THE SELF RIGHTEOUS BLOGGER

Who is self righteous? Me.

And for all the right reasons.

I check all of the boxes.

Am I all alone on this?

Here’s the definition:

convinced of one’s own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic

 

Yep, still me.

 

self-righteousness can be a characteristic of narcissism, specifically a type of narcissism where individuals derive narcissistic validation and supply by maintaining a sense of moral superiority. 

 

Whoa, wait a minute.

 

Being self-righteous is generally considered a negative trait.

It often involves a sense of moral superiority and an unwavering belief in one’s own opinions or beliefs, which can lead to conflict and alienation from others.

 

Maybe I’m misunderstanding the whole idea of self righteousness?

 

The Good Self Righteous

After 3630 posts, this is the 3631, I pull boomerpdx through thick and thin, dark and light, the good, the bad, the ugly.

One reason I’m so persistent is to unload my shit somewhere other than Facebook, twitter, or the other platforms that provide the sort of engagement, the sort of echo chamber, some other online content providers need.

If I’m going to be an online bitch, this is the place.

And it’s not easy, let me tell you.

I catch shit from readers, nonreaders, family, and friends.

 

“Why do you bother?”

“No one cares.”

“Waste of time.”

 

So why bother?

Because I like the idea of experience and review.

If I do something, how can I do it better?

If I can do something better, should’t I get paid for it?

This is the part that’s confusing.

I like writing, I like blogging, and that’s enough.

If some bright light sees something they need in my work, then write a check.

Or steal it like everyone else does.

Or learn something useful.

 

Every Post Loaded With Little Helpers

The guy on the left is standing on the #1 spot of the podium for a wresting tournament.

I didn’t get there by being self righteous, but ever since then the moment has inspired me.

One time in the wide, wide, world of sports I had a moment.

The guy on the right was supposed to win.

He was the silver medalist at the high school state championships, and the guy he lost a close one to had gone up to heavyweight.

Does he look pissed?

He was supposed to walk through the weight class, starting with me. He’d earned the right.

Instead, he got pinned in the first round.

I was as surprised as anyone.

 

Everyone one of the 3630 posts carries a similar message that is never spelled out, until now:

Don’t cheat on your wife.

Why? It sends a poor message to the marriage community.

Don’t cheat on your taxes.

It sends a poor message to the community in general.

People change and you wonder why?

They get caught up in their own shit and fall in it.

At the age I’m sitting I’ve seen cocaine take a few out.

I’m not bragging but I know a guy who knew a guy who went to Sheridan.

Why? Cocaine.

I never graduated from college beers and bongs.

That’s enough for anyone, unless they have the demon in them.

 

The self righteous boomerpdx gives an honest effort from an honest background.

I don’t give career advice, but if I did I’d say find work that is rewarding and sustainable.

I don’t give money advice, but if I did I’d say save for the future.

I don’t give political advice, but if I did I’d say track anything that interests you through the primary source and three solid references.

No one needs advice from some tweaked out fuck-stick up to their gills in self righteousness.

Or a shifty-eyed conspiracy asshole in a high and tight gaining traction from spreading bullshit to just the right thickness.

People love the hell out of spooning up their favorite fears and calling them real because they’re verified by some lying piece of crap.

Need I go on?

I don’t pump my own work, shill it out, accuse people of not posting my links on their network, or complain about traffic.

Does that make me lazy, a no good for nothing bag of hot air?

It’s not an all or nothing proposition.

Some posts resonate more than others.

Closing remarks? First, do the work.

If you don’t do the work, all you’ve got is a blank page.

Go ahead and make an airplane out of a blank screen.

I’ll fly it back when I catch it.