The Sense of Self
For all those who hate long posts, apologies again. Short ain't my style. Just some thoughts I have on individuality and how easy it can be to lose it.
Throughout our lives we're surrounded by people. Our families, our friends, our partners (if we're lucky to find good ones), our partners (if we're unlucky enough to be tied to bad ones for "insert myriad of reasons here) and just everyday people that we see everywhere. We often end up defined by the people around us, our role models, our inspirations, people who can do things we hope to do some day, people motivating us to strive for better and even the people putting us down. They all play a part in who we are. The question is, can it stop being a part that is played and become a cycle? It can. So many people lose themselves in escapism, self-medication, work, affection, wealth and the list could go on. If these things truly bring one happiness, I'd say there's no issue. The issue arises when it's not done out of an inherent desire built into our psyche, but out of habit, dependency, fear, defeatism, or pressure. I'd say the hardest part of this scenario is the necessary introspection to understand the nature of the activity. Are we listening to a type of music because we like it or because someone else thinks we should like it? Are we exercising because we want to be fitter or because the world thinks we should be healthy? Are we eating and drinking a bunch of rubbish because we enjoy it/hate healthy food or are we trapped in a comfort dependency loop that the world is more than happy to feed, if you'll pardon the irony?
It all comes down to locus of control. If you know who you are, what you believe in, what makes you happy, inspires you, depresses you, angers you, invigorates you and motivates you, your will is the strongest force on Earth. There's so much knowledge out there that is free for someone with the right passion to utilise it. Resources can sometimes be challenging and no objective is completely free of obstacles, however each obstacle is simply a test of will. Will you soldier on through this obstacle? Or will you allow the world any more control over your future? The present is your weapon against a future you may come to regret. The future can be an inspiration to utilise your present. The past is a memento of all your successes, failures and a reminder of the strength of wisdom.
I write this post as an inspiration for you all to understand your drive in life and to pursue it however you can. These things are our definitions in life and there's nothing better than seeing the progress you've made from putting in the effort to embody your dream. Whatever it is, put in the time, find a way, find a means and find yourself.
Best of will to you all as luck is relying on the world to catch you if you fall. Only will can pick you back up when you inevitably hit the ground.
Much love to you all. 馃檪
Throughout our lives we're surrounded by people. Our families, our friends, our partners (if we're lucky to find good ones), our partners (if we're unlucky enough to be tied to bad ones for "insert myriad of reasons here) and just everyday people that we see everywhere. We often end up defined by the people around us, our role models, our inspirations, people who can do things we hope to do some day, people motivating us to strive for better and even the people putting us down. They all play a part in who we are. The question is, can it stop being a part that is played and become a cycle? It can. So many people lose themselves in escapism, self-medication, work, affection, wealth and the list could go on. If these things truly bring one happiness, I'd say there's no issue. The issue arises when it's not done out of an inherent desire built into our psyche, but out of habit, dependency, fear, defeatism, or pressure. I'd say the hardest part of this scenario is the necessary introspection to understand the nature of the activity. Are we listening to a type of music because we like it or because someone else thinks we should like it? Are we exercising because we want to be fitter or because the world thinks we should be healthy? Are we eating and drinking a bunch of rubbish because we enjoy it/hate healthy food or are we trapped in a comfort dependency loop that the world is more than happy to feed, if you'll pardon the irony?
It all comes down to locus of control. If you know who you are, what you believe in, what makes you happy, inspires you, depresses you, angers you, invigorates you and motivates you, your will is the strongest force on Earth. There's so much knowledge out there that is free for someone with the right passion to utilise it. Resources can sometimes be challenging and no objective is completely free of obstacles, however each obstacle is simply a test of will. Will you soldier on through this obstacle? Or will you allow the world any more control over your future? The present is your weapon against a future you may come to regret. The future can be an inspiration to utilise your present. The past is a memento of all your successes, failures and a reminder of the strength of wisdom.
I write this post as an inspiration for you all to understand your drive in life and to pursue it however you can. These things are our definitions in life and there's nothing better than seeing the progress you've made from putting in the effort to embody your dream. Whatever it is, put in the time, find a way, find a means and find yourself.
Best of will to you all as luck is relying on the world to catch you if you fall. Only will can pick you back up when you inevitably hit the ground.
Much love to you all. 馃檪
