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Jobs that Make Us Unhappy or Miserable

Another quote that caught my attention from that book, this one by Faulkner. I know that some times we're limited to what jobs we can get and stuff, but a lot of times we limit ourselves. So let's quit making excuses and go after the things that we WANT to do and make us happy.

"One of the saddest things in life is that the only thing we can do for eight hours a day, day after day, is work. We can't eat for eight hours a day, nor drink for eight hours a day, nor make love for eight hours a day...all we can do for eight hours is work. Which is the reason why man makes himself and everybody else so miserable and unhappy."

Burning Bridges

I am becoming a great believer in making decisions and then burning the bridges behind so that I must follow through with my decisions.

This little book I'm reading (The Greatest Miracle in the World) mentions how Alexander the Great handled a situation like this:

"It seems that the great general was about to lead his army against a powerful foe whose men greatly outnumbered his own. Because of the odds against them, his army had shown little enthusiasm for the upcoming battle as they set sail for what they feared would be their end. When Alexander finally unloaded his men and equipment on enemy shores he issued an order for all his ships to be burned. As their means of retreat slowly sank in flames behind them Alexander rose to address his men and said, 'see your crafts going up in smoke, their ashes floating on the sea? That is our assurance that we shall be victorious for none of us can leave this despicable land unless we are victorious in battle. Men, when we go home we are going home in their ships!'"

I'm sorry, but that's just badass.

Man this is so true...

"I've invited a clarity into my life that has made things so much easier to understand and deal with. The most I'm going to say about it is that for anyone who believes that substances alien to the body and mind are helping them find some kind of inner peace or balance should at least explore the concept of the powerful human mind. It's capable of rejecting unwanted stress and negativity through introspective, reflection, and positive reinforcement. Fully knowing that this might be the cheesiest thing I could say, I've never felt so free."

- Anthony Green

The Most Artsy, Fartsy Thing You'll Ever Watch

The beginning is a LITTLE slow, but I promise it gets crazy. This really fires me up. If you don't feel like waiting, the good stuff starts around 05:10. Enjoy.

Knowledge is power? Isn't it?

First off, I must warn you, the reader, that I'm feeling very erratic and strange as I write this...so this might not be as concise as I'd like to be.

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines knowledge as the following:

a (1) : the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association (2) :acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or techniqueb (1) : the fact or condition of being aware of something (2): the range of one's information or understandingknowledge>c : the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning : cognitiond : the fact or condition of having information or of being learned

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So clearly knowledge is good, right? Expanding our understanding of any subject surely benefits humanity as a whole. When it comes to the sciences and such, yes, of course it is. The more we know, the more we can create. Assuming what we create is good, not evil, knowledge leads to progression and evolution of mankind. And YES, that is good.

When it comes to life, however, I'm starting to think the more we know, the less we're able to enjoy it. Maybe "enjoy" is not the word I should use. I'll try to explain using an example. Say you're learning how to surf. If you didn't know anything about how waves work, their magnificent force and destructive power, it'd be a more casual, enjoyable experience. Guaranteed if someone told you how much you could get hurt just by riding small surf, you wouldn't do it.

So in SOME ways, knowing less might be better. I'm by no means an expert at anything, so I'm constantly seeking knowledge about subjects that are foreign to me. However, when it comes to life and its many experiences, I'm starting to feel hesitant; I don't want to know too much. Certain things are better left unsaid, some doors are better left unopened, ignorance is bliss, etc...you get the point.

Does anyone else feel that way? Feel free to leave a comment.