life often borders on the absurd.
some of you may have noticed this.
we live to strive for our ambitions...cling on to our dreams...resort to hope as our inner driving force. all this is necessary in the face of inevitable let-down. losing is a logical consequence of our desire to constantly win. defeat is the great humbler...the breaks to our, seemingly, never-ending fast track.
i've realised that nothing truly prepares you for the challenges you encounter in the "real" world. this world has a sobering effect on those who believe roses are red every day. the number one cause of depression, alcoholism, drug abuse etc. has to be disillusionment. at school, we're made to believe we can achieve anything we want. it's about us. it's about me. it's about what i can do with my own strength to succeed. (and possibly with the help of people in "high places".)
we admire those who hold on to their ideals, against all odds. we want to have a ROCKY experience. bounce back from hitting rock-bottom, returning with greater determination to win. we want to be fighters. we want to be the drivers of our destiny.
however, despite the many stories out there exemplifying that sort of experience, we remain individuals who simply want to LIVE. we might have the secret wish to be famous, but in the end all we really want is to be recognised. not for our talent, our potential or our work.
we want to be recognised for who we are - as a human-being. i came across this phrase: we are called human-beings, not human-doings. we have bought into the lie that we are worth our work. hence, people give up their dreams & ideals to join the world's massive capitalist working force.
after all, we are bombarded with consumerist propaganda over hundreds of times each and every day.
buy this, buy that.
you need this, you need that.
this guy has this, so you definitely have to get with the program and purchase it as well.
comparison is the devil in disguise. we constantly want what others have. and we hardly ever look at the blessings of our own life. it's a sickening drug we're infused with from morning till evening.
the system isn't the biggest problem. it's us. we ourselves are the biggest barrier; to allow change to take place in our hearts, minds and souls. all we truly want is to wake up in the morning feeling content with who we are, what we do, and being surrounded by people who love us.
i believe human-beings aren't that complicated. their lives have been made complex by circumstances, often which they cannot control. they just want to BE. in peace. with love. understanding and compassion.
it all goes back to the idea that we are free to choose. the only thing we can really prepare on a daily basis is ourselves. we're able to prepare our hearts for the things that are to come.
disillusionment is a definite. the truth is that we are free. when it comes to choosing how we respond to the daily circumstances arising in our life, we are free. and it's difficult. it's easier to lay down all weapons and surrender. to just hop on the ferries wheel and go round and round, without ever trying that other, more exciting ride.
we must learn to commit to our ideals. compromise is vital, but can also be a fatal blow to the structure you've attempted to put in place.
we must embrace the challenges set before us, as if they're the steps to something more wonderful and rewarding.
if you question the reason of your existence, then look no further as to knowing deep inside that life was given to you in order to grow. and that in every aspect - emotionally, physically and spiritually.
when we look at current world news, it is tough to feel encouraged. for four weeks, football dominates the world. i love football - but it's just a sport. we take our eyes off what's really going on. we are "entertained", and entertainment no longer proves to be an eye-opener. more frequently it is starting to blind us.
there was a time when people searched for meaning. today, we seem to be happy with whatever is given to us, as long as we can sit in an awesome car, with our new phone, our new computer, our new house, our new pet, our new girlfriend, and other new, amazing gadgets. there are thousands of apps to keep us distracted. just look on the App Store. many apps are incredible and designed to help you sort out your life.
how about using the app called "iPresent" - the I AM PRESENT and conscious of my surroundings, the world that i inhabit. aware of others, treating them with kindness & trying my all to love them (even though it can be the greatest challenge!)
you might laugh at the ten commandments. well, don't treat them as commandments. but rather as God's 10 great advices for living life. personally, i cannot see how it wouldn't benefit you if you didn't try follow them for a while and see what happens.
yet, the most important of all is to LOVE. love changes you, and it changes others. it begins with the words you speak...words of hope, encouragement, aspiration and power.
if you want to piss off the world that is giving you a rough time, then simply send it a flying kiss - like you mean it - and throw thousands of plus signs towards the oncoming minus missiles.
success is measured by the human-being you ARE and strive to become. nothing can compare to that. because you're journey is unique. even if it is absurd, that is the genuine, REAL Truth.
