Brazilian_Blues_Boy
Master Don Juan
1 - Introduction
Welcome, to another night of inner demons exorcism.
Tonight, I'll be your host again, and we'll glance at the controversial world of Rebeliousness.
Now let's make some things clear:
2 - Clarifications
I do not want to promote stupidity, conformism, lack of character and personality, and other demonstrations of personal emptiness.
I believe, myself, BBB, that we must grow to become unique, intelligent individuals, with our own opinions and views on the world, on society and on everything that surrounds us.
But, I do want to fight, a novel and "noble" excuse for some people's laziness to improve, to become better people, better friends, better brothers, better sons and better comunicators.
3 - Define it
In the adolescence, we find that the world, isn't a wonderful place full of joy.
We find that life is harsh, people lie, deceive, girls are b!thces and everything else.
So, after this enlightment, we start to feel a certain air of superiority, an arrogance that is "justified" by the pain of our discoveries.
Generally, we find some kind of movement, some doutrine that appeals mostly to us.
Some will turn to heavy metal, other to the rave-scene, some will become punks, anarchists, exilated geeks, internet freaks, terrorists, buddists, hare krishnas, jesus freaks and other things that I can't remember right now.
4 - Getting deeper
We spend a lot of time, and money, diving deep into the literature, the music and the events of the movement we have chosen.
We are different, we're special. We think that because we read news paper, watch TV and spend time online reading the world's news, we're smarter.
We're pollitically intelligent. We "see" how most of the people is dumb, and how we are enlightened. We pity for the people who conform, and go to work everyday, go to parties on the weekend, dress all like each other, drive similar cars, have similar goals.
5 - The Mistakes
So, we think we're better. Period.
And we feel, that we do not need to fit in, we're strong enough to survive and be happy without doing the things that ordinary people do...
We waste our time with political arguments, complaining about things and our lives are taken by a rather pessimistic view, which is natural to the "superior" people. We "know" that things won't get any better, yet, we're relieved by the fact that we're so intelligent.
6 - Nope.
Nope.
You're not intelligent. You're not unique. You're not clever. You're not intellectual. You're not superior. You're not enlightened.
You're not a little smart.
You're stupid.
Yes, you're a moron.
A stupid jack@ss.
7 - So?
You're stupid, because you create this superiority, to justify your laziness, or your unwillingness to work hard, and become more sociable, more popular.
You don't need to stop being yourself to fit in.
You can still be a punk/nerd/drunk a$$, and still live a rather nice social life.
8 - Why should I?
Because we, human beings, are social creatures. We were meant to interact. Evolution is a collective motion. Only by knowing new and different people, you can learn new experiences, improve your communication skills, and build your social network.
9 - A Sad Chronic
Josh thinks he's too smart. He really thinks he's intelligent.
But he spends his weeks locked inside his house... reading news on the internet, joining political arguments, bullsh!tting americans and foreigners with his "hate", looking for people on the ICQ with screen names like Justin Timberlake or Chris Carter and cursing them, telling them they're gay.
Looking for girls with handles like HotPu$$y69 or Willing2F*ckU to talk all the kinds of dirty horny bastard sh!t.
And he sees a lot of porn, and masturbates a lot.
But, he does not go to parties, because he's a true metal hell heavy metal soldier, and he hates dance music, hates being around people who don't dress in black clothes and hates all the women who go to these kind of events.
Well... isn't that a common picture? How many of you were like that once... sadly, I was... not as bad as Josh, but I was.
Was I any better than these people who went dancing, macking and having a wild time? No. I spent sad, depressed and lonely hours in front of my computer, wondering why I didn't even KNEW any women.
10 - The Solution
Well... nowadays, I still love heavy metal you know? If there's a good concert around, I'd be sure to catch it.
And sometimes, I still read the news, and get to know what's happening. Because it's good to be well-informed.
But, I don't feel better than anyone. I saw that happiness comes from an optimistic way of seeing life as a whole.
For as funnier as I was when I ranted about everything, I learned that you can be funny without having to rant about the things you dislike.
I found out that there are a lot of great people, who aren't metalheads or "politically concerned", but are very funny, good to hang around with and honestly great.
I found out that there's nothing like being humble. After you really become more humble, you connect in a way with people that you just couldn't before.
Because the old man sitting at the bus stop, you, and the cleaning&maintenance lady are all equal, you are all people !
I found out that humans were made to dance, to have fun, to go wild in beat of the music, interacting with new, good looking people who share the same vibe.
I found out that money is meant to be spent with good things, like food, drinks,parties and things for yourself. Stop being cheap, and invest money on yourself.
I also found out that when you dress in stylish way, with fancy clothes, hair and accessories, you make yourself prettier, and you open yourself new chances.
