What is status to you? (2024)

 Seems like the word 'Status'  is far more important today than ever.  Specifically toward social media and what is going on "regularly" in people's lives.  Don't you miss the days when everything in your day was so much more basic/simple?  No selfies crossed your mind. Updates on 'whoever' and what "so & so" is up to lately?   It used to be we would only focus on the family, hobbies and or nearest relatives in our lives. Even then, we didn't want to learn to much(drama). 

Here in the united States;
  We had a long days work to get through, and when you finally were off; a game show or something routine on television before going to bed and (repeat). Now we are incensed with everyone's drama or latest outing; going to the store, going for a drive, going to Disneyland or vacation elsewhere.  Let us not forget all who are obsessed with their body.  Going to the gym or following the latest diet trend!  (Egoic mindest)  All for that perfect public image;  It's enough to make you a little less sane at times!  Sure, you can try and tune it out or block(un-follow) all that nonsense but it's too late for some;    you're hooked! 

Addicted!
It really is getting ridiculous as we progress onward into the future(next week) etc.  The tech phones too; What's up with that?  Why is it necessary to update to another phone(Apple) in about a year? Can't we just be happy where we are with what we have already?  

That is part of the insanity of it all; people are barely keeping up with real life, as it is and the struggles that come and go (the wealthy, entitled, silver spoon-fed individuals don't apply)  but all those that are just trying to keep up with the fast-changing and fast-paced world we are 'bullet-train riding,' ahead on; is going to put many on a collision course with a reality unknown to them: That is 3rd world living!  

You cannot imagine it but it is (a possible outcome) and the government will come along with a solution for it all. (hmmm)

Is it possible that was the plan all along?   Sound far-fetched?  Maybe, but what if?   Imagine being so distracted by things in life, meant to keep you from questioning or getting the bigger picture of what has been going on for so many decades.       

                                   
 What about 'status' :  EGO

  BY what you drive, where you live and how many "toys" you own? -EGO-

Really?  No wonder people are doing some pretty crazy things in society with guns, and the bullying or suicidal tendencies becoming more of a problem with our youth today.  

No wonder so many more choose to give up, and become homeless.

All those things to acquire are some pretty high expectations, just to fit in with everyone.  How can anyone be free of chains(debt);with all those things to acquire?  More and more looking for an escape from life and the future that lies head of them.  (Drugs, pornography, alcohol)

  The youth don't seem the slightest prepared except a certain group; those structured by a good   (No Bull***) parent, that is full on telling them what the real world is all about and guiding(structuring) them along the way as they age; til they've had enough and decided, "I'm ready!  I've got my helmet and I'm gonna take life head on!  No helicopter parenting is going to rescue me from my choices.  You own them. (Consequences or reward.) It is all yours.

I think it is okay to just be YOU.  No status, no expectations, from anyone but what you want out of life.   

LOSE THE EGO, find out who you really are.

 Technology?  Don't you worry; it's likely  to implode and you'll carry on just fine without it.  
Think; the early to mid  90's way of life.  It was not to heavy on tech and yet life seemed still simple enough to plan ahead.  Keep faith in yourself.  Your ability to take care of yourself and your responsibilities. Focus on yourself and just live for today with confidence and self control*  You'll see a car passing you by one day with a window sticker; palm trees and the phrase "no bad days"  and you'll just think (yea, no bad days).
It has to begin somewhere*   Lose the ego-mind and see life differently. 

Awaken and take control of your life!                                     

Ask not what your country can do for you...(2024)

                            

So you're an American?
Do you even know what that means?  Having been born and raised in the land of the free; do you understand how that alone is similar to buying a random lottery ticket and winning instantly(You did nothing else)  Required no other effort.  At least it must seem that way by the thousands attempting to get here the hard way.  How about American Idol;  the chosen winner did not get that status by walking across the border or rolling the dice.  It took a lot of hard work, determination, perseverance and certainly talent(we'll use skill too).
So what does it mean, to be AmerIcan?

It does mean you have many more privileges than most, born in countries around the world.
You have a voice and can be heard.  You can speak your mind publicly and go on your way.
It means you can gather peacefully to oppose something or someone, without the fear of disappearing or being "marked" out in the society that you live.  It means you can achieve almost anything you set your mind too(once you've made up your mind and set out to do it).
As a matter of fact; being an American, the only one setting limitations on what you can do with your life is primarily you! 


