A Different Outlook On Psychology (Commentary) Poem by Dave Tanguay

I do not believe in wasting valuable time attempting to understand the complexity of the human mind. I leave such an assignment to the only one qualified with such authority, the creator himself.

I believe most abnormalities in the human species, are due to social conditions. Not through a mental disorder, but through a heart disorder called love. I believe an individual who has no difficulty adjusting quite well to a truly disturbed society, lacks, or conceals a sense of compassion in their lives.

I have also noticed, many psychiatrists define the effect of the abnormality, and not the cause. In addition, psychiatrists investigate the history of an individual’s personal life, trying to locate the source of the disorder. “Is society SO PERFECT, it cannot possibly bear “ SOME” of the blame, and responsibility, for “ ANY” abnormal behavior? ”

The declaration of independence proclaims that, “All men are created equal” Although this is true, biologically, it is not a factor in the composition of the essence of their nature. If this were true, we would not have so many conflicting views on every subject known to man.

John Kennedy said: [quote] “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth” [unquote] “If we would be unafraid to be our selves, and to speak our own mind.”

“To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.” Confucius

We see in the maladjusted, a little of ourselves. The basis for our understanding their behavior is recognizing their feelings from our own feelings. The only difference is they have the courage to reveal their true feelings and we do not.

“We all have our little corner of the world we hide in; we all go along with the flow. We are all patients on this mental institution called “planet Earth.”

“I put my two cents in; on this issue. I guess that’s how we pay for our ride.”


(8/25/07)