Pride from the other side?

I like things that may sound lofty and big but in essence has a very human & down to earth edge to it, because the things that usually provoke most thoughts are that which are close to the heart. And they sound lofty because people don dare to touch it too much. It is too intimate, so much so that it hurts- and so when someone does, it sounds profound.

Like humanitarian movements, it’s just as simple as hey that’s another life standing on the same earth, does it not deserve the same dignity another has? All created by God, is one life more dear than another? What right does another human being have to put down another? Everyone knows it deep in them, but only the humanitarian activists dare stand up to speak. Their efforts are praise-worthy. I will stand by them, acknowledge their ideas but no tall hats from me :p

Like discussing philosophies, it’s cool to be throwing up schools of thoughts and going into lengthy discussions. It's just as simple as letting others know what you think and feel, be it from a complex mind or a simple heart, both are genuine. Are there grounds to feel scholarly, just because what you say sounds more lofty than the layman?

And perhaps it is that part of me that turns away from the appreciation of the finer & higher things in life- wine, golf, extravagance.. not that I’m not guilty of liking and pursuing them at times.. but I want or try to enjoy it for what it stands for, and turn my nose away from the social image it portrays.

There is nothing wrong to be liking those stuff, but I wonder when people feel high and mighty and a class above the rest when that they think that their hobby represents the depth they have inside. But of course the society at large is to blame for looking up to these things. I’m not saying people cant have a genuine passion for these things- just that when they do, hoping that pride doesn’t come as a by-product and become a social stand-offish.

Like golf- it’s a sport, and an excellent activity for networking amongst the businessman- but is there any cause to feel rich playing golf? I applaud the sportsmanship, the value of the sport, think it’s great but will deliberately not associate with it. Wont say I will not enjoy it when I start playing it, but I guess when I do, I might be mindful about not sounding exclusive about it.

Pride from the other side? That's what i used to think. Or rather that's where i may have started. But the Christian begs to hope that i am standing on different ground now.