Not only with women, but with people in general and for jobs.
I found out that if everytime I want to argue with someone about the war on Iraq or Terrorism or the Middle East, I go talk to a girl or and old person instead, that would bring me more happiness.
Because the girls will smile, laugh and be sweet and cute with you. That will guarantee you practice, and joy.
And if I go talk to some older people, being older from 25 to 80 years old, I'd learn something useful and sincere, instead of something that I can't change, and will only get me good grades in History/Geography classes.
You see, you can change the world, but first you have to change yourself.
You must learn how to become a healthy, happy, realistic but optimistic social person, who gain respect, admiration and affection from the others.
Doing so, you'll have a lot of people who like you, and are willing to do things for you, so you can make some real changes.
11 - Reality
We're adolescents. We're young men. We're not much better than anyone. We may be smart, we may have some life experience, some good grades, but please, please, be humble.
Everyone has their own life. The things they know a lot and the things they lack the knowledge.
Some people may not care about politics, religions and the future of the nation, but, they might know a lot of funny stories, touching life experiences.
And that's what makes us grow.
You can be smart, you can be unique, you can be clever and political conscient.
But, these things will have no value, if you can't reach other people's hearts.
How many intelligent scientists, politicians and "intelligent" man, can you name? How much did you personally know?
Not much uh?
But, how many funny people do you know? How many optimistic people do you know? How many good soccer players? How many life-experienced people do you know?
A lot, I'm pretty sure.
These are the people we live with. These are the people who make the world exist. These, are the people who REALLY MATTER.
12 - Conclusion
Quoting the great Chris Ledoux:
" I don't claim to be a wise man, a poet or a saint.
I'm just another man who's searching for a better way.
But my heart beats as loud as thunder, for the things that I believe.
Sometimes I wanna run for cover, sometimes I wanna scream... "
I don't want to be the owner of the truth. I just want people to be happy.
I want people to dream big, but to be humble.
Because, I know dozens of engineers who make a lot of money and have a good scholarship, but live mediocre lives, thinking that they're better but having no emotions in their day-by-days.
And I know a lot of old,lived bus drivers, who had very great lives, who know lots of people and places, and can tell you hundreds of good stories, where you can actually learn from.
They're humble, and honestly happy.
13 - In a short way...
... be different, be original, be daring, be bold.
But be humble. Know that you're no better than anyone else. We're all just different.
BBB
Welcome, to another night of inner demons exorcism.
Tonight, I'll be your host again, and we'll glance at the controversial world of Rebeliousness.
Now let's make some things clear:
2 - Clarifications
I do not want to promote stupidity, conformism, lack of character and personality, and other demonstrations of personal emptiness.
I believe, myself, BBB, that we must grow to become unique, intelligent individuals, with our own opinions and views on the world, on society and on everything that surrounds us.
But, I do want to fight, a novel and "noble" excuse for some people's laziness to improve, to become better people, better friends, better brothers, better sons and better comunicators.
3 - Define it
In the adolescence, we find that the world, isn't a wonderful place full of joy.
We find that life is harsh, people lie, deceive, girls are b!thces and everything else.
So, after this enlightment, we start to feel a certain air of superiority, an arrogance that is "justified" by the pain of our discoveries.
Generally, we find some kind of movement, some doutrine that appeals mostly to us.
Some will turn to heavy metal, other to the rave-scene, some will become punks, anarchists, exilated geeks, internet freaks, terrorists, buddists, hare krishnas, jesus freaks and other things that I can't remember right now.
4 - Getting deeper
We spend a lot of time, and money, diving deep into the literature, the music and the events of the movement we have chosen.
We are different, we're special. We think that because we read news paper, watch TV and spend time online reading the world's news, we're smarter.
We're pollitically intelligent. We "see" how most of the people is dumb, and how we are enlightened. We pity for the people who conform, and go to work everyday, go to parties on the weekend, dress all like each other, drive similar cars, have similar goals.
5 - The Mistakes
So, we think we're better. Period.
And we feel, that we do not need to fit in, we're strong enough to survive and be happy without doing the things that ordinary people do...
We waste our time with political arguments, complaining about things and our lives are taken by a rather pessimistic view, which is natural to the "superior" people. We "know" that things won't get any better, yet, we're relieved by the fact that we're so intelligent.
6 - Nope.
Nope.
You're not intelligent. You're not unique. You're not clever. You're not intellectual. You're not superior. You're not enlightened.
You're not a little smart.
You're stupid.
Yes, you're a moron.
A stupid jack@ss.
7 - So?
You're stupid, because you create this superiority, to justify your laziness, or your unwillingness to work hard, and become more sociable, more popular.
You don't need to stop being yourself to fit in.
