You Are A Vat Of Chemicals

I continuously see commercials for body spray and make up and deodorant and perfume, countless products to make you look and smell different, always touted by claiming it will get you laid. The only thing more ridiculous than the claim are the products themselves, most of which are repulsive.

I found myself shouting to nobody in particular, "you are just turning yourself into a vat of chemicals." But, it occurred to me that we are all a vat of chemicals. Everything in the universe is a chemical (well, at least all matter is). Just because we are using chemicals that are not self-produced on ourselves isn't necessarily condemnable.

I was so ready to go on a tirade about chemicals and such, but one simple argument completely shut it down. (And that is why it is so important to argue with yourself.) And boy would I have looked the fool had I done so.

In writing, we are making a point, or at least making a claim. Generally, the main impetus that drives us to write is making that point. As such, it is a very wise idea to thoroughly consider your argument before you share it with the world. If you discover that it has a glaring error in it, you can safely revise it or throw it out.

Fortunately, the best way to study your own argument is to start writing about it. So, do not consider this as an excuse to not write. Consider it an encouragement to write thoughtfully.