As some of you know, I am sometimes a deep thinker... not always, sometimes a little off kilter... but I have my moments... Well. Here is something that I have learned in thinking.... Understanding is everything. This seems an unusual comment, but just think about it. Understanding is what makes you intelligent. Smart, not knowing a lot, not being able to ace tests and such, actual intelligence. Without understanding, what are you? Nothing. I would even go as far to say that understanding and compassion are the most powerful thing. Pretty much everyone has heard the saying "Love is the most powerful thing" etc etc... but without understanding yourself, your emotions, and others.... how would your love even be possible. No one takes time to understand others, themselves, or the world around them. People would not do the downright stupid shit they do if they took time to think, to understand. Do you think a thief or a murderer would be so quick to do what they do if they thought out how it would effect people... even more so, how they would be effected if the situation was reversed. Yes, most may still be that way... but sometimes it is just a product of ignorance, of not understanding.... of being self centered. I feel people need to take time to understand and appreciate things in their life. People, nature, thought, even yourself. This is something that virtually NO one does at all in modern times. If you are reading this... just think about it. Try to open up a little. Try to learn, and understand.... everything you can. It is so important to at least try this...
