Monday, December 08, 2008

Power-FOOL People

It sometimes feels silly how we all revel in the "sense of power" that we think we wield in our tiny little spheres.

This feeling that makes us feel worthy, formidable, respected and more than anything a little "powerful" is much like a heady drink. But not knowing where and when to stop pushing the buttons can only hurt one's ego. And 'powerful people' generally have a 'super-strong EGO'. And a hurt ego is like a festering wound. It never heals, no matter how much time has passed or how much rubbish has been heaped over it, just to keep it from surfacing every now and then. A strong ego along with a strong memory is recipe for "injury" - A injury which never heals and in many ways is proudly self-destructive.

Again, there are people who feel "powerful" just by being manipulative. They think they can prevail by the virtue of their high office alone. "Bosses" are often labeled under this category. But out of the hundred odd whose future this 'one' boss smugly believes himself to be fashioning, sitting in his plush cabin, there is always one who takes it all with a self-assured smile that indicates that 'the legacy of feeling falsely powerful' has been furthered. And the cycle goes on.

But there is a certain obvious pride in having a consistent character. Not having one only makes the associated 'EGO' look out of place and ludicrous.

As they say, somethings are just meant for " Neighbour's Envy. Owner's Pride".

8 comments:

FlotsaM said...

There is also a certain category of people who misunderstand their ego for a much required pride.

Anonymous said...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/fropki/Rahul/2008/Apr/30/Funny%20Images/21.jpg

thought i'd share this. clearly shows how the power fools use their power assets foolishly :)

nice post!

WritingsForLife said...

very well written. I definitely agree :-)

Vagabond said...

This post has come at the right time, you know. We are having elections in college and it's ridiculous how people are changing at the drop of a hat because they gaining "power".

Btw,I finally found some time out of college and semester exams so I'm commenting again.
- Deya.

Noisy Autist said...

interesting insights...

loony girl said...

the big bad world... sigh... :(

Matangi Mawley said...

:).. interesting..!

Whats in a name.......... said...

agreed! power hungry can never be satisfied!