At a class I'm currently attending, my teacher said: "We all have an animal side and a more civilized, controlled side. It's our decision, at almost every moment, to choose which side we want to show to society."
Can anyone agree with this? In today's society, we seem to privilege the "wild" side of ourselves, yet on the outside we all present a reserved façade, a "normal" face. In other words, we say: every day, be focused, concentrated, a bit formal if you must, be professional and cool. But, if you want to be cheered on by friends and even family, be wild and let yourself go.
Think of "So You Think You Can Dance". All right, it's dance. Maybe it doesn't count. Be that it may, dancing is still performing and expressing oneself, and the more free and "wild" you appear, the more people seem to connect with your performance.
There's nothing wrong, at all, in showing one's "beast within". I would even advocate that being controlled and "civilized" is at best respectful, at worst boring.
I have to admit, I find the paradox confusing. Be cool and professional with strangers and party it hard with loved ones, is that the message?
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