Certainly for some,(Bill or Melinda Gates, Warren Buffet, or Paris Hilton) it seems easier to achieve or have a successful life overall.  Look around in sports, the musicians or the actors on television.  They come from all walks of life.  Some may need to work even harder, but thousands come here to succeed, because there is opportunity to do so and the effort is worth the sacrifice.  One should not be here for handouts or take from others; what they have earned or worked hard for in their life.
It isn't the American way, and many did not get here for such reasons(though it seems the winds have changed).
Being an American, you are Not entitled however.

Nothing is free nor should it be presumed to be.  There is reward, in all the hard work that we do to live a good, comfortable life.  (Though some rewards are veiled.)
There are chains that typically may come from gaining without earning or handouts without necessity. (Government programs or welfare)
Someone else is in control, or has the upper hand and ultimately could decide your fate.

You are not entitled to free healthcare in America.  No guarantee of a retirement unless you find the right job in life or plan accordingly.  

There are no certainties and none should be expected.

The truth is, you really have to work hard to attain all that you'll need in life.  It is up to you to do your best to remain healthy(or not if you desire the opposite) but no one else should pay for your Lack Of. . .
Like the millions before you; Freedom is being an American and the privilege to have been born on this soil. The land of the free, because of the brave.
Yes  there are taxes to be paid to local & federal government entities; that are necessary for police, schools, fire departments and relatively good roads that can take you anywhere in the country.
Offering protection, education and even rescuing a home built up on the mountainside under siege from fire.  Being an American, you have a duty to continue the greatness of this country.

By working, and pursuing your own dream; not taking, expecting or feeling entitled to anything other the the air you breathe(from life itself)
So ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what it is you can do for your country(JFK)  Even better; what can you do to help yourself succeed in our great and one of a kind country that could never be replicated~
Be part of the solution and not the problem.
Don't take for granted, that you were born on the soil of these United States of America.

Do you really know who you are? (Few do)

                                         

Look back on your life.  

From as far back as you can remember.
The "wonder years", where you were learning the basics of everyday life (just being a kid)
Gradually being molded by those around you (parents or your grandpa/grandma. Uncles and aunts or even a family friend)  Your mind, taking shape to the world around you; the world you know.  For all of us, it is different.  

From the clothes on our back, food on the table to the activities we did, to pass the time in our everyday.  Our chores or responsibilities growing up; some had so many, and some had almost none.  There isn't that much to learn when you aren't exposed to very much outside in the world. 'The real world' after you've grown and should be ready to take on a life of your own.

From the term "helicopter parenting" or" free range parenting".  Always there guiding your child or hardly there to influence them as they wander about on they're own.  I was more of the latter, and could just about do what I wanted, (within my own limitations).  I knew of boundaries growing up.
I used common sense, most of the time.  Generations apart, clearly grow up differently; just look at those growing up today. (Technology overload!): 

 I am thankful that I was born several decades before.  Over the years of young adult, to mature adult; I have seen a lot change.  I have made many changes in myself, and so much remains the same.  Certainly I've changed for the better, as I've tapped into the real me. Losing the ego, gradually.

Hidden behind walls that were built around my inner self.  What is significant; I didn't let the changing times or society, change who I was over the years.  As many do, I've 'experienced alcohol and smoking and(some fads).  I never allowed myself to use drugs.  I could see the writing on the wall, on the path that drugs take you...

TRENDS

   

 All about fitting in (ego)  I just stick with the basics for the most part.  I'm a T-shirt and jeans kinda guy and that's about it.  Not a fan of sports or much anything else that involves mass noise pollution. 

Yes it is a boring  picture I am painting but there is so much more to myself than that anyway.
I know who I am on the inside, that has never changed.

I don't need the NIKE swoosh or Reebok brands. Whatever fits in with society? 

It is all everyone else's problem.
Why worry about fitting in?  I fit in myself just fine.
Don't you see, the world and life around you has very much, changed who you are?
You don't even know who you are,  do you?    Isolation: Ego
Take a trip back in your mind.  See where it has all changed.

Reinventing yourself; It's about time!

What does it mean to you(2024)

 

How many energy drinks do you consume in a week?  

What about the long term, affect?

