Follies

Emma Goldman. If you don't have much background as to who she is and what she has accomplished, I encourage you to research her. In all of the characters in literature, both fiction and not, Emma Goldman has challenged me most. She was an anarchist. Clarifications: I do not necessarily believe in "Anarchism". She is my favorite historical character because the words she spoke about a century ago allowed me to recognize the trap of my time's follies. She introduced me to wear a pair of sunglasses and be open to another point of view. She stood up for what she believed in with strength and dignity. I got to know Emma Goldman through an essay I wrote for one of my History class in college. The process of this particular essay was such an emotional ride for me. Page by page, I realized that what was true in my life may no longer be so. The greatest lesson I have learned from her is TO THINK OUTSIDE THE triviality OF MY GENERATION. Wherein we often get too caught up with the standards our society has imposed on us that we revolve all of our life's agonies and joys around it. It is sad too see that we often fall victim over and over to superficial norms of our generation. I know of this couple in their late 60's who has continued to stay together despite the fact that half the time of their marriage were unhappy moments. They chose to stay together because in their culture, it is not acceptable to separate. Divorce was a shame. It is a tragedy to see them staying together unhappily for the remaining years of their lives because of this standard. It doesn't have to be this way! I am not writing because I am a believer of divorce. The purpose of this blog is to challenge all of you to examine all facets of your situation and have the courage to choose freedom. Do not victimize yourselves by following some of the pitfalls of your generation. Sometimes, detaching yourself from the usual people around you helps you to see your situation in a different shade, as how the world deem to change when you're wearing your sunglasses.