Human Duct Work: The Machine

To be literal, "human duct work" can be understood as follows:

Whether it's a shot of hot anger or a chilling cold shoulder, every human has a duct system; that system of contrived passage ways from the ear lobes to the drum. The communicated item then participates in the synapsis (or is it synapses?) of neurons and nerves and blood and all of the other stuff that make your brain work. From the brain it flows to the understanding mode of brain activity.

Now see, this can get tricky in the duct work. I would argue that for some, it flows straight to the heart. When this happens, the communicated item tends to be interpreted through the lenses of "feeling" or "past experience." Due to the reactive nature of this duct work, I might call this the "reactionary venting."

For others, it directs itself to the mental/logical capacity of the duct work... weighing odds, ends, pros, cons and calculating the response necessary or unnecessary, using the 5 senses. Less apt to "take it personally" the logical aspect may likewise come across as harsh or less than tactful. Due to its cool nature, I might call this the "venting via report."

It therefore seems to me that there are various ways in which to make the best use of the thermostat prior to the "air's" release. Some would say that Facebook and/or Twitter might not be the best choice of action, while others would argue that expression is as expression does. Meh, to each his/her own.

I would vouch for the closed circulation of journaling in private or conversing with a trusted friend. Whatever creates the least amount of ripples suits me just fine. Some have called me spineless; I prefer meek. Some have called me a coward; I prefer peace keepter. Others have called me names of the derrogatory nature that I shall refrain from repeating. I prefer... well... I could settle for coward. I am a "coward" in the face of confrontation. I don't like arguing. I don't like uncomfortable situations. And I certainly don't like confrontation.

However, even cowards such as I reach a place of reactionary intensity. So with use of a bit more public forum, I shall, myself, share a bit of venting that is hopefully a pleasant blend of hot and cold.

Stay tuned for a luke warm experience....