Resentfully conforming (but it was quite enjoyable)
February 8th, 2009
There’s been an interesting chain note thing spreading through facebook, where you write 25 random things about yourself and tag 25 people. If you get tagged your supposed to write one too. Usually I hate chain stuff, but this one seemed quite positive so after being tagged a bunch of times I gave in.
The following is mine:
Ok, fine! I succumb! I’ve read too many “25 random things about me” notes from people that bring me much happiness in my life. The collective effort behind this strangely positive chain mail thing has finally inspired me to sit down and think about writing my own, despite my rebelious feelings towards chainmail type things.
Here goes…
1) The collapse of the world is something that greatly excites me. It’s the only way we are going to get closer to a truly united world. It’s also completely inevitable so I say bring it on and get it over with.
2) I love dancing freely to awesome music, but am really sick of the whole “clubbing scene”. It’s vile, revolting, debasing, and sickening. sometimes I feel old and sad, but really I just want to enjoy myself in happier environments.
3) I profoundly embrace the Baha’i concept of life after death, and can whole heartedly and honestly say that death is a messenger of joy, and I eagerly await my turn. Although until that day, I intend on living life to the fullest.
4) I cannot tolerate injustice. I will not stand for it.
5) No matter who it is, or how long its been, when I see people again, I always feel just as comfortable and close as I did when we last parted. As a result, I’m terrible at staying in contact with… well.. everyone! I don’t feel I need to… and goodbyes aren’t a big deal, or a deal at all.
6) My only fear is myself, and what I’m capable of when faced directly with unjust and inhumane treatment from one human to another.
7) I love this quotation and it resonates deeply within me: “Know thou that the Kingdom is the real world, and this nether place is only its shadow stretching out. A shadow hath no life of its own; its existence is only a fantasy and nothing more; it is but images reflected in water, and seeming as pictures to the eye. ” – Abdu’l-Baha
8 ) I struggle to remain emotionally engaged in the world. This means I can easily get distracted with things and forget about whats really important to me.
9) Music is something that helps me get through life, yet, somehow, I can forget this, and neglect to put some on. Actually, Like right now…
10) I appreciate technology and it can excite me, but it holds no real value to me. The things that are most important to me cant be taken away.
11) I have many dreams in life, among which is to say prayers on the south pole. A dream I accept will most likely never be realized in this material realm. (aside for getting there and hiking deep into Antarctica, the worlds poles fluctuate on a radius of a few hundred miles, so once getting into the vicinity, I would have to wonder around looking for it)
12) Monkeys are really really cool. I would love to befriend one.
13) I have a great interest in most things, however lack the discipline to pursue a deeper understanding/greater skill in them.
14) Interaction with people is key to my happiness.
15) Honesty is massively important to me. “Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues” – Abdu’l-Baha
16) I love climbing high, and being at the mercy of the elements. It’s a tremendous release.
17) My heart is warmed by the awesomeness of all my friends
18) My heart is warmed by the awesomeness of all my friends (repeated intentionally!)
19) I see heroes in everyone.
20) I will accept truth whether I like that truth or not. Ignorance is NOT bliss!
21) I don’t look after myself very well. Thanks to everyone who has cared for me throughout my life. There are many of you! You are all my hero’s!
22) “Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value…” – Baha’u'llah. Isn’t that really exciting?!!!
23) I go blank sometimes… like now.
24) I’m not afraid of danger. Infact I love it! It reminds me I’m alive.
25) I have faith in the goodness of people.
