I Am On My Own Spiritual Path
Lamentable though it is, we truly do live in soulless, soulless times, here on planet earth. And for someone such as myself, someone with absolutely no interest whatsoever in the mindless, superficial details of life - the trivialities and the distractions, the gimmicks etc. - it's virtually impossible to not feel truly alone and isolated in this world. It's as if I *only* care (and can only ever care) about meaningful things; people, and their well being; emotions, ideas, feelings; wisdom, the universe, etc. Anything beyond or outside of this - I'm happy and unashamed to admit - really doesn't concern or stir me at all.
Funnily enough, I used to attribute my own inability to fit in with this world to some sort of failing or deficiency on my part, or that I just didn't "get it", somehow. I now know, of course, that my failings were not only understandable but also expected, and that square pegs really don't fit in round holes at all, and they never will... try as you might. I don't fit in - but I no longer try or care. I now see the folly for what it well and truly is - a meaningless, empty game. Sad world we live in when sincerity and integrity gets you virtually nowhere, in practical terms, yet if you can demonstrate the trappings of conformity to an adequate standard and can follow and obey the rules unerringly, you get everything, more or less; the amenities, the luxuries, the accolades and the rewards. Everything but your own ability to comprehend true value and what really matters in life.
Come on Internet, show me what you're made of!! I'm anticipating some thoughtful disquisitions on the above topics. Someone surprise me.. please! : - )
Funnily enough, I used to attribute my own inability to fit in with this world to some sort of failing or deficiency on my part, or that I just didn't "get it", somehow. I now know, of course, that my failings were not only understandable but also expected, and that square pegs really don't fit in round holes at all, and they never will... try as you might. I don't fit in - but I no longer try or care. I now see the folly for what it well and truly is - a meaningless, empty game. Sad world we live in when sincerity and integrity gets you virtually nowhere, in practical terms, yet if you can demonstrate the trappings of conformity to an adequate standard and can follow and obey the rules unerringly, you get everything, more or less; the amenities, the luxuries, the accolades and the rewards. Everything but your own ability to comprehend true value and what really matters in life.
Come on Internet, show me what you're made of!! I'm anticipating some thoughtful disquisitions on the above topics. Someone surprise me.. please! : - )
26-30, M