You can still be a punk/nerd/drunk a$$, and still live a rather nice social life.
8 - Why should I?
Because we, human beings, are social creatures. We were meant to interact. Evolution is a collective motion. Only by knowing new and different people, you can learn new experiences, improve your communication skills, and build your social network.
9 - A Sad Chronic
Josh thinks he's too smart. He really thinks he's intelligent.
But he spends his weeks locked inside his house... reading news on the internet, joining political arguments, bullsh!tting americans and foreigners with his "hate", looking for people on the ICQ with screen names like Justin Timberlake or Chris Carter and cursing them, telling them they're gay.
Looking for girls with handles like HotPu$$y69 or Willing2F*ckU to talk all the kinds of dirty horny bastard sh!t.
And he sees a lot of porn, and masturbates a lot.
But, he does not go to parties, because he's a true metal hell heavy metal soldier, and he hates dance music, hates being around people who don't dress in black clothes and hates all the women who go to these kind of events.
Well... isn't that a common picture? How many of you were like that once... sadly, I was... not as bad as Josh, but I was.
Was I any better than these people who went dancing, macking and having a wild time? No. I spent sad, depressed and lonely hours in front of my computer, wondering why I didn't even KNEW any women.
10 - The Solution
Well... nowadays, I still love heavy metal you know? If there's a good concert around, I'd be sure to catch it.
And sometimes, I still read the news, and get to know what's happening. Because it's good to be well-informed.
But, I don't feel better than anyone. I saw that happiness comes from an optimistic way of seeing life as a whole.
For as funnier as I was when I ranted about everything, I learned that you can be funny without having to rant about the things you dislike.
I found out that there are a lot of great people, who aren't metalheads or "politically concerned", but are very funny, good to hang around with and honestly great.
I found out that there's nothing like being humble. After you really become more humble, you connect in a way with people that you just couldn't before.
Because the old man sitting at the bus stop, you, and the cleaning&maintenance lady are all equal, you are all people !
I found out that humans were made to dance, to have fun, to go wild in beat of the music, interacting with new, good looking people who share the same vibe.
I found out that money is meant to be spent with good things, like food, drinks,parties and things for yourself. Stop being cheap, and invest money on yourself.
I also found out that when you dress in stylish way, with fancy clothes, hair and accessories, you make yourself prettier, and you open yourself new chances.
Not only with women, but with people in general and for jobs.
I found out that if everytime I want to argue with someone about the war on Iraq or Terrorism or the Middle East, I go talk to a girl or and old person instead, that would bring me more happiness.
Because the girls will smile, laugh and be sweet and cute with you. That will guarantee you practice, and joy.
And if I go talk to some older people, being older from 25 to 80 years old, I'd learn something useful and sincere, instead of something that I can't change, and will only get me good grades in History/Geography classes.
You see, you can change the world, but first you have to change yourself.
You must learn how to become a healthy, happy, realistic but optimistic social person, who gain respect, admiration and affection from the others.
Doing so, you'll have a lot of people who like you, and are willing to do things for you, so you can make some real changes.
11 - Reality
We're adolescents. We're young men. We're not much better than anyone. We may be smart, we may have some life experience, some good grades, but please, please, be humble.
Everyone has their own life. The things they know a lot and the things they lack the knowledge.
Some people may not care about politics, religions and the future of the nation, but, they might know a lot of funny stories, touching life experiences.
And that's what makes us grow.
You can be smart, you can be unique, you can be clever and political conscient.
But, these things will have no value, if you can't reach other people's hearts.
How many intelligent scientists, politicians and "intelligent" man, can you name? How much did you personally know?
Not much uh?
But, how many funny people do you know? How many optimistic people do you know? How many good soccer players? How many life-experienced people do you know?
A lot, I'm pretty sure.
These are the people we live with. These are the people who make the world exist. These, are the people who REALLY MATTER.
12 - Conclusion
Quoting the great Chris Ledoux:
" I don't claim to be a wise man, a poet or a saint.
I'm just another man who's searching for a better way.
But my heart beats as loud as thunder, for the things that I believe.
Sometimes I wanna run for cover, sometimes I wanna scream... "
I don't want to be the owner of the truth. I just want people to be happy.
I want people to dream big, but to be humble.
Because, I know dozens of engineers who make a lot of money and have a good scholarship, but live mediocre lives, thinking that they're better but having no emotions in their day-by-days.
And I know a lot of old,lived bus drivers, who had very great lives, who know lots of people and places, and can tell you hundreds of good stories, where you can actually learn from.
They're humble, and honestly happy.
13 - In a short way...
... be different, be original, be daring, be bold.
But be humble. Know that you're no better than anyone else. We're all just different.
BBB
