Recently, it has come to my attention that there are a number of people out there who have willingly amputated digits and limbs in order to free themselves and live on. The movie "127 hours" is a very life-like and shocking revelation of the journey of Aron Ralston who's arm became trapped by a boulder while hiking in a canyon in Utah. Watching/hearing of these stories makes me feel squeamish, but at the same time it helps to put things into perspective. Next time I complain about something mundane like homework, I only need to remind myself of things far worse that could happen.
What would you do in order to survive?
I also want to briefly approach the topic of risk-takers. I have long had a theory that at the core of our motivation is a desire to achieve "the rush", which, in physiological terms, is nothing more than an adrenaline rush. I have reviewed many of my own actions, as well as those of others, and have often found there to be no rational explanation for why we do something, other than the effects that linger afterwards. Procrastination is a great example of this.
Many people frown upon those who take undue risks, and put their lives at stake for the sake of excitement, great accomplishment etc. I personally believe that these are the moments we seek in order to give our lives meaning. Although I do not do it to the same extent as some people, I take my own undue risks, knowing full well that I am doing it for "the rush". It all comes down to this; I would rather die happy than not live at all.
Dein
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