The Hierarchy of Human Beings

This week, my professional life beat out my personal life, and my social life beat out my professional life. Somehow, even when I lose, I win.

I had a lot of great conversations this week. Some of them were enlightening, some inspiring, some envigorating and some just plain strange.

The enlightening one was about the hierarchy of our individuality. For example: I am a white 30 year old christian female who's tall, blonde, overweight, musical, professional, in management, etc.
But in what order?

which one would win in a fight? I think women are more nuturing than men, therefore I would instinctively pick a black woman to watch children, than a white man. however, I think there are certain roles that women really shouldnt have. Namely spiritual leaders, therefore, christianity beats being a woman. I listen to music that is good, that speaks to me, but I won't listen to music that stinks just because its got a good Christian message. Therefore, my musicality trumps my spirituality.

I'm starting to think that EVERYTHING trumps my athlete.

The most envigorating conversation I had this week was earlier today after a meeting. I had made a few comments and was told that I reminded one of the other folks in the meeting of I.L.S.M.S. Email me if you need to know who that is. After I heard this comment, I felt like all the labor and effort I had been through this week was completely worth it. There are some people you like, and some you look up to. To be compared to the ones you like is sweet. But to be compared to someone you look up to is gratifying.

The most inspiring was absolute gossip. BUT when gossip is about you, well, that's ok to listen to, right?
Anyway, in the end, the line I remember is that I'm the real "brightspot."
There was more, but you know, more for later.

Anyway...Good week...good good week.

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