To me this is similar to asking, what came first? the egg or the chicken.
It is obvious that over the past view years there have been increases in sexual education(egg) but also 'increases' in sexual practices especially by the younger children(chicken).
Could it be that all the sexual education and preventative techniques such as; teaching the use of condoms to middle schoolers with artificial penis', introducing things like dental dams and having a conversation about various diverse sexual practices spur the interest and exploration of the young. We have come a long way from the ancient mentality where abstinence was preached and sexual practices were taboo to induce fear into the young. This also seemed to not work because it seemed to evoke the same type of exploration in people that is seen with the new method.
Bottom-line is that people will and always have been exploratory and always trying new things from a young age, experimenting however whenever they can. Therefore the idea that the increase in sexual education is causing more youth to involve in sexual practices has to be false. Instead it is a positive sign because the individuals who would partake n the sexual practices are now comfortable to discuss it, therefore opening up a forum to address possible disease prevention methods that may be unknown.
In other words the chicken came before the egg and individuals should try to have conversations with siblings, children ad family members about practices. Obviously not all people are comfortable talking about this topic which has arisen because of the old school stigmas that still exists. Maybe one day protection and comfortable dialogue will be in the forefront of everyones mind who chooses to engage in sexual practices.
PS the chicken did come before the egg, or at least that's what the scientists currently claim.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38238685/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/which-came-first-chicken-or-egg/
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
BE like water
"Be like water" - Bruce Lee
Yes! he was an amazing martial artist, great actor but he was an even better philosopher.
When I heard that line, I got so hyped because he had put in words the way that I enjoy living my life. Think about it for a second....do I sound crazy? maybe. Let me explain.
When you think of water, It is always conforming to fill up an ocean, bowl or water bottle. Water is always adapting ice, to liquid to gas. It can be forceful like a tsunami or gentle during a bath. Water is everywhere but still remains the same at its very core.
In this ever changing world I think we all should strive to be like water, forceful yet gentle, continually adapting but maintaining a sense of self. Imagine achieving a state when you as an individual can effortlessly gel with individual of diffeent backgrounds ad livelihoods. This is what I strive for. Thanks bruce lee, RIP.
Yes! he was an amazing martial artist, great actor but he was an even better philosopher.
When I heard that line, I got so hyped because he had put in words the way that I enjoy living my life. Think about it for a second....do I sound crazy? maybe. Let me explain.
When you think of water, It is always conforming to fill up an ocean, bowl or water bottle. Water is always adapting ice, to liquid to gas. It can be forceful like a tsunami or gentle during a bath. Water is everywhere but still remains the same at its very core.
In this ever changing world I think we all should strive to be like water, forceful yet gentle, continually adapting but maintaining a sense of self. Imagine achieving a state when you as an individual can effortlessly gel with individual of diffeent backgrounds ad livelihoods. This is what I strive for. Thanks bruce lee, RIP.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
How to argue
Lil Wayne brought you 'how to love' but today brace yourself because you will get a sneak peak into 'how to argue'
I am not an expert in many things yet but I am an expert when it comes to arguments, anyone who knows me will bet their lifetime earnings on the fact that I am arguing about something about 80 percent of the time. That's because I'm good at it, I am not a lawyer and do not want to be, I argue because
it is fun. The thing a lot of people fail to understand though is that like many things, there are rules.
Rules that automatically lose you an argument without you even knowing it so I will try to touch a few so that my readers will be at an advantage at the next argument on politics, sports, fashion, celebrities etc etc.
1. Do not lose your cool or get mad, once you start raising your voice when its not out of excitement you might as well throw in the towel
2. Avoid using definitives or exact numbers, statistics change continuously therefore words like
possibly, around and -ish should be staples and your best friends during argument
3. Civil rights movement, this is a hallmark nothing bad came from it, a secret weapon so if you can work it *viably* into your argument. This one time I was arguing health policy with this lady and her point was weak and feeble but she threw in civil rights, all I could do was bow and shake my head it was over! lol
4. Believe your point, do not talk about something that you do not agree with ( dumb for real "hide your kids hide your wife" )
5. Rationalize, best part of argument is when you can convince person (s) to accept that you have a legitimate point. So having some actual statistics never hurt.
Wildcards - racist/ partisan - should be used with discretion, I avoid them in an argument because what if the person is actually a racist or a hardcore partisan ( i.e hate Obama, hate all republicans). Only thing is if you do know these points before hand and they do not collaborate with your views then try to stay away from arguing with such individuals ( could get violent)
REMEMBER an argument is won by whoever does not lose it
I would like testimonies from whoever can adopt these techniques or anything I should add to my repertoire.
