When I started writing my thoughts here, I had begun because I felt a sense of responsibility weighing down on me reminding me of what it is I believe in, I wished to write it anonymously as if I were to speak on what it is I believe in, I would be forced to make statements that would make me seem far firmer in my own beliefs than I actually am.
This minor inconsistency has been plaguing me, as by hiding behind anonymity, I have come to realize that I was not living up to my own principles! Instead of having something profound or even seemingly philosophical, I wanted to rectify this with a late introduction of myself.
This minor inconsistency has been plaguing me, as by hiding behind anonymity, I have come to realize that I was not living up to my own principles! Instead of having something profound or even seemingly philosophical, I wanted to rectify this with a late introduction of myself.
George Orwell, one of the authors I admire and respect greatly, once expressed in a wonderful way my own intentions in this endeavour of writing; ‘In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act.’ I confess that what I am doing is far less revolutionary, and something I consider to be something more controversial among my friends and people in my circle of influence. No one can say ‘This fellow has no idea of what he is talking about,’ for I have never pretended for a single moment in my entire life to be in such a state of mind where I cannot comprehend the world around me.
Perhaps, another purpose I have in writing is to solve the intellectual problems raised against myself by the world around me. I was never foolish enough to consider myself a qualified teacher, nor to have anything to offer my readers except my convictions, my beliefs, and my opinion. A little knowledge helps so much more than a lot of alcohol, a little understanding a lot more than knowledge, and even a thimble of God’s love more than understanding. Even the great C.S. Lewis admitted 'If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.' Maybe I should stop pretending to be comfortable, and instead start thinking on the more definite issues of life that are relevant to my daily existence and to the existences of others.
When any real thinker, philosopher, theologian or writer comes to read my works, he will very easily see that these are the work of an amateur. Every part here will be admittedly speculative in nature and possibly a personal take on ancient ideas as understood by a layman. I have taken little pains to trace what ideas I use or any quotations I make to their sources when they will not be easily found, even in this age of information. Any one will see easily enough what, and how precious few, I have read in my entire life. If anything is original, it will be unintended and a result of my own ignorance for I am not perfect. I apologise for any discomfort this may cause you. I really do.
Perhaps, another purpose I have in writing is to solve the intellectual problems raised against myself by the world around me. I was never foolish enough to consider myself a qualified teacher, nor to have anything to offer my readers except my convictions, my beliefs, and my opinion. A little knowledge helps so much more than a lot of alcohol, a little understanding a lot more than knowledge, and even a thimble of God’s love more than understanding. Even the great C.S. Lewis admitted 'If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.' Maybe I should stop pretending to be comfortable, and instead start thinking on the more definite issues of life that are relevant to my daily existence and to the existences of others.
When any real thinker, philosopher, theologian or writer comes to read my works, he will very easily see that these are the work of an amateur. Every part here will be admittedly speculative in nature and possibly a personal take on ancient ideas as understood by a layman. I have taken little pains to trace what ideas I use or any quotations I make to their sources when they will not be easily found, even in this age of information. Any one will see easily enough what, and how precious few, I have read in my entire life. If anything is original, it will be unintended and a result of my own ignorance for I am not perfect. I apologise for any discomfort this may cause you. I really do.
R.L. Guevara
Capitol Homes, Quezon City, 2013
Capitol Homes, Quezon City, 2013
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