We shall see huh?

What about all this other stuff we choose to consume?

              

                                                  Can you imagine,  what it all must do to our body?   

Sugar( high fructose corn syrup)  The GMO-foods, we cannot seem to get away from.

     These days, it is pretty clear what occurs when we do not place limits on ourselves.    (Record obesity problems beginning as young as 7-years of age in our children.)

How much beer do you "down" on an average week?

Your regular refills of your favorite soda?  Can you keep track of that uncontrollable urge to drink them?

How often do you enjoy eating pizza?  Can you think of how many times in a month you are either having pizza, ice cream, or a popular fast food meal? (Mcdonalds, In n Out, Taco bell) you get the idea.
Now stop and think what is merely, convenience and what is more because of your lack of self control? It all relates to the chains,  the things that bind us and take over our lives.
I myself enjoy eating out after a long work week. A restaurant that you sit, relax and enjoy your food.
Enjoy your beverage of choice and just relax.  What about what gets you through that long week?
Energy drinks, your soda by the refill and who knows what else.  If you look closely at all you regularly consume; how much is random and how much is so routine that, " I can't live without it"?

That's where you see what is really going on and what is really controlling you, in some way.

Many years back I had looked carefully at that weekly routine. All that I would consume as well as what I felt I relied upon. Suddenly, I realized I wasn't in control of myself in little ways. Nothing horrible, I didn't chew, smoke, drink soda excessively. 

I am not a drinker since those early years of adulthood. Anything I didn't feel I needed; I chose to cut out of my consumption for  several weeks. Just to be sure it wasn't controlling me. Once I was satisfied, I allowed myself to consume again(those things). It is tough to attempt to change the habit;
As the old saying goes, 'moderation is key' I noticed that my desire for anything waned, and I was able to pick and choose without any guilt. I was in control and that isn't a bad thing.

I look around and wonder how many are not in control?  

Having traveled coast to coast, north and south; I realize our country is out of control! 

In so many ways, besides what we consume.
Being a traveler outside the U.S. I see things in a different perspective as well.

We don't live simple lives, and strangely many only want to complicate their lives even more!
The homes or places we live, to what we drive, and what it is supposed to say(our "status") about who we are(to people we don't even know generally) Think about social media, for that matter.

You get the idea.

It really is, black and white(no gray area) When it comes to good vs bad.

 

I've seriously pondered that thought lately. Looking at the world we all see from wherever we live (in it). 

 Ever since our withdrawl from Afghanistan as a country. (Ending what was our longest war to date) The billions spent and our men and women's sacrifices, from the beginning to the end.

 Unfortunately with our election process and the changing of leaders (presidents) every so often, it really can mess things up: The process of completion.  

Clearly, we had attempted to "change" and democratize, that country.  We should have quickly learned, not every people of every country can change and or accept this (America's) way of life. 

 Not all have been subdued long enough to really push back with the fiercest of determination either. (Without any doubt, the people of Afghanistan do not wish to be controlled by the Taliban or a foreign occupier.)

What is very clear to me  Black/White: 

There will always be those that want to be in or remain in power (control).  That is also true in the United States,  although more discreetly to a significant population in the country.   (Not all are fooled.)

We have people that are "mostly" a peaceful people in the world, and we have the opposite. 

Certainly those mostly peaceful countries will defend the peace as well as freedom, with unwavering strength!  Look at the world we live and all of it's peoples inhabiting it.

Now observe for yourself, those that seek to remove others from existence or outright change who they are by force or indoctrination.  

The countries that have leaders that selfishly desire to remain in power and or desire to create the specific path for their countrymen and women to follow, without the individuals own peaceful and by birth upon the earth; the given right to choose almost exclusively on their own.  

The black and white or good verses evil is clear.  The side to choose in life is that clear to me, and if you ever thought there were a God and there were an  evil opposite?  

It really becomes black and white.  Good is good and bad is bad.  If the direction your country is taking you is eventual or complete control?  You know where your alliances are at that point. 

As our country had done over 200 years ago, and as people of your own country; the choice is truly yours.  Choose the good, over the evil. 

Patience

 Over the years, a lot is expected to be learned.  The old saying of "wisdom comes from old age"                     

Honestly, the patience you learn to acquire over time, simply helps you absorb everything in life at a desirable pace.  Many do get overwhelmed at all the complexities of life; especially many things we were never taught about, or even aware of.

