Human Condition?

As I read different peoples thoughts, ramblings,
rantings and rages in their various weblogs I'm struck
by the universality and commonality of the human
condition. I am amazed at the candor with which many
express themselves knowing that others,
perhaps many, people will read what they had
to say.

I am also struck by my own lack of candor, at least on occasion. There are a few things I might like to say but fear the wrong person might read it and misunderstand my intent. This is partly my own co-dependency at work; being afraid of what others may think of me. My most basic insecurity at work, I know. And yet, I don't want to start a separate blog using an anonymous name. That would feel deceitful. Sorry, just something I've been pondering lately.

It has been extremely informative if occasionally disheartening to have the opportunity to glance into the psyche of so many from all over the globe. I have already mentioned in a previous post the extraordinary negativity, anger and self hatred I percieved among the younger crowd, especially teenage girls. I know, some of this is a normal part of growing up. But it seems to be pervasive and may have something to do with the high rate of suicide among teens today.

Oh well, I also know I can't solve the worlds problems in a single posting but who knows?