you know what they say counts... well how much value is in the thought?
One of those things everyone says but has no way to standardise is the concept that there is value in the thoughts of others. But only for specific and contradictory instances and will pass on this "sage like wisdom" because it is how a "good person" should obviously behave... At the same time a proclaimed individual doesn't care what people think because remember that if what others think is negative and unless you acknowledge that it might be justified, it has no value? Has anyone ever thought about it... in detail?
When does a thought have value?
When someone says thank you with some chocolate or a bottle of wine? Maybe you were just doing your job or something else were you were unaware how appreciated it was and it makes you feel good about yourself, somehow validated, appreciated and a little awkward (maybe just me) in actually accepting it. Regardless of what part you play, the value comes from zero expectation and it was received completely as a surprise.
When should a thought have value?
Birthdays, Christmas, whatever the occasion may be - gifts are exchanged. Regardless of the gift, it is a gift and the thought is what matters. But is it because they just gave enough of a shit to give something, or does the something indicate how much the thought was worth? - If you get something and think "they don't know me at all" - should they know your personal preferences and don't? If it's a friend, I'm sure someone will remind you that its the thought that matters but if it was your husband/wife/partner will you still get the same advice or might sympathy for your obviously horrible treatment happen?
Does wholesale thought value exist?
Here we are again at the expectations placed on certain people and relationships. If your parents forgot your birthday, that wouldn't be awesome. If your parents always made a big deal and carefully picked out something out every year, what if all you got was a card? I see some kids (who may not necessarily be under adult age) act like they're throwing a "Carrie, psycho prom vengeance" tantrum. They probably were also that person who spent more thought on what to get some random acquaintance than on whatever piece of crap they shoved in a bag and gave to their parents at the same time.
What's market value of your own thoughts?
Ever spent hours finding the perfect gift? Did they put in the same effort? you doubt they have, but it's not like someone should ask... but I wonder if someone would put in the same effort next time. What sort of universal impossibility would reverse the situation and the hours to find something got the "I think someone farted" expression? Would it make a person consider that the effort invested is alone worth a parade of goddam appreciation - it's not you, it's... no wait.. it's you.
If at any point you thought a question was going to be answered here and it wasn't... you know, there was thought :)
When does a thought have value?
When someone says thank you with some chocolate or a bottle of wine? Maybe you were just doing your job or something else were you were unaware how appreciated it was and it makes you feel good about yourself, somehow validated, appreciated and a little awkward (maybe just me) in actually accepting it. Regardless of what part you play, the value comes from zero expectation and it was received completely as a surprise.
When should a thought have value?
Birthdays, Christmas, whatever the occasion may be - gifts are exchanged. Regardless of the gift, it is a gift and the thought is what matters. But is it because they just gave enough of a shit to give something, or does the something indicate how much the thought was worth? - If you get something and think "they don't know me at all" - should they know your personal preferences and don't? If it's a friend, I'm sure someone will remind you that its the thought that matters but if it was your husband/wife/partner will you still get the same advice or might sympathy for your obviously horrible treatment happen?
Does wholesale thought value exist?
Here we are again at the expectations placed on certain people and relationships. If your parents forgot your birthday, that wouldn't be awesome. If your parents always made a big deal and carefully picked out something out every year, what if all you got was a card? I see some kids (who may not necessarily be under adult age) act like they're throwing a "Carrie, psycho prom vengeance" tantrum. They probably were also that person who spent more thought on what to get some random acquaintance than on whatever piece of crap they shoved in a bag and gave to their parents at the same time.
What's market value of your own thoughts?
Ever spent hours finding the perfect gift? Did they put in the same effort? you doubt they have, but it's not like someone should ask... but I wonder if someone would put in the same effort next time. What sort of universal impossibility would reverse the situation and the hours to find something got the "I think someone farted" expression? Would it make a person consider that the effort invested is alone worth a parade of goddam appreciation - it's not you, it's... no wait.. it's you.
If at any point you thought a question was going to be answered here and it wasn't... you know, there was thought :)