it doesn't matter what you throw into the pond;there will still be ripples

i've been meaning to write about this topic, but haven't been able to articulate myself to any degree of satisfaction. this is because it is part of a larger socio-psychological theory that i am currently trying to synthesize that requires a bit of background with the kinetic-molecular theory, the wave-particle theory, the resonance phenomenon, Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle and Vygotsky's theory of social transmission. at the moment, i do not have time to elaborate enough on all of them in any cohesive manner, and as such, you all remain woefully deprived of my brain-barf (in writing at least; i can probably speak about it).

today, however, i was shown the following video, which touches on what i wanted to say more succinctly and powerfully.



basically i've been noticing that we often make decisions for ourselves without really considering what affect it might have on those around us. my generation has been brought up not to worry about what others think of us (individually), but this only applies in the context of preserving self-esteem in the face of bullying. to extend this idealogy to all facets of life would be a mistake.

each and every person (that reads this blog at least) has someone in his or her life that respects him or her; that is to say that you all have an influence over someone or many someones. influence is a responsibility. so when you decide to do a big something, you have to remember that someone is watching what you do, without the benefit of knowing why you are doing it. this doesn't only apply to physical 'seeing'; your online actions, as well as your actions transmitted through hearsay, are also equally scrutinized. this is not to say that the Pharisees had the right idea about acting holier than thou art; their problem was that of hypocrisy -- it was all only an act.

though it is just a throwaway line that has become a catchphrase for a tertiary character in a long-running cartoon,

"Won't somebody please think of the children?" - Mrs. Lovejoy

still rings of truth.