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.