Monday, 26 January 2009
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Fear not the darkness
'Maybe there is a beast....maybe it's only us.'
~ William Golding: Lord of the flies
Both for our early ancestors and for modern man, night is a scary time of day. The inevitable darkness hides everything that is not illuminated by the light of a campfire or a lamp post; scary monsters can lurk nearby, just out of sight.
Mankind's active imagination turns innocent noises into threatening foes. It is wise to suspect the worst, so every bird in the undergrowth can be a pack of wolfs in waiting; every backstreet mouse can be a serial killer looking for a victim.
While this simple principle can be effective and even life-saving, it is inherently flawed. The real world holds far less dangers than the mind perceives. Likewise, what is optically revealed by the light is not always so innocent and true to its appearance as one might hope.
People who fear the darkness, fear their own imagination more than anything.
It has been said that most of the human brain is not used. While this statement is controversial, it does imply that mankind may not be living up to its potential, which sounds like a fair assumption. Are you living up to all your potential, in every way? Not likely -- but I mean that without offense. Growing in one direction means simply not growing (much) in another direction.
Much untapped potential still exists, and why would anyone want to waste such precious possibilities? Would you not rather be the person you can be, rather than the empty shadow of that complete self?
Do not be scared of the darkness within you. Explore the deep depths of your own mind, uncover the secrets that are hidden still, and expose the harmless spectres of your own fear. Understand yourself -- improve yourself.
Stop fighting your inner demons; accept them. They're merely another part of you.
Only thus can you face the challenges life throws your way. The mere sight of your confidence will change the mind of many who seek to oppose you.
Imagine, if you will, the imposing figure of Darth Maul. More than his mastery with both the Force and the blade, the complete control over himself and the selfconfidence are what make this Dark Lord so terrifying.
Fear not the darkness within you; embrace it.
~ William Golding: Lord of the flies
Both for our early ancestors and for modern man, night is a scary time of day. The inevitable darkness hides everything that is not illuminated by the light of a campfire or a lamp post; scary monsters can lurk nearby, just out of sight.
Mankind's active imagination turns innocent noises into threatening foes. It is wise to suspect the worst, so every bird in the undergrowth can be a pack of wolfs in waiting; every backstreet mouse can be a serial killer looking for a victim.
While this simple principle can be effective and even life-saving, it is inherently flawed. The real world holds far less dangers than the mind perceives. Likewise, what is optically revealed by the light is not always so innocent and true to its appearance as one might hope.
People who fear the darkness, fear their own imagination more than anything.
It has been said that most of the human brain is not used. While this statement is controversial, it does imply that mankind may not be living up to its potential, which sounds like a fair assumption. Are you living up to all your potential, in every way? Not likely -- but I mean that without offense. Growing in one direction means simply not growing (much) in another direction.
Much untapped potential still exists, and why would anyone want to waste such precious possibilities? Would you not rather be the person you can be, rather than the empty shadow of that complete self?
Do not be scared of the darkness within you. Explore the deep depths of your own mind, uncover the secrets that are hidden still, and expose the harmless spectres of your own fear. Understand yourself -- improve yourself.
Stop fighting your inner demons; accept them. They're merely another part of you.
Only thus can you face the challenges life throws your way. The mere sight of your confidence will change the mind of many who seek to oppose you.
Imagine, if you will, the imposing figure of Darth Maul. More than his mastery with both the Force and the blade, the complete control over himself and the selfconfidence are what make this Dark Lord so terrifying.
Fear not the darkness within you; embrace it.
Sunday, 18 January 2009
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Gadget
Am I not your favourite gadget no more? How come, my little baby?Am I not your favourite gadget no more now? How come not anymore?
I heard stories that you're shopping around, you've been all over town with some slut hanging round your neck... Now I'm broken down and out.
Am I not your favourite gadget no more, how come my little baby? Am I not your favourite gadget no more now, how come not anymore? Since you bought me, I feel lonely. Since that day things are wrong. Could you not repair me, honey? Is my warranty garanteed gone?
Oh, second hand for ever and ever old, for ever and ever second hand now, oh no! I've been bought, I've been sold, but I just needed some fixing! I feel cheap, but I'm not a bargain.
Just for you I keep waiting. Oh, second hand now...
Am I not your favourite gadget no more, how come my little baby? Am I not your favourite gadget no more now, how come not anymore? (Nananana...)
I've been bought, I've been sold -- but I just needed some fixing! I feel cheap, but I'm not a bargain. Just for you i keep waiting.
Am I not your favourite gadget, no more? What did I do, baby?
~original lyrics by Ellen ten Damme, "Gadget"
Friday, 16 January 2009
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Monday, 5 January 2009
Happy New Year!
Better late than never.
Oh, and please keep on treating me like a god in this year, too. :)
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