In
remembering the list of the seven deadly sins of lust, gluttony, greed, sloth,
wrath, envy and pride what stands out to me is that the order is of no
consequence.
There is no
single transgression that is more foreboding than another.
An unchecked
obsession with any of the indulgences can equally bring on a life filled with
chaos leading to a downward spiral.
Today I
think of pride.
I think of
months, years, and decades of self-importance masquerading as service before
self.
I think of
uncompromising, unreasonable, egotism masking insecurities.
I think less
about the sequestration and more about the infestation of smugness and arrogance
on both sides of the aisles.
I think of
little connection to cooperation, rationality and humility.
I think of
acquiring diplomas and degrees and exercising scant intelligence.
I think of
one step forward and two steps backwards.
I think of
confidence lost.
I think of
years of doing and years of undoing.
I think
about a casino mentality over capitalism and free enterprise.
I think of
endless poker nights rather than checks and balances.
I think
about winning over being right and personalities over principles.
I think
about being upside down and backwards.
I think
about dysfunction and progression and getting worse before getting better.
I think of
taking a haircut by someone wearing a blindfold, chancing the desired length, but
expecting no smiles returned by the outcome.
I think
about exploring the cliff’s edge verse living on the cliff’s edge and about toughness
verse madness.
Hopefully I think
wrong.
© 2013
Christopher’s Views.
ugh...so right man...there are idiots on both sides of the aisle...sadly, we put them there...and put up with their antics as well...maybe the govt will shut down on march 27th...maybe then we can scrap a bunch of people and try this thing again...the framework isnt the issue...its the people who cant do their jobs...oy...dont get me started...lol....
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ReplyDeleteWell, you know that I, too, agree with you --- and, no, you don't want to get me started either!! I'll vote for you! Hope you have a good week, Christopher, in spite of all the crappy politics, etc etc etc.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured everything I've been thinking and feeling. I'm afraid you're not wrong in your thinking, Christopher, and for the first time I have a real fear for our future. I recently wrote on the same subject: http://injaynesworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/injaynesworld-we-are-hot-under-collar.html
ReplyDeleteI'm just so grateful to have been born when I was and got to grow up at the time that I did.
I have to wonder if there's ever a place or time in semi-recent history when most folks were pleased with their political choices.. throughout. Doubtful. It does get more complicated through time though.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think we're at the point where it's so much worse that it couldn't possibly get better...and then I think that's so untypically pessimistic of me that I hate feeling that way.
ReplyDeleteA though provoking and somber and honest post, Christopher.
A very thoughtful post. Here's hoping that both sides put egos aside to think of the best of the majority.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's maddening. Makes you want to throw your hands up in the air and give up, doesn't it? Crazy.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is just too easy to be pessimistic.
Excellent. I wanted to raise a glass and say Bravo! Loved it. So many mental spaces that we must traverse...and break free. Thanks for a great read.
ReplyDeleteI am afraid to say that I think you think right
ReplyDeleteI watched this absurd news report about how thrilled and downright giddy Wall Street was with the upturn due to recent mega mergers
it's sickening
I've been scared silly for the last couple of decades, so this is nothing new.
ReplyDeleteYep, you pretty much nailed it!
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