Sunday, January 20, 2013

the Void

Who are we? What defines us?

Just like atoms are built out of smaller particles, human beings are a bushel of traits grouped together in a physical form. These traits define how you will act in a given situation and this is what makes you different from others.

Put a couple of atoms together and they will build a higher physical form - a molecule. Some electrons will orbit the molecule freely and, if the bound is broken, atoms will come out seemingly unchanged.

Now think of high forms of human interaction, this being one of them. You and I engaged in a conversation, we bounded and we are exchanging an idea. After you finish reading, you will be affected by these lines, and your set of traits will be slightly changed. Yes, you will adopt a part of me. But, to be honest, it is not me! You will get a part of my prior interactions with people.

Imagine a Void of traits somewhere out there if you wish. Just like atoms are built out of smaller particles, human beings are a bushel of traits grouped together in a physical form. Everyone gets born with a small subset of the Void; with each interaction this set changes and you grow. 

You may not know me, but I wish to thank you! Thank you for helping me grow.