 Just think, if there were ever a 'Life manual';  the first lesson would surely be patience.  

Don't get me wrong, for the majority; it is near impossible to think about or feel inside. 

 We live in a fast-paced society and we're used to everything being done, acquired or made in little time.  

(I'm not even ready to discuss traffic or means of transportation, but as you know; it is a jungle out there when it comes to getting from point A to B!) 

 Having seen enough to know; I do understand how much better I feel, having learned to be patient in almost everything I do regarding life.  

Work, home, family(children) even your pets.  You really tend to be less stressed out, less worry and simply able to drop things at the end of your day more often, rather than issues carrying over into the new day ahead.  

This saying:  'Fill that which is empty, empty that of which is full, '  kinda comes to mind in that regard.

  It also helps to allow yourself to let things be; of which you have no control over.  Having patience slows things down to a perspective that you can deal with right now, and one step at a time.  

Being a person that was once quick to anger;(early 20's) I found a lot had to do with control issues, and my wanting to be in control of so many things.

Boy was I ever stressed and moody most of the time!  At a certain point, and reflecting back on parts of my life; I wanted to change.  I also knew I was potentially a better person, than who I was then. 

 What I first began with was being more patient, and certainly not worrying about those things I had no control over in my life.  

It gradually melted away the negativity in my life.(This took nearly a decade to achieve!)  

That's me though and you could succeed sooner than that.  Patience, in all you do. Oh and don't forget to think about choosing what is right.  

We're all aware of that by age 10 at least and though we have a choice; doing what is right feels good in the long run, our conscience is clearer, and think about this:  

When it comes to telling the truth; you don't have to remember very much! 

Always be true to yourself, to others and don't forget the respect factor in life; 

That whole, 'do unto other's'  saying.  Take it seriously.  

You really have to desire a change in you, for the path to begin! 

Change begins with yourself(nekawA)

 

Man/woman, have been around for thousands of years.

Like everything else on the earth, they have long survived and evolved.

Since those very beginnings; there had been no savior of one's self.

Only the entity(individual) was capable of changing their ways over the lifetime given.  Your body was the vehicle in which your soul took control of to use, while here.  To once again give the ongoing battle of "Ego vs. Conscience" another go.  That constant struggle within of:

Good vs. bad.

Love vs. hate.

Right vs. wrong. 

Life, over the taking of life (senseless killing or elimination of other living things)

The path to change, lies within and no one can save you. 

You can only:

Save yourself

 ~From all of the distractions, temptations, (vices) addictions, obsessive behavior, or struggles within.  No entity (Jesus) or other savior will come along and change it all for you someday.  Especially if you did not understand their message.  Jesus, for example; showed us by living,  it himself.

 It truly resides within YOU!

There are many ways to begin this path and personally I would start here.

Did you honestly believe that you were to begin and end,  this Life,  Here and now:

~the life you've lived since childhood; as a stubborn, possessive, controlling, aggressive, or otherwise individual?   We are not robots.  We can and do change our ways.  Look at yourself? Are you at peace? Are you in control?  

Good luck, on the rest of your journey ahead.

Disciplined vs undisciplined (Where did we fall away)

 

It is more clear to me, that we are all many souls that are occupying different bodies over the course of hundreds, even thousands of years.

So who you are today, represents (possibly) one of many lifetimes already lived on this earth.

(Much like individually occupying a vehicle)

We may be culturally different; however what we are made of is the same.

Somewhere in time, it was learned or understood that to hold power; even over the largest populations of humans:

 One must divide them;  destroy or subdue to conquer.  What better way to sow division? 

Religions (Muslim, Christian,  Jewish,  Hindu,  Protestant,  atheism) etc.

Race (Nationality; what different part of the earth's, many lands of which one has been born upon)

Politics (Democrat, republican, libertarian, independent, conservative) etc.

Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, even NASCAR) etc.

Status or 'classes' in society are clearly a division among us.  We have lost ourselves in the haze of distractions and temptations. All that we were flooded with over the individual lifetimes, that essentially keep us unfocused.  We rarely take time to discover what we are really here for.

What to do about it? Choose, between being "disciplined or undisciplined. "

Recognize the deception and manipulation.   Take control, of who you are and where, you are going.

