Jan 31, 2012

Avoidance vs. Bravery

Despite humanity’s continued efforts, there is no emotion that goes unexperienced. A tik tok persists: seek pleasure, avoid pain; seek pleasure, avoid pain; seek pleasure, avoid pain. Without intervention, we are at the whim of chemicals and experiences—ineradicable by any flavor of obsession.

Fear is strong.

And “Don’t be afraid.” is an interesting phrase. It’s a lot like “Don’t be hungry.” when you just ate. This application of logic is a popular technique but logic is the language of neither stomachs nor sentiment. Stomachs speak food. Fear speaks attention.

Fear and those like it are indelible. Distraction placates symptoms but to treat the cause requires confrontation. “Don’t be afraid.” is to turn a blind eye. “Don’t be afraid.” is a rejection—which a heart does not take laying down.

Fear is strong but people are stronger.

“Be brave.” is a different animal. “Be brave.” is the ability to understand that while it may not be known why a fear exists—it does. “Be brave.” feeds the growling of your heart. “Be brave.” is to stand beside a fear, acknowledge its struggle, and propose collaboration and care. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em (and this is one you sure can’t win).

Fear speaks attention. Be afraid, but then be brave.

Jan 31, 2012
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Inappropriate minuscules. It’s like wild west out here.

Inappropriate minuscules. It’s like wild west out here.

Jan 24, 2012
What is this. (Taken with instagram)

What is this. (Taken with instagram)

Jan 24, 2012
GPOYW (Taken with instagram)

GPOYW (Taken with instagram)

Jan 23, 2012
Qwerty Dog.

Qwerty Dog.

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Oh, and I also took a photo of Dustin.

Oh, and I also took a photo of Dustin.

Jan 15, 2012
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