#86 “It’s okay, Ray. It’s over. No more questions. You don’t have to answer anymore questions.” Charlie - Rain Man 1988
Brotherhood. Un-selfishness. Rhetorical questions. All so critical to existence, yet oblivious to most. As we realize that sometimes the most difficult times are equal to the most admirable times; we must engage in un-selfish questioning to get what we want. Is it ok to be the only child? Is it ok to be amidst a sea of siblings? What does it take to be someones confidant; someones decision-maker? If we question authority to gain approval, are we questioning ones mentality to gain acceptance?
We are infinite to our own perceptions, yet loyal to our own blood.
Genetics, no matter how you slice it, is inevitable to the role we play in society. The gene pool has been of discussion for many years. The gene pool has be the determination of two types of chromosomes. The X and the Y. Its interesting that two people from the same gene pool could be so different; and two people from opposite gene pools can be so similar. Have you come across someone in your life that is your complete equal? Have you had to stop and think… “damn, you could be my brother”?
The family dynamic is as rhetorical in nature as a rhetorical question is, in conversation.
Are you interested in knowing the answers to every question? Or are you curious in knowing how someone else would answer? I like to throw out rhetorical questions just so it forces people to think. Since we were children, people made decisions for us. People we didn’t even know picked up after us, or opened the door for us, and even handed us a Kleenex when we sneezed. Shit, someone even answered their own questions when they were directed at us to make a decision. Ultimately, its ok to make your own decisions, even if it means your decision isn’t the proper one, or takes a little bit of thought.
“Shut up! He is answering a question from a half hour ago.” - Charlie
Un-selfish acts constitute generous results. Rhetorical questioning generates some form of truth; some form of decision making. Brotherhood is sometimes the other half of your sandwich, the right side of the left side, and most importantly your genetic match. When we open our eyes to what is more important in life; we begin in ask each other those difficult questions that we may never have the answers ourselves to. So… if life is about consequences and honor is about truth; what would you do if you had to choose brotherhood over money?”
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Great post. I like having to think once in awhile:)
Jerry Seinfeld had a great quote about money, and I'll paraphrase: "I don't make any decisions based on money, but the money always follows my good decisions."
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