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Originally Posted by Sliver
Thinking about this more, it really shows why going around being "inspired" isn't necessarily a good thing. Think of all the people like Traditional Ale inspired by the stupidity going on in Ottawa and Coutts. Think of all the people inspired by Donald Trump and this worldwide rise in right-wing authoritarianism. Think of all the people inspired by religion to the point of donating money and time to institutions that shelter child rapists.
How many terrible atrocities have been committed in the world by "the inspired"?
Honestly, inspiration can lead to blurring the guardrails that define your own values. I think that's why some people are drawn to inspiration. It gets them out of their box and onto a more exciting path. So, yeah, inspiration can be good, but it can also be fataing terrible.
I think I'm happier not going around being inspired. I'd hate to picture Sliver one day ####ting on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier eating soup I stole from a soup kitchen whilst waving a Nazi flag in my "##### trudeau" hoodie.
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I see your point, and I think it is a good one i.e. keep your emotions within due bounds. However, IMO there is good and bad in everything if you want to go looking for it.
Do you not get inspired when you see a good movie, see exceptional acts of kindness towards others, witness the wonders of nature, listen to certain music etc.?
Even see a few hard working, underpaid truckers risk being censored castigated, and thrown under the bus by their PM and his press. for standing up for what they believe in.