Archive for December, 2013
Need
So, I work at McDonald’s when I home during long breaks because I’m in college and want the extra money. I have noticed as I’m taking orders for the variety of people that exist in our fucked up society (it’s not just because of this, I just think we are all fucked up normally), many of them order by starting is “I need…” and state what they want. NO, YOU DON’T NEED IT!
I understand it has just become part of the human rhetoric in the United States and people don’t think about it, but I feel as this this has a lot to say about us as people. As generations come and go, the newest generations feel as if the comforts brought on by their previous generations are necessities. I will admit, I find myself saying “I need internet access” on a very consistent basis. I grew up with it, so it is part of my everyday life and I feel as if I need it to operate as a normal human being.
I know this won’t change much, but I ask this of anyone who may read this: think about the things you normally say you “need” and truly contemplate if you really need them. This may just be a small step, but instead of saying you “need” anything from now on, try saying “want” (unless it is necessary for the prevention of your death, just sayin’). It doesn’t sound like it will change much, but maybe it will make all of us a little more grateful for the small comforts of our lives. I will add a goal to my ongoing list of goals and ask you a question:
Goal 2: Be more grateful for the comforts in my life.
What small comforts are you grateful for?
Back With a Drive
In recent weeks, I starting thinking about once again writing this blog. From the first time is popped in a head a few times until now, the thought has increased in frequency and so I determined it must mean I should start writing again. I am not one to deny my inner wants, and the fact that I have started constantly thinking about writing, I have finally taken action, which is quite a rare occurrence for me.
This single thought has sparked some deep contemplation on my part oddly enough. I wondered why such a random thought popped into my head. I haven’t even thought about this blog for over a year, then suddenly I can’t get it out of my head. Over time this contemplation contorted itself into a personal theory/practice:
“If my mind wants it bad enough, take action!”
In essence, I will for the most part strive to accomplish whatever my mind comes up with, at least when it comes to short term goals. I feel as if living this way will make me better as a person, and I encourage others to follow suit and see where it leads.
I am going to add to my goal list over time in this blog. And so it begins, my first goal is:
1. “Write in my blog at least once a week.”