It's hard when substances that dull our pain start to be associated with "feeling better". I wish there were more positive words I could give this person, but my truth is that the world, and by extension the universe, is beautiful because it exists with no regard for us. We're just another wonderful output of the universe, not its leader or companion.
The only succor for this condition of existence is that nothing is predictable and everything is subject to change. That includes us, our goals, and the actions we take every day. Maybe where this author is needs to change.
Great work @stellabelle, you're killing my work productivity as usual ;)
"We're just another wonderful output of the universe, not its leader or companion." Damn, this was good. Are you a philosopher? I had never thought of it that way, but I had suspected it. I agree with you of course. Humans are attached to timelines because of our birth/death linear life, but the universe doesn't work like that. Best to be like water, in constant flux, thereby becoming more align with natural processes and less attached to outcomes.
thank you for that very nice compliment. I read, write and think. A lot. I've also experienced a lot of extreme adversity and have tried to embrace the lessons and wisdom that can be derived from such trials.
If we could only realize that we're mostly water already, we'd see that we actively have that alignment in us. But I think people expect positive outcomes with this line of thought instead of reaching for the peace it can provide us in our own personal storms of existence.
Jesus, you need to write a book. Seriously. Have you already?
Hmm.... I have to admit, I'm a little intrigued, as I have a sweet spot for talk like that.
And now I am naturally curious about the trials of which you speak. Are you at work right now?
NYC?
Yep, I'm in the NBC tower as we speak.
I haven't written a book yet, but I have written a rock album that examines the encroaching surveillance state (Mount Weather), the inexactitude of happiness through fame or popularity (Monument), and letting go of belief in the face of love (Crooked Smile). The album was named "In-falling Matter" and the name was Magnoliablack.
In my 35 short years, the time I spent writing and performing in a band is easily the highlight of my existence... free therapy on stage for me, great conversations after the shows + whiskey = Existential contentment haha
@prufarchy and @stellabelle , Bruce Lee's last sentence in his short manifesto called "Be Like Water" he said " I must first accept myself by going with and not against my nature.” I believe he meant that we are naturally like water already by our natural inclinations but I believe we have a hard time tapping into our true natures because of socialization.
Hi prufarchy, weird thing, there's no reply button on your response back to me below so I'm responding back again here. :) Yes, that is what Bruce taught was unique about his fighting style. Look for the "paths of least resistance" for the "easier way." In the last 5 years I have walked through whatever open doors appeared before me and have gone around walls instead of trying to break them down. I do feel that the "path of least resistance" and the "easier way" is the way to lead my life for now on. Trying hard to make things happen I have found just doesn't seem to work.
I guess if I reply to my original post here it falls below the last post when it publishes. I'm still learning how the little things work here on Steemit. :)
Bruce Lee was a very moving person, I believe he was in touch with his water. I can't remember exactly where I heard this, but I remember someone positing that the water outside of us, in rain, snow, rivers and lakes holds memory and energy. And that same water, within us, responds likewise to our memory and energy. Or maybe that's what I took away from it, I can't recall.
Either way, I agree that we are naturally like water already by our natural inclinations. In our youth, we flow down the paths of least resistance: loving our parents, loving to play, especially with friends, who we also tend to love. But as we develop into this society, we start to go against our natural inclination, or flow.
maybe your true work is providing us with highly intelligent responses that change our worldview?
Seems like the only work I've ever had a passion for has been listening to others and discussing existence. So naturally, I work in digital advertising operations :/ ... Stupid student debt
Oh, you sound like me. I love thinking and talking about existence, too. It appears you are in need of something as your use of the word, "Stupid student debt" indicates to me that you feel you must do work that is beneath you in order to pay off your debts.
What does Black Swan mean to you personally? Can you identify with a Black Swan or does the concept feel out of your reach? I am curious about your answer.
If I had to, I'd scrub toilets to make sure the student loan people didn't come after my family like they've tried already when I was homeless and unable to pay, post-navy. I don't feel there is any work above or below me and I'm fortunate to be tech savvy enough to have completed a career and industry change.
But working with advertising isn't fulfilling, no.
Having never seen the movie, I'm only familiar with the concept. To me, Black Swan is an introspective moment that comes after an unexpected big change, a rationalizing of what's happened. It approaches the maxim of "everything happens for a reason," and I can easily identify with that when I think about how, if the events in my life hadn't happened this way, I wouldn't be the exact person I am today. That being said, I don't believe anything happens for a reason. It's the only way I can continue to see the universe as beautiful, instead of calculating and malicious.