People who eat organic are JERKS.

Today is an agricultural publication we receive in my office, I stumbled upon one of the funniest and least factual articles I have probably ever read. The article referred to a study done by Loyola University that consisted of only 60 participants, and judged the personalities and ethical perspectives of individuals based on if they chose to eat organic vegetables or not. The article went on to describe how people who eat organically are "jerks" and seem to have a superior mentality in reference to their moral values. The article was written by one of the editors of the magazine, and I couldn't help but to think to myself how ill informed and small minded the people in charge of this study, and the article, written were. Coming from someone that works with people who are all organic, environmentally friendly people, I find this to be the exact opposite. I don't think I've ever met people that are geared towards the health and good will of others. This also upset me because the article continued to insinuate that because people compensated with environmentally friendly food, they were less inclined to treat their fellow humans with respect or goodwill. How ignorant can we be people? I don't know how you connect those two things together. If you are connecting my food choices to the way I treat my fellow humankind, then you need to re-examine what your priorities in your field are, and focus on something a little more profound then trying to degrade people for choosing to watch and be conscious of what they choose to put in their bodies. I also don't think that judging the moral capacity of 60 people is a clear representation of a larger group of millions that eat organically. You can check out the article here:

http://news.yahoo.com/does-eating-organic-food-jerk-150500363.html

Last I checked, science was founded on results, not one study involving less people then are usually in one of my college lectures. Finally, should people who eat organically feel food superior? No, but they do deserve to be proud of themselves for committing to a healthy lifestyle. Isn't that what all of America is pushing right now? With cancer and disease rates booming, I would be smug if I was taking one step to a healthier life too. I understand that not everyone can afford to eat organically, but understanding the reasoning behind it and at least being enlightened about what is ACTUALLY in our food is important. Afterall, aren't we all trying to stay one step ahead death?

Music changing culture?

A very good point was brought up today amidst a discussion with a classmate, and I thought it was an extremely interesting pattern. I have never taken the time to examine the way our forms of mass media influence our day to day culture, whether it be our fashion, our food, or any other aspect of life in America. I'm sure there are numerous publications all about the influence of pop culture, but for now I prefer the connections and realizations I have made all on my own. I think it's fascinating to examine the way that different songs and different musical groups all reflect the era and the generation that they were produced in. Even if they were made at a later date, I feel that we can hear a song and it can take us back to the ideas, and the values of that time. What do you think world?

Visualize the Positive

Today in an article, I stumbled upon a very intersting quote:

     "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitiely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assitance, which no man could have dreamt would come his way.
                                         --William Hutchinson Murray, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition    (1951)

There is so much power and reminder in that simple quote: if you strive to achieve and visualize your self completing your goals and tasks, then you will. There is no failure with effort. If you are unsure, uncommitted and ostentacious with no follow through, that is what you will reap in life. I think even when times are trying, we have to reach up and push ourselves to see the positive things and hope for those positive results. 

"I forget that this isn't a universe of lack, but a universe of absolute potential."
                                                            --Tim Miejan, Edge Magazine (2012)

Beauty in a few words....

A tide there is,
an ocean then.
There is only still,
the mother,
pure awareness,
and I remember
who I am.
-unknown

I'm starting this blog so I have somehwere to share all the bullshit that runs through my head on a regular basis, whether it be my thoughts on the injustices of the world, or my simply extremely strange ideas for the day. If you want to read it, please do. If you have thoughts on it, share them. If you want to be bitter and hostile, go away. I think that all the strange little things in life need to be shared, consumed, and thought upon in order to piece together the strange little phenomenon called life. That is my metaphoric way of saying, "WTF IS GOING ON?". Many strange things happen every day, and I like to reflect on them. You never know what to expect and that's part of what makes living life so great.