that at some point, we realize our words are more than blunt objects thrown into the realm of the well-protected. Rather, our statements act as conceptual bullets, that may penetrate the defenses of others, or may merely cross previously uncrossed boundaries. We are taught early on that our thoughts can change the world, but perhaps we should also learn that we don’t have as good a grip on their trigger as we like to perceive. For many, I think shots are fired in misconceived directions, as the location of concepts that wish to be touched upon are not immediately apparent. We need to realize that every utterance has some impact on those that receive its meaning, and that even misplaced bullets may pierce a barrier, friend or foe. You should learn how to fire and learn your surroundings rather than pulling the trigger at the whim of every red herring. This concept is why I find philosophy important: the studies contained therein, I believe, are the keys to mapping the conceptual playing field, and serve to illuminate the options so much so that a shot fired can have effect. These studies are largely conducive to development of reason. Reason is like eyesight in the fact that  we are all born with varying levels of it; except, while eyesight may be corrected with contacts or glasses, reason is enhanced through exercises that naturally develop it. Reason also acts as the eyesight of words, for the better the reason, the better the deployment of your language. With the proper training, one may pierce even the strongest of shields with a well-aimed shot. Reason and words are your weapons in the world, and are powerful tools, if only you know how to use them.

I end up getting sidetracked, listening to an entire album of a band I haven’t listened to in too long, and realize I’m an hour later in the day and don’t feel like deleting things anymore.
I’ll get through one day.