Homosexuality & Normality

 For those who asked my view on whether or not homosexuality is "normal" or not, I think this answer is good.

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Homosexual behaviors have been observed in nature. There is a pretty long List of animals displaying homosexual behavior. This point, I guess, is self-explanatory. 

Now I'm going to talk about the concept of "abnormal." Defining abnormality depends entirely on how we define the "norm". For example, in genetics, Single-nucleotide polymorphisms are defined as variants occurring in >1% of the population, mutations, on the other hand, are defined if they occur in <1%, it's an arbitrary definition, but it is helpful because some mutations are known to be detrimental to one's health, even if it is just one change in the DNA sequence. 

We typically define something biological or health-related as "abnormal" if they cause a disease or disability. Homosexuality is neither a disease nor a disability. See: Homosexuality and Mental Health:

-"In 1973, the weight of empirical data, coupled with changing social norms and the development of a politically active gay community in the United States, led the Board of Directors of theAmerican Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM). Some psychiatrists who fiercely opposed their action subsequently circulated a petition calling for a vote on the issue by the Association's membership. That vote was held in 1974, and the Board's decision was ratified."

So, 4 decades ago, mental health professionals stopped viewing homosexuality as an abnormality, a disease, etc. Cancer, on the other hand, IS a disease, it kills people and destroys lives. This is why cancer should be eradicated. See the difference?

And one more thing: if all humans stopped reproducing, this would be the end of the human species, not the end of the world. Some people would even argue that too much human reproduction may end up causing the end of the world.

Homosexuality is not contagious, it's not spreading like the flu virus, etc. No need to worry, humans will continue making babies, and heterosexuals are still the majority of the population.

Closing & Opening Doors: It Matters!

We all know the saying about closing the old doors before opening the new. This can apply to pretty much any situation. 

Many people underestimate the value in that saying though. Even me, for a long time, until now. 

Honestly, It's so important to close the old door before opening the new. If you don't, there will be a conflict. You can also risk losing the new that you opened without even knowing yet what's in your future. By keeping the old doors open, you spoil the new and cause repetition of experience. 

For years, I underestimated the value in that and I lost a lot.. I mean a lot. A lot of new experiences get spoiled with the old too. Then, now here I go repeating the same cycle with a different circumstance, situation, or even people. It causes hurt, confusion, and affects you in so many ways, as well as those around you.

Don't carry your past with you. Take the good, apply it, and the negative, learn from it and put it behind you. No need to sit and dwell on it, keeping that door open. That's self sabotage.

Close the old door, make sure you don't repeat yourself, and turn that knob again. 

Open the new door and see what's next in your life and how you're going to apply what you just learned from the hurts and mistakes of the old.

Besides, when you're ready to close that door, you'll know. And when you open the new, be positive, but wiser this time around. 

By the way: If you really desire something, fight for it the right way. Be smart about it. Don't lose it by repeating old things. Do better. Be better. And you'll get better.

Random

"Don't try to plan life. Be busy living it" AG

Just Do It. There's Hope.

For as long as I'm alive, breathing, there's hope.
I love hard and fight for what I believe in. Sometimes I just have to take a step back and be alone for a while, soul search, and make sure I'm only getting stronger, wiser and better. Stay focused, even if you have to make yourself at first. Whatever will make your life better, just do it. The more you think about it, the more negative thoughts create excuses. You know the answer already. You just bury it under insecurity and reassurance. Just do better.

Hold On Or Let Go

"Sometimes the issue isn't the act of letting go or holding on, but rather what to hold on to & what to let go.."
-Alyssa Gadson

Random #HigherThoughts - Is It Sincere?

Been observing relationships all around me all my life.. Im naturally the type of person to love knowledge and experience, so I love soaking in anything i can learn.. and I still, at 23, dont get why alot of people base the happiness of their relationship on material or monetary things. I mean I get it psychologically if you wanna get technical. But I can Never get myself around to actually thinking "If you dont make/drive/live this then we cant be together/I cant be down with you". Why not? thats my question. I mean, I am with the person for the PERSON? Right?...
Ive been in relationships in all levels of "status".. seriously. It doesnt make a difference in how it helps the person appreciate you more and actually Love who YOU ALONE are (no cars, clothes, money, job, ..bare, to the basics, just you, purely YOU). When you find someone who you both can actually share that with, trust me, much much deeper than your average relationships that do stress these things.
Im just saying, I really dont give a shit about it. I dont see the point in making it a factor in whether or not the person themselves is good enough.. like one human being is really better than the other here anyways? Come on now. We all have faults and things that annoys other people anyways. So what is the point in making money and extra shit a factor in helping decide whether I can tolerate you or not. Really.
But thats just me. Just expressing my thoughts.
Much love

Are You Medicated?

My whole life, I never smoked a thing at all. I didnt want to smoke anything. Drinks, maybe twice a year Id have about 2 cups, once in a great while, every 4 years Id drink more in one day just to experience it. Alcohol has always been such a negative thing with me, and pretty much anyone out there, cause of the horrible side effects of it. Ive seen it destroy people and their surroundings.
So as far as Id go with alcohol is once in a great while Ill have maybe a cup, if that. Not my thing.

Like Ive said in previous posts, Ive been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disoroder, and have mild ADD, among other mental chemical imbalances that Im recovering from, which has alot of progress. Theres many symptoms that Ive recovered from, that they told me I never could. Yes a huge part of that is cause I now believe in myself and have gained strength. But I cant take all the credit.. Marijuana has become my very own medication from the Earth itself. I mean, I was skeptical about it at first. Newbie. So I started researching about it, and started observing close people in my inner circle who smoke, their demeanor before and after the high, the effects, and so on. After a while of observing, in late 2012, I finally took my first puff. Ive been a weed lover since.. or as they say, Stoner.
Thing is, society has alot of misconceptions about "the goods". Alot of myths out there going around about weed being a killer, or bad for you, looked down on or whatever the case. When in all actuality, honestly, we can all use some "green" in our lives. How much you smoke, is up to you and your lifestyle. some smoke twice a month, some smoke twice a day. I prefer everyday as well. The best thing about it is theres NO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS. People, this is not tobacco, cigarettes, meth, coke, molly, etc where you can die or have a negative effect towards your body.
Weed actually enhances your body physically, emotionally, chemically, mentally, sexually, and as Ive seen, intellectually too.
I seriously have yet to ever have a negative story to tell about smoking weed.
One of my problems for example was my anxiety disorder. May be hereditary, since my mom suffered it too.  Now when you put the "goods" in the mix, It actually treats it. And believe me I can tell you alot on that. I smoke everyday to help with my anxiety, among many many other useful and necessary benefits that weed has brought me. You know what it is to have anxiety for so long, and then now live in peace? I didnt know.. Had i known, I wouldve started much earlier and wouldve probably prevented so much crap. Like I said though, no regrets here at all. It is what it is and Im glad its brought me here. Weed has been such a benefit to my life. So honestly, I dont plan on stopping. I actually advocate for the pure medication, to be blunt.
( No psychologists, doctors, or hospitals, or pills necessary by the way. You are created with powerful strength too though, just believe it. Weed just helps! Thats another convo though..)

So Like Wiz would say, Lets get medicated.. cause its definitely helped my health in many many ways <3 a="" always="" and="" consider="" for="" happy="" im="" in="" life.="" me="" naturally="" p="" peace="" rolling.="" stoner="" treated="" well="">

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