearing something else. And furthermore, to quote Harold and Maude, "consistency is not a human trait," so if I constantly expect people to do things that rationally make sense, I will always be disappointed and frustrated. Anyway, my point is, I know I can't control whether or not people take control of their own lives, so it's not worth internalizing, especially when there are so many other amazing things in the world I could be focusing on!

Second. This whole sex thing. It amazes me how much drama we will put up with sometimes just for that one pleasure. Is it really worth it? Not in the long run. Not in the long run.

And lastly, what we practice is what we become. My former philosophy teacher taught me that, and it's very true. Now about the practicing part...it's so easy to say, "I can't do this. It's just not who I am." But when I get to thinking that way, I stop and realize...who I am is what I've been doing, and it's ingrained in me what I know see as who I am. So really, I can change at any time, as long as I consistently keep making those choices. No one changes overnight (and when they do...don't they seem a little crazy?).

Well, that is all I got for now! There are still many other things I'm trying to understand, but for now, I am happy with life just as it is, and I have faith that I will find my answers soon enough.

I am also thinking Puerto Rico now for winter break. Hello, beaches and friendly people!
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.shtml

Playlist
Meg Baird- Do What You Gotta Do
Piano Song- The Format
The Broken Family Band- Give and Take
The Rolling Stones- Angie
The Smiths- There is a light and it never goes out
The Counting Crows- Colorblind
Bob Dylan- Just Like a Woman
The Broken Family Band- You Get Me