17 NOV 2008

Hypocrites are people too. I have moments of hypocrisy, as well as most other people. I don't see what is the big deal. Religious or not, who cares. Now, what about privacy? That is an interesting topic. Should I write about it now, or wait until I have fully thought it out? I think if we try to hide all aspects of our life from people, we end up isolating ourselves. Isolation is not necessarily a pleasant feeling either. So, the goal is to realize that whether or not you trust somebody enough to open up, once you talk about relationships, financial information, or other personal information, you have told the world. The only way to be sure that your information is private is if you keep it to yourself.

But, here is the deal. If you want to keep your financial records private, you not only must not tell a single person, you have to hope that the bank records are not comprised by a hacker or an employee of that bank. The only things that are truly private in your life are things that only you have knowledge. And what are these sort of things? Well, your personal experiences that do not involve people. You basically need to be in a location that is hidden from cameras, microphones, people, and whatever else. Can you even think of anything that you want to keep private that only you have knowledge of? I don't think there are too many things. Our thoughts and ideas are basically private unless we tell someone. I can't really think of anything else.

Why do we want privacy in the first place? Are we afraid that if others have our private information they will use it to bring us harm? Maybe if somebody knows, for example, that I have millions of dollars, will do all they can to get some of that wealth, either legally in court, or illegally by stealing it in some way? Oh well. This privacy topic is now boring to write about. I'll continue to ramble off a few more ideas before ending this note.

Who are your real friends? Who are your real enemies? How can you discover who the people are that will do you good, or bring you harm? That is an interesting idea. I don't really have the answer. I tend to trust most all people, whether good people or bad people. I feel that I am strong enough to endure all the bad that can come my way as a result of being attacked by my enemies. But, if I align myself with good people, I can feel more secure. Church members feel this way. They have the church members watching their back for the most part, right?

People are the cause of my depression. My struggle to develop relationships with people are the root cause of my depression. I'm not so lucky when it comes to hooking up with the right people. I don't know how to quickly judge whether or not I should begin a relationship with a particular person. I don't necessarily mean a loving relationship. I mean any relationship; business, friendly, or otherwise. People are looking for others that can bring them benefit. But, if it is not a symbiotic relationship, then one of the two in the relationship is going to lose. I need to figure out who I can establish relationships with so that we both benefit. That is not easy!

I think you all know what I stand for, and what I try so hard to communicate: Peace among all people, and the survival of humanity trillions of years into the future. I think about huge ideas. I don't expect everyone to understand me. But, if you don't understand me, then ask questions. I'll be glad to answer them the best way I am able. Don't just simply judge and ignore me. Don't discard me and add me to your list of enemies. Don't do it. It's not good for either of us.

Here is the dilemma I am faced with. If I discover people in this world who are against me and my pursuit of peace and freedom, what should I do? Should I attack them in some way? Should I publish the names of those people I strongly feel are my enemies? Should I somehow convert those people to become my friends? I'd like to hear your ideas about that. Thank you for reading. Have a beautiful evening my friends, and enemies.