REALLY?

Is “really?” a common reaction to what people say? Are we often surprised, shocked or incredulous about the words that come out of someone’s mouth?

Reading?

Is the joy of reading still alive? Is it still embraced by the young? If we read with an open mind, are we overly influenced by the opinions of others, which are so prevalent on social media?

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memory?

“I remember that distinctly, as if it just happened!” With what certainty can than statement be made?” It may seem certain to the speaker of those words, who still has a vision of it in mind, but is this vision accurate?

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Hectic?

Is the universe and our place in it hectic? Regardless of your perspective on the appropriateness of statement versus question, is it fair to say that most of us lead very hectic lives? Why is that? Is it our choice?

Veracity?

Has truthfulness gone out of style? Is it irrelevant in today’s world? Is it ok to say anything, true or not, if it sounds good or fits your perspective? Will this philosophy become more pervasive in the future?

Frustration?

While all of these may be a factor in frustration, on closer examination, could it be more a reflection of our own personal mindset? Do we become frustrated, when our expectations are not met? Is our disappointment, even with unrealistic expectations, the catalyst for our resultant anger, frustration or sadness?

Wait?

If we care for someone, do we not want them to know how we feel about them, how much we value them, how much we love them? Is sharing these authentic feelings more important than keeping them inside, like some carefully guarded secret? While many people are hesitant to share their emotions and feelings, is it not of value to express them, especially to the person who generates them?

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Why are questions asked? Is it always to get an answer? Sometimes is it to foster thought and discussion?

POLITICS?

The expansion of political fanaticism by the politicization of “damn near everything” is a consistent presence in our lives. Is there anything that has not been seized by political parties attempting to identify with their constituencies? Is it even about identifying with their constituencies? Would it be more accurate to say, attempting to influence their constituencies to accept the proclaimed biased and often inflamed views of the party?