its funny to think that despite the physical capabilities of the human body, we as humans are really quite fragile. i mean, first think about this: the human body is constructed in a way that allows for multiple blows to its physical well being because of the physiological healing power of the body. our teeth and jaws are made to be able to tear apart flesh when we eat; our cells regenerate in order to make new ones; our internal structure is designed to protect vital organs; our blood cells fight off infection; the skull protects our brain. our bodies are capable of so many phenomenal functions to protect us.

but what do we innately possess that will protect us from things that don't harm us in a physical way, but in a mental way? things that come to mind: willpower; motivation; stamina; our social support systems; determination. all these things are well and good, but they're not foolproof, right? well, i suppose not, and come to think of it, the aformentioned physical traits we possess aren't sometimes either. so supposing that, what defenses do we have against the external and internal things that harm us?? oh yes, we have tools to use, but none of which are foolproof. which only further tells me that yes, we are in fact NOT infallible. i know this already. but it worries me because if all else fails, what *do* we have to turn to for protection? nothing. so while as human beings we're phenomenal in our abilities to ward off the bad things, at the same time we're extremely susceptible to things that harm. so what does that mean? it seems we're all just destined to destruct in some way or another.

for some reason i felt i already knew that, so i've since wasted about 15 minutes of my life that i'll never get back. oh well.