It really is, as simple as that.    You choose.

Your future

Awaken and surprise yourself of your true potential! 

What is life for?(Your purpose)

 Have you ever heard of reincarnation?    

You will in a moment. 

You all likely may not know it yet but one way to look at life is this:

Life is about learning, experiencing, creating and overall strengthening yourself into the highest part of your physical existence (human body).

I'm not referencing ego here. 

It is about absorbing and balancing all that is good and bad in the physical world; in the end, simply doing what is right.

You are given all of the distractions, temptations and or vices; as obstacles along the way.  Think of things such as drugs, pornography, alcohol, murder (death) and or stealing.  All that which is wrong or bad.

It all isn't there for you to fall into(the trap),  but rather to be a stumbling block or obstacle to overcome in your physical body.

To be aware of it all, and find your way(navigate) away from it's intense pull toward those things.  Few can resist all the many temptations; all that leads you astray.

So what is hell? 

Hell,  is living 'a life' over and over and over, in different bodies until you finally get it right! 

Thus, you have reincarnation.  The cycle that continues all the way until you succeed in your own ascension, back to the "whole of you" in the universe.

To the infinite light of love.  (Fact or fiction?) You decide. 

Where are you on your journey?

Find yourself, align and get back on your true path!

How did we get to where we are today?

Answer: 

By ourselves.  (With clever and hidden manipulation as well)

We chose what to wear in the morning, before work or school.

 (How others will see us)

Some of us chose the vehicle we are driving. 

Most of us chose the type of work we do. 

We chose what music to hear, television shows to watch(which news sources etc)

We choose our friends or who we associate or not associate with. 

We chose what we eat( Being vegan, vegetarian, or just eat to survive in general) 

We choose what beverages we consume, excessively or not. 

We choose the teams in sports( One against another) 

We chose our faith, religion or beliefs 

We chose democrat/republican or other. 

We choose to be active or lazy. 

In all these, we chose or were somehow influenced to be; over the days of our lives.

We're all different but we all have one true purpose: Make life work for us! 

Survive; we are only here until we are no longer here. It isn't a competition, or race to the end. 

Just live, day by day by week by month by year. 

                      Successful, or not, you simply need to be yourself! 

All the wonderful material things you may accumulate in life, does not go with you.

 The memory remains. WHATEVER THAT, will be. 

You decide.

                                  

                                               Time to CHANGE

Just a thought(You're no different)

 You're no different than anybody else:   

 when you drive 10-20 miles over the limit.  When you pass another without using your signals.  When you rush ahead of me just to exit off the ramp in front of us.  When you ride up close to the rear of my vehicle or the one in front of you to try and intimidate the driver into getting out of your way. You're no different than anyone else. Look around! You are a copy or mirror image of the driver's or motorists all around you.                         

      You're no different 

 The difference between you and me?  I choose to be better.   I choose to signal my intentions. I choose to drive within the posted speed or at the limit.  I choose to be courteous and more patient than most. Yes in that aspect;  I am better than you (if these words are what it takes to get you to take the challenge, and better yourself) It takes discipline. It takes restraint. It takes wanting to make it from A to B safely and not as fast as possible.  

What is the point?  

We both still get there and that is the goal.  You're no different. 

   Time to change that in YOU

How did we get here? (Where we are today in society)

 This great "connected" earth we live on today:

We got to where we are now;(not our very existence, but how we are living) by ourselves. No matter how you look at it.

We decide upon religion/faith or to be atheist.(spirituality)  = division

We chose the teams in sports/ competitive events. = division

We decide on political parties or factions(control and structure.)  =  division

We choose our friends/ associates. (To be alone)

We chose the car or truck to drive(image)Where we live or decide to live without.

We decide what music to hear(what forms our thoughts)

 We choose the things we see on television(what forms our thoughts)

We choose who we are in identity(how others see us) Clothing etc.

We choose to eat any or all foods, to be vegan/vegetarian or not to eat but rubish(unhealthy)

Out of all this; we created division among ourselves! 

All chosen by what? "Free will" (Choice)

We can undo it all by choice.

                               So who is really in control?

                                                    We are, ourselves.

Ego VS. Conscience 

                                   What rules you?

The blurred lines of society(You decide)

 Some things in life require a drastic measure or course of action.

