What Excesses can Breed
Posted on Monday, 12 October 2015
What
Excesses can Breed
By Apolinario Villalobos
Anything that is beneficial but taken in
excess can be lethal, and anything that is done with good intention, though, in
excess can be vicious.
Drugs are supposed to prevent or cure
diseases, but when taken in excess can result to unexpected death of a patient,
that is why some of these cannot just be bought over the counter of pharmacies,
as they need proper prescription from authorized medical practitioners. On the
other hand, an overdose of food can cause obesity which can lead to diseases.
Drinking water in excess may affect the proper functioning of the heart that is
why one of the worst thing that can happen to anyone, is the unchecked water
retention of the body.
Too much love can mean pampering that could
result to the “spoiling” of the person being loved. It can also drive one to
commit a crime of passion because of the fatal attraction that developed. And,
worst, it can lead the weak of emotion to the verge of insanity. The same is
true with kindness which can result to the abuse of the kind-hearted. Along
this line, too much familiarity among friends could develop abuse, too, on the
part of the ones with weak discipline, disposition, and who are naturally
selfish.
It is not bad to be hard working, but
abusing the body to the point of exhaustion could mean fatigue and if left
unchecked could be fatal, too. Also, in a group that is expected to work as a
team, those working hard, may be abused by the indolent members who may become
overly dependent. That is why, for the sake of teamwork, it is important that
roles are played fairly.
As to the expression of faith, those who
manifest it with utmost sincerity according to what their religion says, is
admirable. However, to be boisterous about it, and be proud about their belief
that only they have the right to be saved, really stinks. It is revolting to
see a faithful with outstretched hands and who walks on his or her knees from
the door of the church to the altar, or pretend that he or she is overcome by
the “spirit” while praying as shown by his or her fainting or uncontrolled
shaking body…a scene that can be comical for others. All these overdose of
faith is fanaticism.
Too much freedom in a nation can breed
abuse on the part of inconsiderate and undisciplined constituents. And, too
much discipline instilled in a person can make him too “sterile” and oblivious
to the imperfect, albeit, normal actuations of others.
The world needs air and rain, but too much
of them, results to typhoons and floods. The same is true with the cool and
immaculate snow, as too much of it, results to snowstorm. The wildlife has its
own way of “moderation”. And, it seems that lesser creatures are more
intelligent than man in observing such discipline. I have seen film footages of
different kinds of wild animals milling around drinking holes where the strong
are shown chasing the weak with the obvious intention of enjoying the latter as
dinner. After the overpowering animals have had their fill, they back off and
leave the rest of the packs.
Greed and selfishness are innate in man’s
character, but should be manifested in moderation to prevent exploitation of
others that could result to their suffering. Unfortunately, it does not happen
in politics where greedy officials are not satisfied with what they may have
already stolen from the government coffer, and which could already ensure them
of a comfortable retirement. They practically, want everything by all
means….not only money but lifetime power!
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