Not so Argumentative anymore

For those of you who have looked at my earlier articles you may notice that I was argumentative, angry, demeaning, and prone to verbal fencing. Also if you have read my more recent writing you will see that I am more at peace and happy.

Why this change? Well I recently retired from full-time work and had time for introspection. I looked at why I was so angry and wanting to show everyone that I thought was wrong or misled the error of their ways. This caused me much stress and anxiety every time I opened my email or logged on.

When I was forced to take a break (due to injuries) I remembered why I joined the Army. I joined because I was willing to die for freedom and this great Country. I believe in your right to believe in whatever religion/god that you choose. I believe in your right to speak your mind. I believe in your right to disagree with me. I believe in your freedom to make up your own mind.

My early retirement was due to injuries I received while in the Army, fighting for the aforementioned beliefs. The constant pain I have is there to remind me of what I believe and why. I am at peace now because I know that regardless of how I feel personally about your beliefs. I know that I did my part to allow you to have the right to hold whatever beliefs that you choose. I would be a hypocrite to try and change your beliefs and even more so to look down at you. I am at peace because I know that if asked I would die to uphold your belief system and therefore trust that you would also respect my beliefs.

So you can expect to see more articles attempting to show various thinkers, writers, teachers and scientists. Hopefully you will read them, as they were written, and realize just how amazing it is to be human and be at peace too.

Keep Thinking,

PhiloProf