Capriciousness

Another characteristic that I have found to be common among criminals is our capriciousness. Capriciousness is the term I have found that best describes the “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” personality that we all display to some degree. It is characterized by inconsistencies in thought, attitude and behavior.


Due to our shifting states of mind, and our ability to shut-off and erode deterrents, we can switch from “loving and kind” to “mean and selfish” in almost an instant. We may go to church at 9:00 and then be involved in a crime at 10:00. Or, we may talk about getting our life together one minute only to do something extremely irresponsible or criminal the next.

We all go through phases where we are good and make responsible decisions. At times, we can be the most obedient child, honest employee, or giving person. However, these temporary phases inevitably give way to irresponsible thoughts, behaviors and crime as we search to build up our self-image. Thus, we become an enigma to all who know us, often showing a kindness and helpfulness that are as genuine as our selfishness and destructiveness.

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