In Kafka on the Shore, Kafka is conversing with a man named Oshima about a piano piece. Oshima talked about how many of the most skilled composers would try their hand at recreating the piece but would fail because they would always mess up on a few parts. Then the secret was unveiled that the specific piece was made to be imperfect.
As I ponder that, it makes perfect sense. Imperfection inspires people more than perfection. Being imperfect leads people to work harder until they get as close as possible to it, like the composers who tried to play the piece.
In another view, imperfection can lead us to being ok with who we are, while striving for perfection can lead us to madness. When people realize that they are not perfect and that their flaws make them who they are, they seem to be more accepting of themselves. Sometimes the chase for perfection can make you lose yourself. Trying to attain something that is impossible is strenuous.
In a way, there is a beauty in being imperfect. It makes you more attractive in a sense, than what is perfect.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Fate?
Calvinists believe that a higher power has already determined your fate upon birth, from what you will do, to who you will marry and especially when you die, and you can't do anything to change it. I disagree. I believe there are too many variables in life for someone to not have control of their fate. I believe, upon birth, you have control of your fate. Whatever you do as a child on to your teen years have the most significant effect on the course of your life. Think about how when athletes and musicians talk about how they developed their love for what they do. It started and grew when they were young.
Your youth is pivotal in determining your life. You have the opportunity to try different things, get a like/dislike for them and go on from there. Like a weapon crafting, only you are a person. I don't believe our creator would take what we are to become out of our hands, unless whoever set aside some of us to do specific things. But even then, I believe that we have the power to put our own spin on it. I don't think we would be individuals if we didn't have the power to do what we want.
Your youth is pivotal in determining your life. You have the opportunity to try different things, get a like/dislike for them and go on from there. Like a weapon crafting, only you are a person. I don't believe our creator would take what we are to become out of our hands, unless whoever set aside some of us to do specific things. But even then, I believe that we have the power to put our own spin on it. I don't think we would be individuals if we didn't have the power to do what we want.
Open Letter
A little while ago Jay-Z made a song called "Open Letter", just a random track touching on topics like the hood, politics (Obama), Chief Keef, etc. It was a great way to let us in on his stream of consciousness and how he views certain things. I mean, it isn't very often that we get in the inside of the great Hov's mind.
Me on the other hand, I want to talk about the great teachers I have had while in high school. Yeah, most of them are still pretty lame, but in a tolerable way. But teachers like Ms. Graf, Mr. McCarthy, Ms. Heeseman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. English, Ms. Clotworthy, Ms. Reist-Jones, and Mr. Johnson all played a hand in the person I am and have helped me significantly to be able to grab my diploma and walk across the stage June 14. Most of them know about the troubles I have had in high school, and instead of being in an uncomfortable situation and pitying me, they sympathized with my struffle and gave me additional help and advice to help me go on in life. I was scared to tell people about what happened to me and I was even more afraid about how they would treat me after I told them. But they treated me just like everyone else still and I really appreciate that. Made me feel much more comfortable with dealing with the aftermath of those problems. Now, here you see me now writing about how much I will forever appreciate and cherish what my teachers mean to me and my life as I go to another developmental stage. Thank you guys! I'm outtie.
Me on the other hand, I want to talk about the great teachers I have had while in high school. Yeah, most of them are still pretty lame, but in a tolerable way. But teachers like Ms. Graf, Mr. McCarthy, Ms. Heeseman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. English, Ms. Clotworthy, Ms. Reist-Jones, and Mr. Johnson all played a hand in the person I am and have helped me significantly to be able to grab my diploma and walk across the stage June 14. Most of them know about the troubles I have had in high school, and instead of being in an uncomfortable situation and pitying me, they sympathized with my struffle and gave me additional help and advice to help me go on in life. I was scared to tell people about what happened to me and I was even more afraid about how they would treat me after I told them. But they treated me just like everyone else still and I really appreciate that. Made me feel much more comfortable with dealing with the aftermath of those problems. Now, here you see me now writing about how much I will forever appreciate and cherish what my teachers mean to me and my life as I go to another developmental stage. Thank you guys! I'm outtie.
Do the Right Thing
In class I remember talking about jumping the gate at Lollapolooza and Pitchfork. Everyone looked at me as if I was crazy but I'm not. I couldn't score a ticket to either and I would still like to enjoy the festivities like everyone else, so drastic measures will be taken. But then Mr. McCarthy told me about the Nas story. Illmatic is one of my favorite albums of all time and I believe it is top 5 of all time hands down. For him to give everyone in the crowd $20 because of an equipment failure is so admirable. One of the reasons I have so much respect for him.
Hearing that made me think about how awful I am for considering jumping Lolla and Pitchfork. I am robbing the events and artists of cash because I slept on getting tickets. I should just stay home. Got my conscious in a swirl. I think about all the times I refused to pull up my pants or take off my hat or just simply tell the truth and feel disgusted at myself. Those three things are all just to make me a presentable, decent person. Civics is quite lost in today's society. Not many believe in doing the right thing anymore, especially if it goes against them making a come-up. Yes, I know that technically paying taxes is stated as VOLUNTARY in the IRS code (look it up), but taxes is how America produces cash and we need cash to run things. And think about how many people don't want to testify in court or provide a statement because they don't want to be a snitch, although it would help the family of a man/woman/child that was killed. Let's not forget about the people who take handicap parking spots because they are convenient, making it inconvenient for someone who is actually handicapped.
We shouldn't have to demand that people be outstanding citizens. People should just want to be them naturally. It makes society that much better.
Hearing that made me think about how awful I am for considering jumping Lolla and Pitchfork. I am robbing the events and artists of cash because I slept on getting tickets. I should just stay home. Got my conscious in a swirl. I think about all the times I refused to pull up my pants or take off my hat or just simply tell the truth and feel disgusted at myself. Those three things are all just to make me a presentable, decent person. Civics is quite lost in today's society. Not many believe in doing the right thing anymore, especially if it goes against them making a come-up. Yes, I know that technically paying taxes is stated as VOLUNTARY in the IRS code (look it up), but taxes is how America produces cash and we need cash to run things. And think about how many people don't want to testify in court or provide a statement because they don't want to be a snitch, although it would help the family of a man/woman/child that was killed. Let's not forget about the people who take handicap parking spots because they are convenient, making it inconvenient for someone who is actually handicapped.
We shouldn't have to demand that people be outstanding citizens. People should just want to be them naturally. It makes society that much better.
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