     In society, we have boundaries or lines placed upon us for one reason or another.  Be it rules, laws or simply structure for the life we live.

Whether it is religions, morals or otherwise.

Circumstances may arise where we as individuals,  must decide on our own to erase those lines or boundaries.(placed upon us in society)

Be it in marriage,  work, contractual agreements/debts or even the decision of life and death.  To donate organs or be cremated etc. 

It is your life.  If it is out of your control(circumstances) you simply must move on.

What else can you do?

Worry yourself into insanity or death ( internal misery/unhappiness)

The choice is yours, always has been.  

It may not be easy,  but no obstacle or path is ever smooth sailing.  

Where you desire to end up:  calmer waters where you are in control  of YOU.

Go after the peace and serenity within.

The native people's had it right, all along~ 

They lived upon the earth with respect for the things the earth provided.

They valued life; as well as knew it was necessary to take "life". 

Union was not necessarily ceremonial; but it was taken serious.  

They understood, there was and always will be a balance of good/bad.

They also did not attempt to dramatically change, the environment of which they lived!

Our world; heavily distracted

 

From our creation of smart phones with all of their capabilities, to the television and every means of distraction it possesses.   We are inundated with distractions.

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate holidays such as Christmas, the way we do today?

It is part of several that are primarily profit-driven.  That is not bad in and of itself but when it becomes expected; that is where we are today. Not only that, but these holidays begin to consume our minds well before they are upon us.  They tend to make us spend much effort, time and money. 

 Much in the pursuit of things we do not really need.  Material things or candies and treats to gifts that often are not used for very long as far as children go.  The children grow bored of most things after a while. Then it may be recycled to other children or it becomes waste in a landfill.

Consider religions, (Christianity having several holidays attached to it.)  If you take a step back away from it all.  Peel away the layers, you find the illusions of it all.  It's main purpose, outside of making a profit is being a predictable and focused distraction for all who become 'identified' or attached to it.

Distract us from what?  The bigger picture of life or the meaning of our lives.  If you pay attention, you see that so much is part of a means of continual distractions.  To direct our focus outward instead of inward.   Within ourselves and what our purpose here, individually truly might be.  Survive is what we first learn, and then to  grow, achieve and maintain, but to what end?

Overall, most are attached to the material world and all that one may posess (materially) while you are here.  A means of status in the world you live.  Think of those depicted on television shows like 'Jersey Shore' or even 'Friends'.  Both who you are, where you live and what you wear; look like or own is all apart of 'status'.    

  ~Does anything go with us to the otherworld when we pass away (die)?  Hmmm  

Movies, shows or other programs are all a means of distraction as well as simple amusement.  But it indeed goes futher than that.

How obsessed do some become with the music industry (rap, metal or rock music, to even country)?  Obsessed with any new trend or 'what is in' at least for a time?  

With entertainment such as the WWE; and actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger,  you get men/women obsessed with their bodies.  Thus you have gym memberships for all.  Obsessed with an immaculate body.  For who and to what end?  That is great to achieve such levels with the human body however,  But for society?  Does our immaculate body or appearance remain for all time?  No but there is a bit of personal gratitude in such feats or achievements.

Look closer at our obsession in the sports arena; basketball, football (America), soccer and baseball.  All favorite past-times but also major parts of our focused distractions.  Something our Ego becomes attached to, in a big way.

Other aspects such as the outdoor activities like skiing, both water and snow.  ATV riding and hang gliding.  All wonderful ways to enjoy the outdoor life, however it becomes a status symbol for many.  

An obsession that is a magnifier of the ego; that is where it is no longer for leisure and recreation. It becomes related to that of the  'for-profit' industry.  Overall, it has a purpose of distracting us besides simply an outlet or recreation.

Many are counting on the numbers (you) to be there so their profit remains.  Wonderful; nothing wrong with that until you go into a city and you have four or five different chicken or hamburger places to eat from. Automobiles for sale galore and by the way; who is possibly buying them all?  Ask yourself; why do we constantly feel we need new, or newer?  Just a question (things to ponder)  Think outside the impulses of life.

So many distractions and the pursuit of something other than what is found within 

                                                                   'inner peace'.

Life is an adventure for some,  and for many others; they are trying to fit in.  

So you have social media today:  It speaks for itself.  

