Perhaps One Last Post

Recently, I’ve felt it important to be clear and direct. This is important because we’ve learned to talk apologetically, due to political/social pressures, all in the supposed reason of thoughtfulness, when direct clear meaning is what all too many people need. I had a friend who, at times, was very direct, which some people appreciated, but some people could not understand. Recently, I was listening to a speech, and I was so incredibly appreciative of the speaker’s no-nonsense clarity, which left no doubt as to meaning. And so I’ll do so here. There might be some people who are wishing someone would just speak clearly, reinforcing what they’ve always known but the world around them makes them doubt. You see, we are all born with understanding. And I’m beginning to see “thoughtful” people, those “concerned” with your feelings, are (If you understand my meaning.), are not really your friends.

Here’s what I will share. I believe we are living in a world of reality, but that humans are the only living beings with something called understanding. We are able to contemplate the meaning of life, wonder what happens when we die, and look for clarity of meaning. We also know that there are only two genders: male and female. We also know that the only proper relationship more than friendship is between a man and a woman. Marriage is only between a man and woman. For in marriage, children are born, which is a very important part of life. There are many lessons to be learned on this Earth, and family is very key. Family is the foundation of “real” life. It is everything.

We know that work is very important, and I will add this. Too much time in the head, for most people is not good. I think the computer age is going to increase the number of mentally ill people, which I think it already has. We are meant to be in the physical world, to talk to peers and others, to work with our hands, and to help one another, not think about our own needs too much. I will admit, there are people adept at doing much of their work in their minds, like Albert Einstein, but all too many people are better working with their hands. It grounds them. That’s why many retired people work in their gardens, in their garage, and build things, like an addition to their homes.

I remember thinking that I wished, while growing up, the schools I attended would have done more to guide us towards jobs and careers. Perhaps, I thought, I might have found what I was meant to be doing. Perhaps, I would find the career that would make me very happy. I now do not agree with that thinking.

I don’t think it matters too much to find “that career.” Just be honest. Work with integrity and take care of your family, helping neighbors, and being trustworthy. I believe, if one is honest, one will make the best of their career(s), perhaps finding more than one venue, and learn much along the way of life. To be there on time. To think of others more than one’s self. To put more effort when more effort is needed, even at the sacrifice of one’s life for the betterment of the family.

Honesty is very important. And again, our feelings are not the most important thing. Never. And, I believe, if a person is honest, they will, with time, answer most of their questions. And, I believe, if a person is honest, they will find peace and happiness in a way they never dreamed about. It’s not in having what you want.

There’s something else. When the “wrong people” are in charge, politically and/or socially, and they can make policy, but they do even more where they attempt to alter the people’s consciousness, the way they see things, and use a lot of rhetoric, that sets the stage for mental illness. Teach people not to listen to their common sense, not follow what is real and true, to doubt what they know inside, you set them up to fight against themselves. That’s where so many diseases come from.

Yes, foods, microplastics, too many medicines, and other pollutants can and do negatively affect the body. But more than that, I believe, is when we live in conflict with ourselves. We can even live in conflict with ourselves willingly, because we want something we would have known in our youth as wrong. I believe, and I’m certain of this, that the body reflects our honesty. When we live in conflict with ourselves…. I know, because I remember times when I had conflict, and I knew the physical signs, like knotted neck muscles, sour stomach, and so forth. That’s how we have so many diseases in the world.

We are currently fortunate to have a couple people speaking clearly and with common sense.