Get Trippy!!
December 11th 2006 08:15
There's an outdated nineteenth century (primarily Victorian) idea that people are innately good, altruistic and moral beings. That's the opinion of the general public, inclusive of the wider global community. Everyone is suspicious, they all have darting squinty eyes. Do you notice people when you're out walking the streets? Most females look aloof, eyes forward and strangely sharp and blank at the same time. They avoid eye contact and walk with a strut. Old men blatantly stare at boobs and other men only move their heads to gawk at young females. Its quite dismal.
Being the non conformist that I am, I still hang desperately on to my faith in human nature, believing we can grow out of 'stranger danger' and be able to trust rather than be constantly vigilant. Lately I've taken to the idea of waving and smiling. Its a simple gesture really, and so expressive. Waiting for the trains and waving to the seated passengers, smiling at people I've never met before. The cynics would say: what are you doing child? Do you want to invite danger? And you may be right, which is why such activity should only be done during the day, to people who look relatively normal- if you can judge.
My faith has been reaffirmed, I met a friend out of it. And you know, I've never experienced anything for myself that would cause me to be alarmed. Maybe I've been lucky, or maybe thats really the way things are, more safe than dangerous. If society realises its social responsibility towards all individuals, and we all watched out for each other, things could be really cool. I usually picture tree homes, doors left ajar and rabbits picking flowers. Totally unrealistic and kinda trippy but thats the way I want to head.
Ta, big love
Being the non conformist that I am, I still hang desperately on to my faith in human nature, believing we can grow out of 'stranger danger' and be able to trust rather than be constantly vigilant. Lately I've taken to the idea of waving and smiling. Its a simple gesture really, and so expressive. Waiting for the trains and waving to the seated passengers, smiling at people I've never met before. The cynics would say: what are you doing child? Do you want to invite danger? And you may be right, which is why such activity should only be done during the day, to people who look relatively normal- if you can judge.
My faith has been reaffirmed, I met a friend out of it. And you know, I've never experienced anything for myself that would cause me to be alarmed. Maybe I've been lucky, or maybe thats really the way things are, more safe than dangerous. If society realises its social responsibility towards all individuals, and we all watched out for each other, things could be really cool. I usually picture tree homes, doors left ajar and rabbits picking flowers. Totally unrealistic and kinda trippy but thats the way I want to head.
Ta, big love
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