So this morning I was thinking about what I could write about today. As I tuned out my professor, my mind wandered. Though I should have been focused on muscle contraction and neurotransmitters, I focused on another entirely different chemical process. Love. But, I have used that word too much and it hasn't even been a week yet. It's time for a new topic. So, I've decided to go for the complete opposite. Hatred.
It's easy to use the word "hate" when you don't really mean it. I hate traffic. I hate waking up in the morning. I hate forgetting to brush my teeth. But, in reality, traffic allows more time for thought and music. Waking up allows for the beginning of the new day. Maybe if I forget to brush my teeth enough, they'll rot out of my head and I'll fit right in on "the other side of the tracks" back home.
I have always tried to be positive. So much so that I actually won the "Most Positive Attitude" superlative. Lots of people would have never guessed that about me. I'm not necessarily negative, but I'm realistic. And I'm brutally honest. If I don't like something, I'm going to be the first to tell you. Which brings me to hatred.
I don't think such a thing actually exists in this world. I think ignorance exists. I think there's prejudice around every corner and some people can be unnecessarily rude, but I honestly don't believe in hatred. There are certainly people I can't stand to be around, sometimes even think about. But, it's not very useful to hate them. What good are you doing yourself? At least when you try to tolerate someone, you're bettering yourself in the process. Making yourself more patient, more kind. But what good are you doing if you're wasting time finding reasons not to like someone? If that person really means so little to you that you claim you hate them, then why in the world are you wasting time and energy and emotion on this individual? On these grounds alone, I think it's impossible for such an idea to exist. Call me crazy.
I can't say I'm innocent because, as I mentioned before, we've all tossed the word around. Anyone who says they have not done this is lying. I can promise you that. But, it's time for people to realize that absolutely no good can come from this so-called "hatred". I don't care how you argue it. I simply do not believe it is worth the smallest second of time. Hatred leads to problems, which leads to more hatred. The vicious cycle will continue. What's the use? Aren't we put on this earth to better ourselves and others? Do something with your time. Don't waste it trying to ruin other people. And, if you don't take my advice, you're selfish and an asshole. And I'm sorry about that.
As for the picture: A Love/"Hate" relationship I'm fond of. Interesting. And of course, the ridiculousness of my hair comes in handy for the whole anonymous bit. xo
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