Saturday, September 15, 2007

War Around Us and War Within

Life today has become increasingly complicated. The world is consumed with war and hatred and (like it or not) it's going to be this way for a long time. Humanity is naturally violent: we need to fight. Fight for life, fight for love, fight for our rights, fight for a cause, fight for anything and everything. I think war is a necessary evil. I may not agree with decisions behind war and fighting, but I know one thing: "Whether you started it or they did, you better damn well finish it."

My grandfather said this to me. I never forgot it and neither should you. In a previous post, I mentioned "giving up"; in the end I decided that giving up was the wrong thing to do. Why? Because anything worthwhile needs to be fought for. It won't just fall into your lap, a gift from some higher power. You need to pour yourself into it and give it your all. That's what i do. It never works, and I end up alone and miserable for a little while, but I pick myself up and try again. And again. And again.

To all of those people who are determined, who (like me) are willing to fight for something worthy: Keep fighting. Someday your efforts will pay off. I'm still waiting for that to happen, but I know that it eventually will.

To those who give up after defeat: I was like you once. That's no way to live your life. Get out there and make a stand. Let people know you aren't afraid to speak your mind and make a difference in the world.

2 comments:

The Nullified Knight said...

Strong words from a quiet man. I wrote these from the heart, and they came out exactly how I had hoped. I have the voice, but is there anyone listening?

el said...

ME ME! :D