with new roles comes new responsibilities. was about to blog my sincere, heartfelt, radical comments about the pope-quote-byzantine-emperor saga - but i have second thoughts.
as a representative of css, how should i behave? as a lector, could i doze off in the front pew during an excessively boring homily? as a close friend, do i simply do as i like and ignore his/er feelings?
if being myself means being a pain in the ass, being a relentlessly repugnant rebel, being a n impropmptu challenge to a person's beliefs, is that still a "self" i'd like to call myself?
society exists for a reason. people do not generate and follow norms for fun. not all these justifications may be acceptable for me, but being a Phag means 4 norms straight to follow.
Patience. it is not always the time to court controversy. take a step back, and two forward may follow.
Humility. don't court controversy just to hear your own voice ring out louder than others'
thoughts.
Appreciation. controversy tends to criticise and dismiss instead of appreciate. court appreciation.
Gentleness. court whatever - but how gentle is the spirit? things will get across better if done gently.
so the only controversy i shall court tonight is making this prayer:
Lord make me a PHAG.
Amen.
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