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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2003
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| 11:33a |
Stalker Rule #10
Stalker Rule #10: People's Perceptions Means Everything
People already have precept notions about things. Examples of these attitudes are paranoia, prejudice, racism, self-righteousness, etc. Some are taken as virtues, others as vices. But in either case, this mental state of theirs affects their encounters with reality and with other people.
Case in point: an optimist will more often than not try to see the good side of things. A glass of water is half full. A pessimist, on the other hand, would claim it's half empty. When stalking someone, you should take this into consideration.
Even the most innocent of acts such as saying hello to a person might seem offensive to someone who thinks everyone is out to take advantage of him or her. And a lot can be learned from their very reaction to you. For example, people usually judge other people by their own behaviors. Thus a person who suspects everyone is out to cheat him or her is probably cheating other people or carries this sort of attitude in all of his/her tasks.
The way someone perceives things plays a significant role in his or her personality. You can suit your style to appeal to their sensibilities, or at least you can be careful how to act around them if they're hostile or paranoid. But in either case, knowing their concepts uncovers a layer of their personality, and who they are. | | 11:44a |
Stalker Rule #11
Stalker Rule #11: Truth is No One's Best Friend
People might claim they know the truth. Even people have occupations that deal with the truth: stalkers, reporters, lawyers, etc. But it is foolish to think that truth is on anyone's side. Truth belongs to itself, and it brings to discomfort to many, including those who seek it.
There is wisdom in the saying "ignorance is bliss". I mean what person knows all the truth about himself/herself. People have illusions, and more often than not, they cling to it as if their lives depended on it. And beleive me, stalkers are no exception. There are certain truths, not only about themselves but also about others, that they can't or refuse to see.
Truth is a double-edged sword. People usually wield truth when they associate it with being on their side. But as I said, truth cuts both ways. When it doesn't suit those wielding it, they refuse to continue carrying the burden of truth. It is only useful to them so far as it coincides with their aims. Thus truth is twisted, manipulated, and even concealed. That only goes to show that truth belongs to itself and not on anyone's side.
No matter what you may beleive, each one of us has illusions that we refuse or can't distinguish from the truth. And while a stalker should strive for the truth, one should always bear this limitation in mind. And it also helps to know that not everything the other person beleives is true. Just because he or she says she is kind or independent does not mean it is necessarily so. They might beleive it, but it is not automatically make it true. And just because you are sure of your info does not mean it is true or will always remain to be so. |
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