The People, They Are Getting So Crazy

[DISCLAIMER]

On his debut album Mr. Marley (1996), Jamaican reggae musician Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” Marley, youngest son of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley (nickname “Tuff Gong”), released the song “Me Name Jr. Gong” which was my favorite track on the anthology.

In particular, I appreciated the lyrics, “The whole world is getting so hazy. The people, they are getting so crazy. The wonders, they don’t seem to amaze me.” Of course, I didn’t know at the time that almost three decades later people would still be driving themselves crazy.

Oh, I’m aware that in the field of care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health it isn’t considered polite to use the term “crazy”—not mentally sound: marked by thought or action that lacks reason. However, I maintain that it’s not a civil act to deny truth about reality.

Besides, my powers of observation (ability to notice and pay close attention to things) clearly identifies many people who think and behave irrationally—not in accordance with both logic and reason. I’ve been able to observe such instances even before Jr. Gong released his first album.

Why then is it considered impolite to call out what is evident? Is it not a little bit crazy to illogically and unreasonably demand that others shouldn’t, mustn’t, or oughtn’t to notice or comment on craziness within the world?

Why shouldn’t one be able to highlight that “the world is getting so hazy” when relatively five minutes ago it was socially acceptable to unreasonably demand that people refer to others by preferred pronouns which included non-human species? That’s kooky!

Why mustn’t you be afforded the ability to identify that “the people, they are getting so crazy” when only a few years ago the populous was demanded to comply with an official narrative for a questionable illness whereby standing only five feet apart was supposedly unsafe? Insane!

Why oughtn’t I be able to call out “the wonders, [and how] they don’t seem to amaze me” when a political party that once championed principles of free speech and due process, while distrusting the government for the past four years, is now loving authoritarianism? That’s wacky!

If politeness means that I blindfold myself, shove fingers into my ears, and loudly say “la la la la, I can’t tell what’s going on,” then consider me impolite. The people, they are getting so crazy! Make no mistake about what I’m saying regarding this topic, because I’m not self-disturbed.

Rather, I’m using my powers of observation while simultaneously practicing Stoicism. Therefore, while so many other people are going cuckoo, I’m conscious of what I observe and able to maintain my sanity. How about you? What’s your approach to the nuttiness you see?

If you’re looking for a provider who tries to work to help understand how thinking impacts physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral elements of your life—helping you to sharpen your critical thinking skills, I invite you to reach out today by using the contact widget on my website.

As a psychotherapist, I’m pleased to try to help people with an assortment of issues ranging from anger (hostility, rage, and aggression) to relational issues, adjustment matters, trauma experience, justice involvement, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and depression, and other mood or personality-related matters.

At Hollings Therapy, LLC, serving all of Texas, I aim to treat clients with dignity and respect while offering a multi-lensed approach to the practice of psychotherapy and life coaching. My mission includes: Prioritizing the cognitive and emotive needs of clients, an overall reduction in client suffering, and supporting sustainable growth for the clients I serve. Rather than simply trying to help you to feel better, I want to try to help you get better!

Deric Hollings, LPC, LCSW

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