Self worth

What is the problem with being ordinary? Normal? If such a thing actually exists, when it's all down to perception. Other peoples' perceptions of ourselves. I might seem ordinary to someone who saw me in the street, just a normal Joe, like anyone else. While inside I stand out as me, quite individualistic, with my own quirks and abilities. More than capable, much more in most circumstances yet unrecognised. Fiercely individualistic, independent minded and I believe pretty intelligent. Yes there's a few grey cells up there dancing about, well they are on occasion. I'd go so far as blowing my own trumpet and say smarter than the average bear, which then takes me out of the ordinary. Yet it's not something I wear as a rainbow coat, or Gucci glasses, but it is there, there for the perceptive. It can't be seen by just looking, it has to be found by talking and knowing who I am. A quick glance will say nothing.

And yet there are people who by virtue of their position, look down on others and never get to know them or understand them. Who are insular to the point of insidiousness and don't see it. What a dangerous place to be. You can imagine what the cat thought of the queen when visiting her. Quite simply it would of been "not much" because she is not important to a cat, nowhere as close as a mouse, another cat or a tweeting little bird.

In the Bay of Pigs episode of the 1960s President Kennedy by the smallest whisker evaded Nuclear War. The expression "lucked out" arose. In addition a phenomenon called "group think" also came to the forefront in the understanding of group dynamics. Yet, there are may people who sit in stagnant groups who have no notion of what this concept is. Who repeat mistakes which have been documented decades earlier. Ignorance is worn like a proud new designer label. Unfortunately those who are not allowed into the circle and can see this are not heard. It might be said such a thing is happening to our very own government at this moment and it is only the MPs expenses and awards travesty which is bringing them to realise. Realise they will likely not remain MPs in the next election. One short ginger woman comes to mind who has no self conscious notion of how the country sees her actions. I'm sure the voters though will show her.

So what am I really talking about amongst all this digression I ask. It's not so difficult. It's self worth. If we were all put on a level playing field no person is worth more than another, although we can give each person we admire our respect, there is no set of steps for the high and powerful to stand on when on the playing field. Whether politicians, monarchy or other persons of authority. When we are born we are naked, when we die we take nothing with us and our bodies turn to dust. What sobering facts for those who believe their self worth higher than others and do so by remunerating it as well.