Stress And Its Symptoms

This is a topic that everyone over the age of about 15 will understand. The intolerable and inescapable parasite, we call stress. Not only does stress have its own physical signs, breakouts and a general disheveled look, but it also takes a gigantic toll on our mind.

But I am not here to talk about the signs, but the causes. The society we currently live in is the most stressful in history. Why, do you ask? Because of all those wonderful sources of stimulus. We are always busy. And not being busy either makes you lonely or gives you an awkward feeling. Has the need to constantly be on the go been ingrained into us genetically? What happened to just chilling? Now, to chill, you might need weed to calm you enough to sit still. We have things to do at school, work, home, with friends, for fun, so that you do not look bad for not doing something.

Perhaps society as a whole should take a nap. A world wide nap. So that everyone can relax for at least an hour. Or maybe we set aside an hour where, all business stops, work stops, and all your responsibilities can float away for awhile. What you do is your choice. And maybe you are thinking to yourself, is this guy completely retarded? What is he smoking? Maybe my idea is far fetched but if we do not watch it, Stress will eat us alive. Oh, wow. I just made being stressed stressful. >< ;

Maybe I need a break....

Unattainable perfection

What is it about people (girls in particular) that make them chase after the perfect person. Do they not comprehend the word perfect? That it is something almost always not in existence. When it comes to matters of the heart, perfect is relative. But everyday you see a billboard or advertisement for a product with a picture of some idealized " perfect person" using it. So for all of us who do not fit that image, does the product just not work for us? Are we unworthy?

So, the next time you think someone is okay but not as good looking as you would have hoped, maybe their personality makes up for it. Just a stupid thought, nobody follows it anyways....

The Power Of Words

Whoever it was who said that the pen is mightier than the sword was a genius. What he or she forgot to say however, is that the sword usually ends what the pen starts. When stupid people say something moronic and people actually listen to them, all the swords come out.
Words are the most powerful tool known to mankind. They can save millions and destroy millions. Words are neither completely good nor evil. That is why they are the only true unbiased tool. The bias they present is the users. Words are tools that adapt to match their master. So the next time someone says something stupid, realize how serious it really is.
The only escape from literal disaster is sarcasm. Saying something and meaning something else is useful, but only when you know the other person will understand. Our former president was sarcastic thinking America would understand, and since he was wrong, look what happened.
The only thing I wish for is the ability to know the intent of the words said, it would make understanding easier. Less war as well.

Emotional Illusions

Maybe I am being pessimistic, however, this topic has been rolling around in my skull for some time.

Is what you feel always what is actually happening? When you feel that fluttering in your chest, does it mean what you think it means? You could be feeling you stomach growl for all you know, but you let something unrelated become your significant sign of emotional dependence.
When you feel upset about something, are you sure that the emotion you feel is not a suppressed emotion that was triggered by an unrelated event? How we as people, supposed to interpret things that we can barely begin to comprehend?
What is the reason for our constant misunderstandings? Our overwhelming need to attack the irrational with rational thought. When something cannot be put it a logical thought, why the heck do we feel the need to make it fit into a logical explanation? It merely distorts the original feelings that we were struggling to understand.
As people who say we are trying to understand and learn about everything around us, perhaps we should focus inward to figure ourselves out first.