Musings
Prose, Short Reflections, Undeveloped Ideas, and more.
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On Speaking When it Matters
We must learn to speak when it matters, and practice silence when it matters not. Perhaps, like a muscle, this habit must be trained. The prerequisite, however, is a firm understanding of our self, our goals, and our values. Confucius says it best: Just a thought. – Y
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Common Uncommon Syndrome
The other day I had a thought– Perhaps it’s just me, but it seems we only have affinity for the common man when he is uncommon. Let’s call it ‘Common Uncommon Syndrome’ (yes, i am very creative). What do I mean? Picture being in a foreign country with people that speak a different language or…
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Shameless Hypocrisy
Everyone is a hypocrite. Point blank. Sue me. Alright, I admit that such a blanket statement is pregnant with a lot of meaning, and indeed a highly incendiary remark–but suffer me just a moment. The definition of hypocrisy is to say one thing, yet do another. To hold people to one standard, yet seemingly apply…