I am an idealist and a perfectionist in a sociological sense, though a lazy one. I think idealism is all about being brave enough to stand by what you believe is true for you and for others, the way this world around us should be.
Sure it’s a task chasing the impossible all the time but isn’t that our job as people on this earth to chase goodness and betterment in any case!
Add to that, perfectionism makes me crave for a better version of things around me almost all the time. But don’t get me wrong. My life is not so stressed out as it seems.
Laziness and constant quest for peace and happiness do manage to keep me sane, most of the time. Balancing out is the theme. It may not be a winning formula for all times. But overall I feel like this is what I want to pursue for as long as I am convinced with it.
My description of it all seems very condescending, and trust me when I say that in an ideal world I too would have found this superior showcasing for a display of character as kind of a bore.
But imagine my surprise when I tell you that all these listed qualities are exactly why some people have always chosen to mock me! Yes, I have been mocked for being an idealist and a perfectionist time and again.
The so called realists have always thrown their understanding of the “real world” as the supposedly winning argument to justify their beliefs in dishonest and morally corrupt people, manipulation by the system and bigotry citing ‘that is as good as it gets’ as the getaway line.
In fact calling them realists will be wrong as the meaning of that term actually goes much deeper and cannot be used as a label for people who live a life of fear. Incongruous is more like it.
And I have a reason to put it like that. Idealism can easily be interpreted as a positive view to life and surroundings so even if a realist doesn’t chose to totally buy into the idea of idealism, they will still be ok with idealism and realism working hand in hand.
So why is it that some people simply feel so threatened?
I feel the answer is fear. Giving in to a world order or the system which doesn’t work towards betterment of every participant only for a few short term goals, not being able to stand by what they deserve and thus accepting manipulation and bigotry as part and parcel of the times they live in is a strong indicator of the fear that lies within.
The fear that giving into whatever little is available rather than struggling and waiting for the real deal for it may never come is what the manipulators sell.
Added to that is the fear that if they let idealist be, it may in some way make them realize their own weaknesses which they may have to come face to face with and then courage might be the only option left. The thought of being courageous itself is kind of scary and indigestible to some.
So all I really want to say is be an idealist or a realist or hell! Be a surrealist, just chose not to give in to your fears and become a noise instead of a voice of reason.
Life, love, this and that 