some of you may have noticed this.
we live to strive for our ambitions...cling on to our dreams...resort to hope as our inner driving force. all this is necessary in the face of inevitable let-down. losing is a logical consequence of our desire to constantly win. defeat is the great humbler...the breaks to our, seemingly, never-ending fast track.
i've realised that nothing truly prepares you for the challenges you encounter in the "real" world. this world has a sobering effect on those who believe roses are red every day. the number one cause of depression, alcoholism, drug abuse etc. has to be disillusionment. at school, we're made to believe we can achieve anything we want. it's about us. it's about me. it's about what i can do with my own strength to succeed. (and possibly with the help of people in "high places".)
we admire those who hold on to their ideals, against all odds. we want to have a ROCKY experience. bounce back from hitting rock-bottom, returning with greater determination to win. we want to be fighters. we want to be the drivers of our destiny.
however, despite the many stories out there exemplifying that sort of experience, we remain individuals who simply want to LIVE. we might have the secret wish to be famous, but in the end all we really want is to be recognised. not for our talent, our potential or our work.
we want to be recognised for who we are - as a human-being. i came across this phrase: we are called human-beings, not human-doings. we have bought into the lie that we are worth our work. hence, people give up their dreams & ideals to join the world's massive capitalist working force.
after all, we are bombarded with consumerist propaganda over hundreds of times each and every day.
buy this, buy that.
you need this, you need that.
this guy has this, so you definitely have to get with the program and purchase it as well.
comparison is the devil in disguise. we constantly want what others have. and we hardly ever look at the blessings of our own life. it's a sickening drug we're infused with from morning till evening.
the system isn't the biggest problem. it's us. we ourselves are the biggest barrier; to allow change to take place in our hearts, minds and souls. all we truly want is to wake up in the morning feeling content with who we are, what we do, and being surrounded by people who love us.
i believe human-beings aren't that complicated. their lives have been made complex by circumstances, often which they cannot control. they just want to BE. in peace. with love. understanding and compassion.
it all goes back to the idea that we are free to choose. the only thing we can really prepare on a daily basis is ourselves. we're able to prepare our hearts for the things that are to come.
disillusionment is a definite. the truth is that we are free. when it comes to choosing how we respond to the daily circumstances arising in our life, we are free. and it's difficult. it's easier to lay down all weapons and surrender. to just hop on the ferries wheel and go round and round, without ever trying that other, more exciting ride.
we must learn to commit to our ideals. compromise is vital, but can also be a fatal blow to the structure you've attempted to put in place.
we must embrace the challenges set before us, as if they're the steps to something more wonderful and rewarding.
if you question the reason of your existence, then look no further as to knowing deep inside that life was given to you in order to grow. and that in every aspect - emotionally, physically and spiritually.
when we look at current world news, it is tough to feel encouraged. for four weeks, football dominates the world. i love football - but it's just a sport. we take our eyes off what's really going on. we are "entertained", and entertainment no longer proves to be an eye-opener. more frequently it is starting to blind us.
there was a time when people searched for meaning. today, we seem to be happy with whatever is given to us, as long as we can sit in an awesome car, with our new phone, our new computer, our new house, our new pet, our new girlfriend, and other new, amazing gadgets. there are thousands of apps to keep us distracted. just look on the App Store. many apps are incredible and designed to help you sort out your life.
how about using the app called "iPresent" - the I AM PRESENT and conscious of my surroundings, the world that i inhabit. aware of others, treating them with kindness & trying my all to love them (even though it can be the greatest challenge!)
you might laugh at the ten commandments. well, don't treat them as commandments. but rather as God's 10 great advices for living life. personally, i cannot see how it wouldn't benefit you if you didn't try follow them for a while and see what happens.
yet, the most important of all is to LOVE. love changes you, and it changes others. it begins with the words you speak...words of hope, encouragement, aspiration and power.
if you want to piss off the world that is giving you a rough time, then simply send it a flying kiss - like you mean it - and throw thousands of plus signs towards the oncoming minus missiles.
success is measured by the human-being you ARE and strive to become. nothing can compare to that. because you're journey is unique. even if it is absurd, that is the genuine, REAL Truth.
