Spontaneity

Since I built a roughed in structure in the last post, I should continue the summary and finish a few points: When we talk about passions and logic on a personal level, neither are good nor bad but there is a proper application that is right and this is unique to each individual. An actor will want to use passion more than a technician. People have different personalities, different upbringings and couple this with environments, we have a lot of particulars. We all have a gift called rational ability that helps us reason these things out as they present themselves. The ideal is to be self-governed and this brings the most happiness. No one likes to be a prude and be so disciplined that there is no room apply their passions to life. Moral codes are like maps, they give direction but aren't a replacement for the experience of a trip. There is so much to enjoy along the way and sometimes we want to take the back roads. Raising a generation that is good at using critical thinking and possess good judgment with the particulars should be our goal as a society.  Rules and codes are generalizations needed to address violations and if everyone made good decisions there would be little need for them.

When we interact with others, there are also particulars. If we want something built, we will make a contract that lays out as many details as possible so there are no misunderstandings. But spontaneity is desired when the relationship is for pleasure and fun. With spontaneity, the more that is allowed the more trust is involved; but it also gives the most pleasure. Even a contractor that is trusted will be given more leeway in design. Relationships are best when the people involved are allowed to set their own terms. No one wants outsiders to set the terms for them. It causes them to feel oppressed with no will of their own. With people at times there can be a clash of the wills. That is where rules of common courtesy apply. Free relationships will agree to their own boundaries according to the depth and the personalities. On a professional level, a car mechanic doesn't have to be as sensitive to his client as a doctor would. If people looked out for one another and used discretion, courtesy would be automatic and there would never be a need for others to intervene.

If everyone was self-sufficient and lacked greed, there would be no need for laws. There are so many variables that contribute to success in a productive community. At times things come together and sometimes they don’t. An occupation can be a perfect match for a person’s passions and they can make a good living at it.  Sometimes either the match is bad or no one wants to pay much for what a person has to offer. People who begin grasping and become spiteful can throw a wrench into the mechanism of a good productive culture. We see this on different levels. When determination and contentment are lacking, we need laws to keep these people from taking what doesn't belong to them. Treating a person who is poor with contempt is wrong. All hard working people are due respect regardless of what the economy rewards them. Good musicians should be able to enjoy their passion without being criticized if they aren't a rock star. A janitor should be able to hold his head high since greatness has to do with having pride in whatever work we are doing. But along the same line of thinking, success shouldn't be looked on with contempt either. Let people enjoy abundance if they have it. Why would it concern anyone else? That is why we need limited government; to keep spiteful planners out of our legal system. 

Laws should protect the freedom to produce according to one’s passions, balanced with self-discipline as one sees fit; to associate and make agreements without the interference of others; to discourage oppression from those have contempt for how life works and are eager to take the easy route of confiscation. It is far better that people be free to use their own compassion and benevolence. Voluntary exchanges build strong relationships in a community with less contempt towards others.