What is the meaning of...

Justice.

A word I have been struggling with for a long time. How can you really give something, or someone, justice? The dictionary defines justice as: 1. To act or treat fairly. 2. To appreciate properly. 3.To acquit in accordance with one's abilities or potentialities.
So what does this mean? How does one appreciate properly?? How are we supposed to explain a person or thing and do it justice to another? I struggle with this thought everyday. One of my biggest fears is that I will not be able to properly explain how I feel. How do I learn to give these truths justice?

What about the word "fairly." Fairly according to who? I'm sure a lot of different people from a lot of different places will disagree on the meaning of the word fair. If then the word fair is ambiguous, how do properly show justice? Will giving someone a life without parole properly show justice for their crime? Is justice served because we now feel like the punishment is fitting for the crime? But why does justice make us feel better? Just because a punishment was issued does that take back the action that already has en-slewed. In general, the human race feels at peace when a criminal is brought to justice. But justice has such a wide range of meanings and interpretations that I don't see how we can all agree on what justice truly is.

Am I saying let all the criminals run free? No. Am I saying that no one should be punished for their crimes? No. I am saying that maybe this system isn't truly justice. Maybe we should redefine justice, or actually just define it clearly.

I think many people throw words around without actually thinking about what they actually mean. Which defies the whole concept of "doing someone justice." How am I supposed to explain the essence of their character properly? Rather, how do I explain them in truth so others can see what I see? This concept haunts me- whether or not people will truly understand what I mean. I guess I just want to portray people in the best possible way- even when others don't see it or don't understand it. And to not give them that shred of hope is robbing them of "justice." I don't think I'll ever be able to solve this puzzle- or really understand it...just thinking....

Learning...

Where does the concept of intelligence come into play? Although I might not be a mathematician, and I honestly cannot remember which bone is placed where in my body does that diminish my intelligence? To be a "smart" person, what do you need to know?

Although many of us spend our days in college, memorizing facts, sacrificing experiences to study...does this really help us grow? I don't know how to fix my car when the check engine light comes on- the person who does must be "smarter" than I am right? Or is intelligence just a lost concept on the weak minded? 

I definitely believe school does not turn you into the "smart" person everyone wants you to be. Without the willingness and effort to learn, intelligence can only take you so far. Therefore, do we see where our system is flawed? How are we supposed to cater to everyone's time line of when they want to learn? This, however, does not discredit their intelligence. Just because you didn't go to college, didn't graduate high school, or failed that geography quiz does not make you "stupid." There is so much to learn from, so many people know so many different things. Why then, is intelligence standardized?

Yes, I understand the "worldly perspective" and a "full-circle view" that college aims to give you. But what are we really doing? Are we stopping people from exploring because we want them to learn about the different phases of the rock cycle? What if we were meant to explore mediums not taught in college- ideas not yet recognized...yet still equally intelligent...

What does sitting at a desk all day bring you? Definitely NOT intelligence. Some people go through their entire life sitting at a desk, never truly sharing their unique approach to life. A person can be quite "successful" (at least in America's standards) by sitting at a desk 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. I don't know ANYONE who's desire is to sit at a desk for 40 hours a week- yet we go to school to gain "intelligence" and this is what becomes of us. 

Maybe I'm wasting my breath, or key strokes rather. Don't we learn the most from experience? In my mind, "intelligence" is based mostly on experience. Go somewhere. Experience it. Teach me from what you KNOW.

Have the courage to experience things others might not be supportive of. Try something solely because someone told you they didn't think it was possible. I'm trying to explore, trying to create, trying to truly LIVE.

Let's learn from each other and experience. Share your thoughts, I want to know what you think.

its hard to explain what I mean...

Can we ever understand another person?
I believe that despite all of the actions someone might show, despite their cruel and bitter words, that deep down, everyone is GOOD. I can't accept that people maliciously set out to hurt another person. Although we do not always come off the way we would like, beneath all of the hurt and anger lies a GOOD person.

Not to say that this is an excuse to be cruel and obnoxious to the people around you. I know I am guilty of not saying the right things at the right time and it would kill me to know that someone devalues me because of a misunderstanding. 

If everyone just reminded themselves of this when they were angry or hurt we might not lose so many people in our lives. Despite what others tell you about a person, or group of people, family, co-worker, teammate, roommate, remember that just because their encounter was not pleasant doesn't mean yours will be too.

