"They" say that with evolution comes progression. What exactaly progression means seems to be something that is up for argument. Sometimes progression is more clear than expected, while at other times what may appear to be regression is actually progression. This last part is probably a bit perplexing, but here is what I consider to be an example. Take an addict of almost any sort. Before being completely free from the addiction, the addict will most likely experience a few relapses. This regression is actually progression in the greater scheme of things.
Where this all falls into place is very personal to me. I hope that some evolution (I am still a creationist, but I believe that evolution all ties back into the theory of evolution...just my opinion) has taken place from my parents, more particularly my father, to me. While enjoying a lovely barbeque in the park with old friend, family, and neighbors, I sat and listened to my dad converse with these many different sorts of people. We had a state attorney, and a guy who works the graveyard shift as a maintainance man at Tektronix. It was pretty much the most diverser group of working individuals ever.
The easiest way to say it is, my dad probably pissed some people off really badly tonight. He insulted many facets of life as we know it today and was just flat out rude in relation to being tolerant of other people with differences in heritage, belief, and thought. He acted like he knows every last thing on Wikipedia. Well, considering he spends a lot of his work days on Wikipedia, he probably does. But anyways, I saw what it was like to be around a know-it-all. I would go so far to say that it caused me to have an epiphany.
So, my question/request to all of you who are my good friends in life is this; If I ever am being a know-it-all in public, please, please, please, please tell me what I am doing and to shut the heck up. I have realized how annoying it is and looking back I have realized some of the reprocussions of knowing so much and vocalizing it. I have lost many opportunities to be friends with people simply because of the way I talk and act. I am far too "matter of fact" per say. It is a trait that is admirable in the academic realm of life, but far from a blessing in the social side of things.
So, my friends, pals, buds, and homies (yeah, maybe not so much...), please help me be a better person by telling me when to shut up! As I move on into college I do not want my chances at making new friends diminished simply becuase of the fact that I make people feel inferior, dumb, and worthless. I want this fresh start to be a good one that makes the rest of forever enjoyable.
Do what good friends do, and tell me to shut up sometime. Please.
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Song of the Moment: "Violence" by Blink-182
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