Intersection 24

When the status quo meets annoyance...

Patience is a virtue, so most people express. I wonder what percentage of the people who openly say the famous quote actually believe in it. I also wonder if patience is subjective, if it is a matter of self-motivation and idea of how things must work out.

Waiting makes people reflect on a lot of things, but too much waiting exposes the animal-like tendencies of humans. We begin to feel the waste of energy, effort and time. We begin to draw possible maps of solution to aid our aching feet from standing (or our bottoms from sitting). We begin to question our intentions, pondering on how worthy the wait shall be. We may even put blame on external factors about our seemingly endless spatial stagnation.

I have had my fair share of experience with waiting in lines, just like most people do. As far as I know, I can be a war freak once dominated by high levels of agitation. Like other people, I have a strong tendency to question almost everything related to the situation that requires me to wait. I also shout (in my mind) questions of doubts, though there are times I want to shout my inquiries to the world. I have kept my fair share of anger and annoyance, believing that an outburst of emotion may be uncalled for. My remarks could lead to misunderstanding, something I avoid as much as I can. But what happens if we undergo a cycle of waiting? A cycle with possible solutions, yet are not made or even started. Can this type of situations still be considered as a call for patience? Or is it something that can be called unfair torture?

The strength of opinion sparks a move... Well, that is what I believe in. There are many people who share the same idea, but how far can this ideas go if not given a voice? How bad does a problem need to be in order for someone (or some people) finally listen to a common voice? Are grave consequences a required prelude to the entertainment of possible answers? Will the first step towards plan of change be made if the chaos is too tangled to even be fixed?

There is never a one-hundred percent guarantee attached to any plausible solution for a drastic change. There is also never a one-hundred percent guarantee of agreement among parties. Even with these facts, is it not worth taking the risk of improving the status quo? Is it but proper to consider the equality of worth of the time and effort of all parties involved? Is it also but proper to guarantee a worthwhile experience of paid services?

This post reflects my assertive side, eyeing on the unconventional ideas out there. This post dances on the subtlety and gravity of the status quo and its effects. This post removes the blindfold of believing that change will come, even without action.

I hope you find an interesting status quo to reflect on.

Until the next unconventional thought,

Myra

(Credits to linelogic.com for the photo)