Change

I feel the need to change lately, after a lot of series of events that had really gotten me to start thinking about my life and what I wanted to really do with it.

At the same time I've gotten back to just writing in general, and I'm directing most of my time now at the other blog (which you could find the link under the glaring image of Patchouli at the left side, in case you came in here unaware that I have two blogs).

I won't be writing here anymore. It was pretty silly for me to feel the need to separate myself into a 'general' and 'persona' writing space, when in the end the purpose is both the same: self expression.

Have a good day, whoever you are.

Words of motivation

You could have the best quote and motivational words from the wisest person in the world.

You could hang it up on your wall;

For you to see every time you wake up;

And every time you go to bed.

But it's not worth a damn if you don't get out there and do something, instead of thinking 'yes, I'm gonna be a different man!'

Do something, whatever it is. Just do something, instead of just all talk - or worse, to hang on to the words of some guys.

Motivation

There appears to be two factors that motivate people:

Rewards, or fears.

Changes, Part III

The next moment you lament how some - or most people really - have move on, to a point where you can't keep up with them; where there's no chemistry; where you just don't get them; where things aren't the same.

Probably the same is being said about you.

We are all ever changing. People don't get the changes - they either reject or accept it.

I feel myself changing everyday, and I feel everyone around me change. Is that a reflection of my own change, or are the changes in me a reflection of the changes that is taking place?

My sanity, pride, intergrity is what I should protect in the face of these... changes. For my own sake.

For either the rejection or acceptance from others, these values are mine, and only mine.

Showing off

Social media is, unfortunately all about showing off and impressing. Maybe the whole idea of connecting is lost amidst all those boasting and shouting.

And maybe it's what bring about the whole 'drama' and bouts of depression. Comparing with others are sure way to feel inadequate. Or maybe how you've been missing out and all.

Still, take everything with a pinch of salt. It ends and begins with the push of a button.

So it is indeed quicker to shut them off rather than get carried away.

Why bother, right?

Time

It's true time is relative, and how we all get the same amount of time - but it can be experienced differently depending on the situation.

However, I strongly disagree with the excuse of 'not having the time' for doing the things that you like.

This is one of the reason that is used when asked why certain works are not being done. Or when we do not meet with certain people. Or do the things that should keep us going through another day - something that makes everyday bearable.

Frankly, it'd be a lot easier if we could just be frank and say 'I'm too lazy to do that'. It'd piss people off, but at least you're not making excuses.

Of course, being frank in certain situation guarantee that you'll get into a fight too. At your own risk, this.

The used

People keep on saying how 'nice people' ends up getting used by others to their expenses. That those... 'friendships' are at the expense of convenience sake.

Are we all selfish, and we take and take and take without the thought of giving? Or are we stupid for putting others first instead of our own priority?

Maybe it's neither. Maybe there is a compromise to these questions.


But one thing for sure: eventually, out there in the world - it's not about you anymore.

It's not about what others can give you - but what YOU can give to THEM.

Sounds cold? Well, others got their lives to live - and you too. Don't you? So stop acting as if we're not in this altogether. You might feel like you're being 'used', but sadly that is how life is - born, consume, die.

Writing whatever

Back in my hometown, where time goes past quickly than ever, without me getting anything done.

Sometimes I weighed the advantage over blogging and just random rambling on social media. One is for instant gratification, and another one calls for some deliberate brandishing of idea - whatever it means.

But the line isn't that thick between those two. Blogging can become a way of talking nothing, while through social media one can dish out some thoughtful musing.

Fortunately this blog here is for unscheduled and messy writings. That's what I'll do, man. I write, therefore I am.

Changes

In staying the same do we find comfort.

In change we find uneasiness.

Now, to enjoy our misery, or to fret as we work for happiness?

Random talking

I wonder if talking to someone, no matter how trivial and insignificant it is, can open up possibilities rather than not saying anything at all.

Or does a thoughtful silence stands better as a replacement?

I wonder.

Do something

We are so tired of seeing how others are doing something, while we mope about our miserable lives.

The truth is, our own laziness bring about the so-called misery. We have no one else to blame - it's not what they do (well, up to a point anyway) that bring about the feeling of being miserable; envy, self depreciation, spite, all that negative feeling.

Social media amplify this sense of misery. Perhaps we are comfortable with sitting in our, well, comfort zone, watching how others go about in their life, and wishing oh if only I could do so and so... you feel connected - you know what's going on - and yet it comes with a terrible sense of inadequacy. And so, you try to bolster up your tiny acts. You want the rest to know that you've been up to something.

Well, be damned, that.

If we're ever going to feel satisfied with how we're doing, stop with the whole petty things being shared out there - with the intent of gaining some sort of attention.

Start doing something, however little, that actually gives you a sense of achievement and happiness. It doesn't have to be big and significant, even small things like learning new skills, picking up a new hobby, seeing new places, talking to other people, trying out new food, taking a walk early in the morning...

Start doing something, no matter how small. Life is insignificant, you say? Only because you haven't done anything significant, even if it seems insignificant in your eyes and others. It's the little things, man.

The little things.