Ideas: A Choice

Holding back is something that has become very common in our world. People think things twice before doing them because of fear of how others might react. It is important to express oneself and at the same time receive a positive reaction. I understand that at times this can be hard but the question that arises is, if your comment will produce a negative reaction should you go ahead and say it or should you hold back. Billy’s answer to this question is clear Billy Pilgrim got onto a chartered airplane in Ilium twenty-five years after that. He knew it was going to crash but he didn’t want to make a fool of himself be saying so” (Vonnegut, Chapter 7). He would prefer to stay quiet than to allow other to mock him. The reason that some people do this is because they grew up doing this. It is another way of reflecting that your childhood has a very big impact on your life. In my opinion Billy had an easy choice, he could have saved lives if things would have gone his way, and the worst thing that could have happened is other people laughing at him.

Not all decisions are this easy. Many times you have the choice but none of them is a matter of life and death. What I believe you should do in doubt is say it. Don’t hold back because of what others have to say and be yourself. This might sound cliché, but sometimes I don’t pay attention to clichés with the excuse that they are clichés. This can be a good reminder that you have to pay attention to the simplest things and to follow your instincts. This is only my opinion and I hope it helps others gain self-confidence.