A Box of Contradictions

Sometimes, when we have things to express; and we say them with our hearts (and not just our mouths); there is the impossibility of being civil or, on a more reserved tone: MODERATE. A real person talks or says what he/she wants without obliging oneself to be curtailed by society’s own opinions.

So that is my introduction as I will share/say something about what I have noticed in this world. A truth based not only on my experiences but also on those of others. And I will present this directly and as casually as I can.

The world, or LIFE, as we know it, seems a fluctuating reality of contradictions.

What do I mean?

Simple. My explanation will be via the following examples I will share:

I have heard some individuals speak of principles which they suggest with a generality. There are some persons who will suggest the nobility of being silent and stoic when trials and problems burden our lives. And then there are those who proclaim that freely expressing one’s true feelings and opinions is also a noble thing to do.

Take a look at Facebook and other social network sites and find posts which insinuate that the Lord is perpetually loving and never tires of forgiving. But in the Bible, Christ tells an adulteress to “go forth and SIN NO MORE”. Is this trying to say that people are forgiven only once, and cannot/must not do any wrong anymore? What happened to the unceasing mercy others have spoken of?

The Filipino people sing the praises of some individual they believe to be better than another: as in the past presidents of their country; only to degrade and criticize them later on.

‘Let’s put an actor on the throne and show the Americans they’re not the only country with some buckaroo artist ruling them.’

‘Oh hell! That action-star president sucks. The dwarf looks good! Let’s put her up in his place; and make sure there are boxes for her to stand on behind the podium, okay.’

‘For crying out loud! That dwarf is a cheat and betrayed the trust of thee people with one damn phone call. That bow-legged nerd looks more respectful. HE is the savior of this country.’

‘Down with that bow-legged, balding twerp. He doesn’t have the guts to kick some insurgent asses even if he has the right to. Tell him to get his butt off the throne and....hmmm, let’s see...Maybe we can try that harlot for size, the one with the unreserved mouth....Or that new-wave hair styled secretary..’

A few years in the near future: ‘What on earth were we thinking of putting The Punisher up there? Seems we don’t like his Vito Corleone method of doing things! Hey, put up the list of replacements....’

There are sects which call themselves CHRISTIANS; but proclaim contradicting teachings. I won’t mention which exactly, but I encountered one Christian religious faction that claims it is wrong to pray to the Virgin Mary because she is only a MORTAL. And then my religion tells me to pray the rosary which, apparently, is related to the worship of the Mother of God. These are BOTH Christian assemblies and groups, by the way.

No wonder an ex-girlfriend detested me for crying out “Santa Maria!” as an expression of surprise or frustration.

And did you ever see a person in a sect smoking a cigarette when their fellowship condemns vices; inside an institution where the same individual forbids the very same practice?

How about that song which goes “I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you...”?

  

It is not a vague possibility that there have been instances when a person would curse or condemn one of his/her own kin; and then later, express some ‘buried/remaining’ affection for the same.

Oh, and here’s a good one:

My father used to say: “When you’re right, you’re right. Period. It doesn’t matter even if you’re talking to the president so long as you have a point; you can tell him to go to hell.”

During moments of conflicting views I had with the old man; I never won a discussion or an argument with him, because he was always right. SUPPOSEDLY.

“How can I try to explain,

When I do,

He turns away again...”

    All these, and many more situations/circumstances show the inconsistency of life. Did you ever wonder why?

Simple.

Because God made everybody unique. And there came the imposed axiom which goes: “No man is an island.” We live our lives everyday, inevitably compelled/obliged to interact with the different people around us.

And what is ‘right’, by the way? It’s what one person thinks of something; and ‘wrong’ is what they think of another thing they do not agree with. Since we have to interact with various persons in our lives; when we ask one person about one thing, then ask another the same,; most likely we will tend to disagree with, or be confused by, one/any/all of them. Unfortunately, for me; I give most of everything I encounter an open mind. If anyone else would emulate my manner of acting with regards to this subject; they too will start wondering like I do.

It is probable for me to receive some criticisms for having brought this topic up. “You should not use the name of the Lord in vain”. “Do not put the Lord to the test.”. “Respect thy father and mother.”

I wasn’t really. I was just wondering why the contradictions. Hey, I thought an open mind was something worthy of possessing. Why is it when I use mine; people want to kick me, instead of saying “Good question”?

So the changes of people’s opinions and views depend on circumstances in life, because of the imperfection of everything that exists in this world. What is fine, acceptable, right etc at one time (or with somebody), may not be so at (or with) another.

“Life IS like a box of chocolates”, as Forrest Gump says, “You never know what you’re gonna get.”