Decisions, decisions.
Understanding is an underrated virtue. Those who ignore their own flaws act with less patience and compassion towards others because they expect everyone to be perfect, because they think of themselves as perfect. It's true. People who say "No, I would never blah blah" when criticizing others are usually being hypocritical. However, do they realize deep down that they are? Or are they so disillusioned that they truly believe only others have problems? And for those that do realize their vices, why is it that they can't find a little sympathy for others when these so called other "intolerable" individuals put up with their faults. Faults which may be exponentially more abrasive than what these indignant characters so hastily chastise.
This branches out to a larger context as well. Going back to the whole idea of religion. One of my friends asked about my opinion on the UN's proposal on the defamation on religion today, though it's not all religions, just Islam. Good intention, bad follow-through as usual. But it's rather sad that the UN needs to treat countries like little children. You would think populations of hundreds of thousands or even millions or billions would know better. Cartoons. Mocking Mohammad. Really? REALLY?! This is not about whose religion is better. Or my God is not your God. Or about the radicals inferring religious principles to justify their actions and therefore changing global views on particular beliefs. (Radicals are radicals because they represent a minority). Religions, as long as they are not hurting anyone, should not be criticized at all. A little more tolerance and respect would go so far.
I think the Daoist/Buddhist philosophies' (not religions') lesson of acting like water really helps in finding peace. Being flexible. Don't hold onto things. And don't force things to take a shape.
Happy birthday to Theodor Seuss Geisel.
A cheery conclusion to an otherwise depressing entry. Perhaps I've seen too many plays lately.
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