How many children are affected in a positive way, as a result of social media?

Just keep in mind, you only need to make you happy.  You need to function and survive, wherever you are in the world..  Start with the essential, basics of living.   Plan out life beyond there and look inward, find out who you really are and ask yourself:

Are you in control?

Look at yourself and awaken.  Discover life and yourself beyond the distractions meant to keep us from seeing the bigger picture in our lives.  What matters to you, not to everyone around you.

I've found that looking at ways to help others, is far more rewarding than just pleasing yourself in this world.  We all could learn and discover more!  

Life is; tough love.

 

Here in the real world, we are about survival (No matter where you are on the earth)

We are here to learn, discover and realize 'What is', life's purpose.  Our purpose! 

The reality seen today, has not improved from that of a few decades ago.

(When you measure the good versus bad)  We are faced with more distractions and tempting thoughts or ideas.  We are becoming more isolated within,  although through this technology; we've never been more 'connected'.

  More and more people wish to share their lives on social media,  and what they oddly share, is the illusions of their lives.  

 Trying to show how good your life is to the world when in most cases, life is a tug of war between working and debt from your everyday and or monthly expenses to the unknown scare tactics on the horizon ( ie; viruses, terrorism, wars, to inflation and commodity hoarding) while attempting to make the most of the material world.  All the things that you may physically acquire, for your happiness or status.

All the while, you feel there is something missing. You may wonder who and what really matters in your life (here and now).  It isn't the few hundred or thousand followers or likes that you are seeking approval.  It is not the people you pass on the way to work or at the grocery store.

  Only you matter to you.  Everything else, is your own "isolated ego", that seeks inflation as a collapsed balloon seeks air.  It isn't a contest everyday to see how big we can inflate our isolated-ego,  yet that is how most seem to live.  We have days that do not go well.  We have the usual days that things go relatively fine.  Such is life;  but in life, there are lessons, trials, hardships and happiness. Sadness to joy and tears to regret. 

All that is a form of teaching, if we are going to pay attention. The anger or frustration is simply our isolated ego, not getting it's way.  Let it go, let it be just another day.  

No expectations, no distractions. 

Some things occur beyond our control.  

There is a time to search for the answers, but it may be some other day.

Just live, with no fear of falling or failing because you'll have to just get right back up.  No expectations since no one really owes you anything!  

However, the lessons in life; they are all yours to decipher.  You and everyone around you or those you see; all are here until no longer here.  In existence.

Good or bad, you know the answer.  You have a choice.  (FREE WILL)

You also accept whatever consequences in life.  

Or gain the rewards of your actions.

     Life is tough love(Do not complicate it unnecessarily)

              Do not let others shelter you from experiencing that, 'tough love' in life.

              Think outside the norms of society.  It may very well be that you've been indoctrinated all along.  

                                 Trained to follow and not discover for yourself! 

The messenger (the message ) and the discovery~

 It resides within your hands!

The journey of your life, has always been in your hands.

You possess the knowledge, the power and in time you'll create the path of which to follow.

You must go back in time (your time, that you know and remember).

Go back to the simple ways of life, possibly before the time you were born.

Think of America's 1800's and the old west.~

Better yet, look back into the days before we even kept track of time, days, months and years.

That simpler way of life on earth (Get the picture?)

Life was in your hands, although through much harder work; just in being able to live, survive and  thrive!

You could trust more, around you then.  You had far less distractions (fewer temptations).

Life was more like the old saying; "it takes a village".

Law and order was very much in the early stages  (infancy)

Nevertheless, you had the moral grounds of which most lived by.

The, "do unto others as you would expect they would do unto you".

~Respect~

As time, and our societies evolved:  Countries were founded or created. (Discovered.)

 So too, did laws of the land and the order of which we all would evolve into living.

You had a choice all along; choosing right or wrong. Good and bad. Moral or unjust. 

 Control (dominate )

or Free will.

Success or failure!                 

It has always been in your hands, regardless of the obstacles, trials, health, or otherwise. 

There are some exceptions.  Look a little closer at all the details.  If you still need help?

Just ask, or simply communicate that desire.

 This is here for You.

Find out, once and for all, who you really are.  Simply by learning to live without your ego, dominating you.

It is time to change!     Time to discover!         

The universe awaits...