The limitations we put on ourselves as humans is astounding. We are shocked when "extra ordinary" things are accomplished, but when it comes to humanity, is there really anything "extra ordinary"? We are as great as we allow ourselves to be. Sure, we have physical limitations, and some would argue we have mental limitations, as well, but we always seem to push to a new level of ingenuity that allows our physical and mental selves to help each other climb the rungs of the extraordinary latter to our actualized greatness. Humans are powerful in relation to what we know, but I suspect we are somewhat, if not equally, if not more impressive in the face of the unknown we have yet to encounter.
I'm getting off subject, but it is interesting, and who cares if I do get off topic - so is the mind if it wishes. I actually wanted to discuss the unnecessary connect between word and opinion. I mean to say that if you enter a discussion of any topic with someone(s), what are the odds that you will assume that every statement uttered is personal opinion? I would say, 9/10, if not every time. This is such a restricted, judgmental, weak view of discussion and perspective. The connection between your words and your opinion are, should actually be, quite distant from one another - or, at least, perceived as such.
If I enter a discussion on Vegan-ism and I say, "Meat has benefits" (or, a more abstract, severe, example: "God is evil") , this does not necessarily represent my opinion, but rather, a point/statement for exactly what it is in the purest form - a statement unattached, devoid of necessary personal attachment. Granted, the majority of arguments, debates, discussions are poignantly opinionated, but the assumption these days that every statement is opinion is completely false and will forever be as such, because we are simply capable of more than opinionated thought. This is where things tie into my first paragraph; I do think that this linear style of thought creates greater bias, more closed mindedness, and limits us from expanding our minds more efficiently, with greater generosity, and closer to the truth - if not for the sole reason of being kinder in our approach to "alternative" perspectives and the eradication (at least, the lessening) of volatile reaction.
I feel like the counter argument is to accuse such thought as excuse giving, dismissive, and cowardly in the face of controversial thought processes , but I would disagree. Of course, this may be true of some, but again, not necessarily the case in every instance.
Listening to: KISS - "Rock and Roll All Nite"
