Hello all.
So I tried this blogging attempt in the past. This time I'm determined to at least give it more than two weeks. Before I commence my lambasting of the liberal who prompted me to return to the world wide web, I feel I should set out the general principles this blog will follow so that readers can decide if they indeed want to proceed further.
So that new readers or those unfamiliar with my life objectives and belief system know where I'm coming from, I have come up with the basic tenets of my personal religion. These are things I strive for, and think help make an individual a whole person.
1) I think Dumbledore said it best when he told Harry, "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." We are what we do. We all make mistakes, but those who I associate with strive to make choices and act as best they can. It's those who own up to their mistakes and make efforts to correct who are successful individuals.
2) Self Worth. Your self worth is not determined by who you date or what you own, but it is you value inherent to yourself and is evaluated honestly. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Also, understand that self worth is reflected in who we choose to associate with; Including family, friends, and significant others. So next time you are thinking about hooking up with another scumbag- remember you have self worth. Being alone is better than being with a loser.
3) Personal responsibility. Part of having self worth is taking personal responsibility for your actions and life decisions. If you hurt someone or make a wrong decision, own up to it. As Bill O'Reilly says- "Do what you say you're going to do."
4) Appearance. I believe that how you present yourself is a good indication of how you internally feel about yourself. I'm not saying you should wrack up credit card debt trying to buy the latest fashions or getting your acrylics done every week. But I am suggesting, you should try to look the best you can within reason. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
5) Self-Discipline. Train yourself to practice and exhibit certain manners of behavior that you deam important. Apply self-discipline to aspects of your life and you would be surprised how things turn out. Whether it is the attempt to lose/maintain weight, eat healthy, get a job, get a promotion, or just read more; Self-Discipline is required to accomplish anything worth doing. It is also impossible to live in "should land" if self-discipline becomes a quality you aspire to practice.
So I tried this blogging attempt in the past. This time I'm determined to at least give it more than two weeks. Before I commence my lambasting of the liberal who prompted me to return to the world wide web, I feel I should set out the general principles this blog will follow so that readers can decide if they indeed want to proceed further.
So that new readers or those unfamiliar with my life objectives and belief system know where I'm coming from, I have come up with the basic tenets of my personal religion. These are things I strive for, and think help make an individual a whole person.
1) I think Dumbledore said it best when he told Harry, "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." We are what we do. We all make mistakes, but those who I associate with strive to make choices and act as best they can. It's those who own up to their mistakes and make efforts to correct who are successful individuals.
2) Self Worth. Your self worth is not determined by who you date or what you own, but it is you value inherent to yourself and is evaluated honestly. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Also, understand that self worth is reflected in who we choose to associate with; Including family, friends, and significant others. So next time you are thinking about hooking up with another scumbag- remember you have self worth. Being alone is better than being with a loser.
3) Personal responsibility. Part of having self worth is taking personal responsibility for your actions and life decisions. If you hurt someone or make a wrong decision, own up to it. As Bill O'Reilly says- "Do what you say you're going to do."
4) Appearance. I believe that how you present yourself is a good indication of how you internally feel about yourself. I'm not saying you should wrack up credit card debt trying to buy the latest fashions or getting your acrylics done every week. But I am suggesting, you should try to look the best you can within reason. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
5) Self-Discipline. Train yourself to practice and exhibit certain manners of behavior that you deam important. Apply self-discipline to aspects of your life and you would be surprised how things turn out. Whether it is the attempt to lose/maintain weight, eat healthy, get a job, get a promotion, or just read more; Self-Discipline is required to accomplish anything worth doing. It is also impossible to live in "should land" if self-discipline becomes a quality you aspire to practice.
6) Devotion. As Dumas says in the Count of Monte Cristo, "[Devotion] That is the honest way to describe ambition when it has expectations." Not only should you strive to be someone with ambition to find your place in the world, but be devoted to it. Do not treat your life's desires as a fleeting passion.
7) Avoid ignorance and have a political creed. Take time to know what is going on in the world. Learn American history. Decide what you think the basic tenets of your life should be and expect that from the world around you. My political creed is basically individual freedom. (This explanation for another day.) However, just remember that if you choose to believe in something, be prepared to explain why. Don't just follow the masses or the radio or whomever told you to think that way. GK Chesterton said it best, "The point of an open mind is like the point of an open mouth: to close on something solid."
8) Respect Others. Insert the Golden Rule here. Remember, we have all had different experiences and made choices based on that. Even if the person is a complete moron/crazy/liberal, they deserve respect. That includes our President. (Saving that discussion for another day.)
9) Community Awareness. "All that is needed for evil to prosper is that good men do nothing." A true comment by Edmund Burke. Remember, a little bit generosity goes a long way. I believe we all have a duty to our community and country to help out however we can. Do NOT mistake that for a belief that the government should make active community involvement a compulsory requirement. Rather, the Founding Fathers' basic principles of individual freedom and choice apply here. Involvement is your choice. But for me, it is a necessity to being a good citizen. After all, this country is what has allowed you to get where you are today- thank it!
10) Love. Find individuals, significant others, and family who love you and love them as much as you can back. But remember as Pam Jones says (Bridget Jones' mother), "...[love] doesn't happen to ones who still have sharp edges, or break if they get dropped, or ones made of silly synthetic stuff that doesn't last. You have to be brave and let the other person know who you are and what you feel." Real love is hard and forgiveness plays a large part in it. Everyone effs up at some point and remember, there are times you'll need forgiveness.
