Monday, June 20, 2011

Preventative negativity

Why do we believe that what we do has any bearing on events that are otherwise beyond our control?

Such things as taking an umbrella so that it doesn't rain, not watching a Footy match so that your team scores, or taking a jacket so that it isn't too cold.

And why is it these beliefs are all negative? Why isn't there a belief that if you wear a scarf it will come in handy, or if you don't wear a life jacket on your ski then you won't capsize? Possibly the only instance of positive prevention I'm aware of is tradies on site wearing the safety thongs.

The bigger issue is that we piddly humans think we're important enough to be constantly watched by some higher power who is out to get us. Just sounds a bit wet to me.

Saviour

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