Becoming Objective

My dad told me that I'm biased on my views of world history and especially of politics. By that he meant that I'm too leftist. He suggested me that I should read more stuff that favors the other side so that I can become more objective. He says that I have to learn to recognize that there are always two sides to an argument, or even more, and that at times those sides oppose each other but at the same time that both of them tell the truth--at least to a certain extent.

I think I agree with my dad.

I'd normally side with the poor, oppressed or outcast group, for I believe my calling to be what Proverbs 31.8,9 says (see note at the end) so I want equality of treatment, tolerance, fairness of judgment... justice, peace, love... (yea, all those idealistic things but I dont think they are impossible to attain but that's a different discussion).

So then I think that justice doesnt favor one group over the other. Justice (in love) seeks the well being of all parties, and learns to accept and forgive--because without forgiveness you cant move on.

So I wanna grow and learn in a way that would listen to both sides. Normally whenever someone would say something oppressive or against outcast groups I'd immediately turn to defend them without considering underlying issues and other stuff. But now I wanna learn to listen more carefully and analyze in more detail. In that way I could judge more fairly.

Then talking to another friend I came to realize that we shouldn't judge to punish some (or to reward others), but to be able to improve what's wrong and missing. After all I think we should seek everyone's well being.

There's a lot more in my head but I still have to put it in order. This is all that I'd say for now. All comments are welcomed.

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*Proverbs 30.8,9:
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice."

Adventurous Spirit

"Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future."
--Chris McCandless

Just a little ago I read the book "Into the Wild" and I've been showing the movie to a lots of friends 'cause I love the story. It's based on the last 2 years of Chris McCandless' life, who after graduating from Emory College decides to go and live very radically: all by himself, without money or many possessions, just traveling around the United States.

Anyway, this post is not to review the book/movie so if you wanna know more you can use Wikipedia or if you ask me I might answer. This is post is to talk about the "Adventurous Spirit" inside of us.

I mean, I feel this unrest inside myself, a discontent with my life and the limits I have set for it and I want more. And it's not like I have never left my home town or tried new stuff. If you know me you know that I've been studying abroad for 3 years now. I came to the States without knowing anyone and till now I've made a few great friends and I know a lot of people. I haven't travel that much, and that's something that I definitely want to do more. 'Cause the more I've been learning about the world, whether in class, thru books or thru friends, the more I want to learn and experience personally.

I also think about "The Hobbit"--another great book that if you haven't read you should 'cause I wont go into details here--and I want an experience like Bilbo's. I want to set out to lands unknown, with people I know nothing about and I want to let that experience change me and make me grow and realize my full potential. And at the same time I wanna give something back to this world.

Yea, my spirit is not only dissatisfied 'cause I want more but because I want to give more. I feel like there's so much in me that I've been keeping just to myself... I wanna let it out, I wanna give it all. I really want to serve others in love; feel like I'm not selfish but that I'm being one with the world and those around me. I wanna take part in the suffering of those who mourn and I want to be part of their relief. And I also want to take part of the joy of those who celebrate life, love and friendship--'cause there is so much to be thankful for everyday!!

I want to... my spirit longs for... my heart is aching for more.

But what does it take? How do I obtain more and satisfy my soul?

I guess it starts with commitment and determination... but to what? I don't know exactly. I'm in that search right now. And it seems like I've been in this spot before and I just wander a lot and come back to the same place. But whatever... as long as I've enjoyed where I've been to and feel like I've grown at least a little, I guess it's cool. The search continues and I'm not the same as before.

I feel like singing now as Eddie Vedder did...

"Sure as I am breathing
Sure as I'm sad
I'll keep this wisdom in my flesh
I leave here believing more than I had
And there's a reason I'll be
A reason I'll be back"
--(Eddie Vedder, No Ceiling, Into The Wild)

Here I go!

Hello world.

I decided that I have to be more open to talk about my ideas and feelings and other stuff so I started a blog.

Yeah, woohoo! (ok, it's not that exciting, I know...)

Just writing this first post has taken me forever.
(And according to Charlie it sucks)
But whatever, let's see how this goes.

Feliz noche~