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Winston Zhang
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
14:47:00
Something interesting I noted recently: people don't realise how much they betray themselves in their writing.
I've touched on people putting on facades before, and while most of the time those facades are laughably easy to see through, many people completely expose themselves in how they write.
Very few people appreciate the power of words, and the fact that most people just blog/write without really thinking about which words they're using leaves many people more exposed than they would like.
Anyone can be non-direct in putting their thoughts across. For example, when you want to write about something but at the same time want to conceal some personal opinions on the matter, you'll change your writing accordingly. However, a lack of thought/vocabulary will always betray you. Only people with competent vocabulary or the ability to cover all bases (an extension of 'thinking too much') can truly hide all that they want to hide.
Via this method I've managed to gather more insights as well as confirm some beliefs I've had about some people. Don't get me wrong though, it's not only 'bad' people who commit this mistake. Regular, good people do too. It's just more fun to be able to see through the 'bad' people who think they're oh-so-clever. There's nothing more sorry/pathetic/bleedin' hilarious than someone who thinks he's cleverer than he actually is, after all.
Doing this with people I trust is merely to corroborate their words with their actions, thereby helping me gauge their sincerity. They generally all check out; they're good people, my friends.
I also have some strong thoughts on another subject, but it's a little too sensitive to talk about publicly, especially with most of the population totally unable to engage in a proper discussion/debate without bringing personal feelings and bias into it. To be fair, it's internationally sensitive anyway, this topic, so forget it. I'll say this though:
People should make choices to enrich their spirit. Not to provide compensation for other lacking areas in their lives. By using ideas as an emotional crutch rather than for what they really are/stand for, you only disgrace the ideas and put yourself across as ignorant, needy, and devoid of any self-belief.
Whatever your choices may be, always look for peace and presence of mind. Submitting yourself for any other reason is pure idiocy, and will leave you poorer for it.