I guess I am just thinking about the people in my life. I don't want to lose any of you. And I don't want you to lose me. I have been thinking a lot about what I can do for myself, for my friends, for the people around me, and I have concluded that to make a bigger impact I am going to need your help. I'm not striving for world peace or for everyone to hold hands and sing, but if we can all work together to succeed the world will be a more enjoyable place to be.

I'm sick of the cut throat competition. I agree with the idea of competition- I think that people grow and try harder when someone else shows interest. But how far do we take this? You're willing to do pretty much ANYTHING to achieve your goal- including hurting others. Why should the dreams of others be crushed just so you can achieve yours? Can we devise a way that all parties can continue to dream and continue to strive for what they want? After all, doesn't different opinions make yours stand out?

I've noticed that people give up very quickly. If something does not go their way they automatically switch their angle, their dream because they think that it will not be achieved. Why? We live in a time that this is particularly apparent...yet we do nothing to try to fix it. Jobs are taken by people who just need something to support their families with, not by the people who are passionate about them.Ultimately will this destroy our creativity and progress? If we live in a world where people just work jobs they are not enthusiastic about, how do these companies grow?

I need to make time for the things I enjoy. Not time for the things society tells me I "have to" do. Experiences are the things we reflect back on and give us a rush of emotion, so I need to create more of them.

Let's go.

trying find what you believe in...

 I can't help thinking....

If you say something enough times you begin to believe it. When, then, does it become truth? If you honestly believe in something, or someone, despite the "truth," what makes this a lie? Honesty and truth must not be synonymous then. Which would you rather have, the truth, or an honest belief? What does the truth matter if you don't believe it?

Is this why our dreams have so much impact on our awake state of being? Dreams don't always have to make sense, they don't have to follow the conventional rules or even the scientific rules...but there is honesty in dreams. If you wake up and feel different than you did before, isn't there a reason why your brain evoked these pictures or feelings? Are we afraid of dealing with them while we are awake?


If you say something enough times you start to believe it. Do people have to agree with you to make it an accepted truth? If so, why do we put so much effort in trying to always tell the truth- you are just saying what others also accept. As long as what you say is honest to you then how could it be wrong?

 In research I have found that polygraph tests are completely obsolete. if the person being tested believes in what they are saying the test shows "truth." When recalling events or asked questions for this test the individual could believe in what they are saying showing a "truth" on the test. For example, if the person in question honestly believes the sky is red, then when asked if the sky is red a "truth" can be achieved. We have known about truth vs. honestly for a while. Believe in what you feel is right, not what "truth" is globally accepted.

I'm not saying to go around preaching that the sky is a rainbow colored or that horses can talk, but I am saying that people with different opinions is how we move forward and progress. If everyone thought the same way where would we be? Let yourself believe.

If you say something enough times you start to believe it.
Sorting different ideas in my head...
Trying to find what I honestly believe in...

just been thinking lately....

Been thinking a lot about how people come in and out of your life for a reason. Everyone you encounter has something to teach you-- whether or not you recognize it or not is your choice, but even the man you bumped into in line at the market has affected your life in some way. We don't get to choose how long these people stay in our lives, just how we react to them. So while they are in your life take full advantage of the lessons they teach you because in fact you are also teaching them.

I noticed this the other day when I found myself saying slang I've heard from friends. I didn't even think about it when it came out of my mouth but then realized I had never heard or said that before I met this person. Even the way I think has been affected by the people I surround myself with, or people I have only met once. Therefore, do we all use each other? Do we all take what we like of others and compile it in ourselves? Where does borrowing end and originality begin?

Maybe some people need to be used to realize just how valuable they are. As we reflect on past relationships, we only want to see the good times. Even if you choose to cut people out of your life, time does not heal all wounds. I don't believe that "time" is a cure for hurt. I believe that we distract ourselves so much that we stop thinking about just how hurt we are. But if we concentrate on that event or that person or that "hurt," it doesn't hurt any less. How do we help ourselves? Or can we just take what has happened, file it away and learn that these events make us feel this certain way...

I guess what I am trying to say is that everyone in your life has a reason for being there. Therefore, valuing friendships, relationships, and even kindness to strangers will land you in a place you might not have thought. Strangers are only strangers until you introduce yourself, then they are acquaintances, which can lead you down any path you choose. I choose to know people, not to know their BBM pin or their profile picture. Like a movie or painting a photograph is a framed part of life that has been altered to fit the wants of a certain person. But if you actually know them, and talk to them you can come up with your own conclusions.

Just thinking...
I want to know more...
More about you...
More about me...
More...   

Even the longest journey starts with a single step.

Let's try this whole "technology" thing.