Guten Tag
Revelation of the day: I am exactly like my brother. In so many ways, I treat life like a game, and I am easily bored and seek compelling new diversions. That is not exactly discrediting to either of us...I think. I think people often associate that sort of playful, free-spirited personality with irresponsible, whimsical people. But I don't necessarily believe that wanting exciting changes in your life is indicative of your level of maturity or responsibility - my brother and I constantly think of our responsibilities. We are required to do so, considering that the world is not friendly, and in many ways, we are on our own. But I feel uncomfortable when I think about our future - sure, we'll most likely be successful, in one way or another. But will we be happy? We're both such transient people who seriously aim to enjoy everything life has to offer - i see that as passion. But maybe being too passionate can be harmful...maybe it is necessary to be content and settled without indulging in diversions and possible lifestyle changes.
Most importantly, if you are like my brother and me and are not a stationary person by any means, maybe you should be careful with who you bring into your life. Because our capacity for loving change and escaping, in particular, might be more exaggerated than most people's. And in the process, we may end up hurting people who have come to love us. And as I think about it more and more, maybe it's actually impossible to really love something or someone when you're always looking for a new scene, new people and new places to discover and explore. Should passion be controlled? I'm not sure. I still feel like it's impossible to settle down in one place with one person if you're someone who derives the most enjoyment from seeing everything there is to see in the world.
On a related note, I'm indescribably excited about going to Germany this summer. More excited about working and studying abroad than I have been about anything that's happened this semester or the last one...what does that say about me, considering that my life is always full of surprises?
Most importantly, if you are like my brother and me and are not a stationary person by any means, maybe you should be careful with who you bring into your life. Because our capacity for loving change and escaping, in particular, might be more exaggerated than most people's. And in the process, we may end up hurting people who have come to love us. And as I think about it more and more, maybe it's actually impossible to really love something or someone when you're always looking for a new scene, new people and new places to discover and explore. Should passion be controlled? I'm not sure. I still feel like it's impossible to settle down in one place with one person if you're someone who derives the most enjoyment from seeing everything there is to see in the world.
On a related note, I'm indescribably excited about going to Germany this summer. More excited about working and studying abroad than I have been about anything that's happened this semester or the last one...what does that say about me, considering that my life is always full of surprises?