I used to be one of those who were against it because of all of that, however, the more I watched it, the more I understood (this actually came to me in form of an insight!) the wonders of it. The war, the suffering, the fighting for what you believe in often teaches more than laughs and happy endings we are used to see portrayed. Life isn't the beauty of sitcoms. You fall in love - you laugh; you suffer - you laugh; you accept your poor fate but still somehow hings sorted and you manage to move on and you laugh. Summing up: All's well that ends well.
Nonetheless reality itself is slightly more complicated than that. Unfortunately not as much of laughing and it is harder to come into terms with one's fate. Someone just said (I said someone, I don't really remember the character's name) something similar to the following: If you want to lead someday, learn to follow.
I couldn't agree more. Another thing people learn from the war. Which is in no way better than love. In some certain way, difficult times are better in showing the true colours of love and those who would do anything for us than happy times. It is easy to stand by people when they are living rocks. Nevertheless to have to carry all the stones that once made a rock is not what many would be willing to. And I would certainly be willing to do that for only a few people. My family and a few of my friends. Ok, I am getting lost here. My point concerning this line is that people like to command, to inflict their own thoughts and ideas on others and watch them follow. But the true leader is the one who knows when and where to follow. To follow is not a merely a submissive activity (unless you're a moron. If you're a moron, then it is). To follow requires the ability to reflect about the event in action and to understand that following is the best solution. There is no need to stand out all the time. If you surf the web, lately you read all these inspirational words about standing out and accepting yourself. I disagree, to accept yourself does not necessarily means standing out. Sometimes it does. If you're homosexual or a pregnant teenager, people will eventually know and you will stand out from the crowd because it is not a reality for the majority. There is absolutely nothing wrong with following as long as you are aware of what and who and why are following.
Everyone wants to be different and stand out but because is doing the same, and thereby unknowingly following each other, no one truly stands out.
Anyway, this is it for tonight folks.
Sorry for my lack of commitment here. Things have been happening and I am still learning how to deal with them. I haven't been doing that well, if you want me to be honest. But I am trying to keep it to myself and demonstrate strength instead of weakness.
Love always,
Tommy
"Façam o Favor de Ser Felizes" - Raul Solnado
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