The World That Has Been Pulled Over Your Eyes

    As a general rule of thumb, when everyone in your life is telling you that you are wrong about something, I will be the first to admit that, sheep that we are, THEY are usually right. However, for you enlightened minds out there (if you have to ask what that means, it probably doesn't apply to you, sadly), there is an alternative.

    All too often the herd mentality of our world, and more specifically, our nation, can mean that everyone is WRONG, or at least conveniently preprogrammed and brainwashed into a complacently misguided view. I can hear some of your contempt already. However, this is true. Sometimes, no one can tell you what is right for you. Sometimes, only you know. Sometimes, for the truly virtuous and well-intentioned, the only compensation you will ever get on your decision is the fact that YOU know you are doing the right thing.

    Don't be surprised. More things in this world than you can possibly imagine, where right and wrong have been cleverly defined for you by previous generations and by the masses, are subjective in nature. There isn't a cut black and white. Only shades of grey. Just because no one has been brave enough or clever enough to think outside the box in quite the way you may be doing, and just because you will be judged, ridiculed, or even despised for your thoughts or your decision, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are wrong.

    Some people will argue that right and wrong are fundamental to our nature. Others will argue that all things are subjective. Such is the nature of philosophy. It is the argument itself that inspires us, promoting progressive thought. I am not here to argue for either side. All to often, moderation - a middle ground - is the correct answer. I simply present to you the possibility that all the information you have ever been fed, all that you are being pressured into perceiving as true and right and good, may not be the best decision.

    Take what people say with a grain of salt. Learn to know wisdom when you hear it. Think for yourself. Everything is subject to change, with or without notice, at any time. And, if it's advertised, you don't need it.