Wait, what? This is a new headline. Yes, it is. My relatively recent replay of the Mass Effect trilogy, combined with the events of the present kind of planted the idea that I maybe I could put some quotes from well known popular character and think about their meaning in the real world context. And since there are more than plenty of such quotes, that could and often times will be misinterpreted, let’s join the fray. By the way, feel free to chime in with some quote that comes into the mind of yours. The only condition is that I need to know the context, which will often mean I probably need to play the game or watch the movie or series. But enough rambling, let’s start with one of my favourite characters from the Mass Effect trilogy … Javik, the Vengeful Ancient.
… and aligning yourself with a villain doesn’t grant you power. Do I need to continue? Possibly not but I will anyway. Otherwise this would be one really short lesson.
We see this phenomenon all the time, especially recently with all the mess in the world. So many people align themselves with some verifiably evil people just so they too can “benefit” from the power. Or they’ll bend over before the seemingly stronger force just so their calm doesn’t get upset. But what do they gain? Well, my dear reader, keep reading and you’ll find out. (muhahaha, clickbait >:3)
“Rawi, are you sure you want to do this?”
”Yes, my already traumatised conscience. Yes, I am.”
I’ve indeed had this inner dialogue multiple times but only now with this outcome. I may have already hinted at my views when it comes to various philosophies or ideologies and mainly religions. The title pretty much sums my view up but also simplifies a lot so a longer and more detailed stream of thoughts is warranted. So, let’s begin.
A quote originating from an experience described by the resident blue dhole Soatok here which honestly hits quite well in our social climate. Even more than “Being kind costs one nothing”, as he mentions in the same post. And when you think about it, he has a point. How? Well, let me take you through the maze of my brain, of course with Soatok’s permission ;3
Lately you have seen me as someone you probably haven’t imagined. Instead of the rational even if sometimes sharp wolf, you’ve seen a beast, ripping of the chains and snarling at everyone and everything around. It was a scary image. So scary that even my inner self cried for help. And I’m here, looking back at those days, asking myself “What happened? How did I lose myself so much?” Well, here’s my insight.
Twenty. Twenty posts in this series that pretty much started my humble writing career. Well, more like posting carrer, but it still counts as writing, doesn’t it? Sometimes educational, other times hopeful and other times thought- or anger-provoking. And something tells me that the milestone is going to fit into the latter category.
Yes, you’re indeed reading this right. I haven’t made a typo there. Right here, I’ve just said “Perfect is the enemy of good.” You already know the “Don’t let perfect become the enemy of good.” It’s often said in context of practice but I’d like to give it a bit of a wider context. It’s also quite fitting given the present days. So, let’s dive in.
Huh, guess I can use this “tag” for works of fiction in general and not just random moments of poetry (well, there’s only one so far). The story I’m about to write is a speech. A rather dark one. A rather … terrifying one. And what’s even worse, it’s not unrealistic.
80 years ago, a large conflict has ended. A conflict larger than the “war to end all wars” (how did that work out for you, huh?). 80 years later, I'm sitting here, writing these lines ... bitter and full of rage. Why? Well, let me tell you a story.
Yay, It’s been a while since I set something on fire. And if you were around for at least the last day you probably know where I’m going with this. So, sit down, kiddos. This grumpy grandpa woof has a little story to tell.