"Independence: Terms and Conditions
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A baby's first step can be described as one of the most fascinating events in human development. This first step represents many things. For instance, both pediatrican and parents view a baby's first step as a sign of good physical development. But, for the baby this first step represents something totally different. This first step is the first sign of independence. Why? The baby discovers he/she doesn't need the hands of an adult for support and can go where ever he/she "desires". Of course, this second part of the statement is subject to terms and conditions.
Independence, freedom, terms and conditions, it seem we humans were born with the innate need to control our lives without recurring or being bound to something or someone. The truth is that even the first step we take when we are toddlers, doesn't take place unless we are assisted. We live under the false belief that being independent means not taking responsabilities for our actions, doing what we want, when ever we want. Perhaps this is the root of all the problems the world experiments. It would be good to meditate on the following questions in order to know if we are excercising our independence to its fullest. Do you blindly accept the terms and conditions of political and social entities without analyzing or questioning? Do you investigate and meditate on the issues that are taking place both in your country and around the world? Do you take responsability of your actions? Do you work hard for what you want? Are you making a difference for yourself and those who sorround you? The results are left in the open. I opened this blog by analyzing the importance of a baby's first step. This may resepresent the begining of independence but he/she knows at such a tender age that there are terms and conditions.
"A baby's first step can be described as one of the most fascinating events in human development. This first step represents many things. For instance, both pediatrican and parents view a baby's first step as a sign of good physical development. But, for the baby this first step represents something totally different. This first step is the first sign of independence. Why? The baby discovers he/she doesn't need the hands of an adult for support and can go where ever he/she "desires". Of course, this second part of the statement is subject to terms and conditions.
Independence, freedom, terms and conditions, it seem we humans were born with the innate need to control our lives without recurring or being bound to something or someone. The truth is that even the first step we take when we are toddlers, doesn't take place unless we are assisted. We live under the false belief that being independent means not taking responsabilities for our actions, doing what we want, when ever we want. Perhaps this is the root of all the problems the world experiments. It would be good to meditate on the following questions in order to know if we are excercising our independence to its fullest. Do you blindly accept the terms and conditions of political and social entities without analyzing or questioning? Do you investigate and meditate on the issues that are taking place both in your country and around the world? Do you take responsability of your actions? Do you work hard for what you want? Are you making a difference for yourself and those who sorround you? The results are left in the open. I opened this blog by analyzing the importance of a baby's first step. This may resepresent the begining of independence but he/she knows at such a tender age that there are terms and conditions.
-Lizely Lopez
posted by Lizely | 6:22 AM
1 Comments:
Good metaphor. Solid train of thought. I would you to write a bit more. At times your thoughts need to be developed gradually so as not to give it all way. Simple is good, at times.
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