I am not an expert in many things yet but I am an expert when it comes to arguments, anyone who knows me will bet their lifetime earnings on the fact that I am arguing about something about 80 percent of the time. That's because I'm good at it, I am not a lawyer and do not want to be, I argue because
it is fun. The thing a lot of people fail to understand though is that like many things, there are rules.
Rules that automatically lose you an argument without you even knowing it so I will try to touch a few so that my readers will be at an advantage at the next argument on politics, sports, fashion, celebrities etc etc.
1. Do not lose your cool or get mad, once you start raising your voice when its not out of excitement you might as well throw in the towel
2. Avoid using definitives or exact numbers, statistics change continuously therefore words like
possibly, around and -ish should be staples and your best friends during argument
3. Civil rights movement, this is a hallmark nothing bad came from it, a secret weapon so if you can work it *viably* into your argument. This one time I was arguing health policy with this lady and her point was weak and feeble but she threw in civil rights, all I could do was bow and shake my head it was over! lol
4. Believe your point, do not talk about something that you do not agree with ( dumb for real "hide your kids hide your wife" )
5. Rationalize, best part of argument is when you can convince person (s) to accept that you have a legitimate point. So having some actual statistics never hurt.
Wildcards - racist/ partisan - should be used with discretion, I avoid them in an argument because what if the person is actually a racist or a hardcore partisan ( i.e hate Obama, hate all republicans). Only thing is if you do know these points before hand and they do not collaborate with your views then try to stay away from arguing with such individuals ( could get violent)
REMEMBER an argument is won by whoever does not lose it
I would like testimonies from whoever can adopt these techniques or anything I should add to my repertoire.
maturity
To many people a sense of increased responsibility, a realistic individual, person of a certain age, or a person with few "childlike characteristics". To me it means being able to see a big picture as often because I think realizing that there are so many other things going on and lives that are as important as you think your livelihood is. The next question would be then, when do individuals mature? and I would like to explain this with a short story
Out in white plains with my younger siblings and while we were refilling quarters for the meter we noticed that the meter next to ours was empty too. They would get a parking ticket soon! something that I've been guilty of many times myself. In that instant I thought to myself o well and turned to walk away but my siblings 7 and 8 years younger called me out "you're just going to walk away?, they will get a ticket!!". I thought to myself, why would I want to help this stranger, whom I have no idea about...but an even better question overtook that, Why did my sisters want to help and I didn't?
After much thinking I had to admit it, what came across as a gesture of kindness was also a sign of an aspect of maturity that I need to work on. They saw a bigger picture knowingly or not. Growing old in this world it becomes easy to loose touch with yourself and the world around you because every year adds on responsibilities and stresses. Most importantly we stray away from our "childlike" characteristics that are supposed to be a sign of maturity.
To become mature, I think that the responsibility and old age should be combined with a good dose of youthful exuberance and slightly laissez faire outlook on life.
PS: My weekly 'events' have not been going as planned with the start of school and moving. I have proved unable to complete 7 drawings in a week and that will prove ever more complicated. I have decided that I will still keep drawing as a weekly activity only once a week, but reading three articles daily still remains. In search for a new weekly event to attempt to work into my schedule all ideas are welcome :)
Out in white plains with my younger siblings and while we were refilling quarters for the meter we noticed that the meter next to ours was empty too. They would get a parking ticket soon! something that I've been guilty of many times myself. In that instant I thought to myself o well and turned to walk away but my siblings 7 and 8 years younger called me out "you're just going to walk away?, they will get a ticket!!". I thought to myself, why would I want to help this stranger, whom I have no idea about...but an even better question overtook that, Why did my sisters want to help and I didn't?
After much thinking I had to admit it, what came across as a gesture of kindness was also a sign of an aspect of maturity that I need to work on. They saw a bigger picture knowingly or not. Growing old in this world it becomes easy to loose touch with yourself and the world around you because every year adds on responsibilities and stresses. Most importantly we stray away from our "childlike" characteristics that are supposed to be a sign of maturity.
To become mature, I think that the responsibility and old age should be combined with a good dose of youthful exuberance and slightly laissez faire outlook on life.
PS: My weekly 'events' have not been going as planned with the start of school and moving. I have proved unable to complete 7 drawings in a week and that will prove ever more complicated. I have decided that I will still keep drawing as a weekly activity only once a week, but reading three articles daily still remains. In search for a new weekly event to attempt to work into my schedule all ideas are welcome :)
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