Luke Freeman

Okay, I’m about to go to bed but I’ve got one quick comment.
Okay I’m back to finish this off.

One thing I’ve learned: irrational behaviour is simultaneously the beauty of humanity and the bane of our existence. It is what makes things fall apart, whilst making the things that succeed so much more special.

Love and hate are both irrational, but so is complacency.

All things considered, I see myself as a pretty rational person. But then I stop for a moment and realise that most people would see themselves as largely rational, because they’re basing it on their own perspective.

I am easily confused. Seriously, I think one of my biggest shortcomings is not being able to take hints, I pay a lot of attention to detail, but I often way misinterpret the details. If I had a dollar for every time I thought someone needed comforting when in fact they need space and time alone… put it this way, I would not be in deficit.

Human beings seem to get things wrong all the time. Perspective is a big issue. For example, I am always excited to see people that I care about (unless I’m in big trouble). I know that is surely not the case for everyone, people often get annoyed or complacent with seeing people the like and need time apart to appreciate them more. However, time and time again I am taken off guard when my presence is unappreciated. From my perspective I cannot see why people aren’t as excited about company as I am. I can understand it, but I don’t think I’ll ever get used to it. It does not matter how rational we are, our perspective will always cause irrational feelings.

What I am learning is that irrational feelings are okay. It is just what you do with them that counts.

Those big romantic gestures that you hear about are great examples of how one act of irrationality can be amazing or devastating. I think we all need to appreciate irrationality for what it is. Although there are devious reasons for irrational behaviour, most of the time it is all well intentioned but often misinformed.

All things beautiful: hope, art, culture, love, ambition and generosity. They result from irrationality.

But so does mis-communication, war, discrimination, heartbreak, and despair.

Humanity is irrational, it hurts, but it is also the most beautiful thing when we are lucky.