Subliminal Lies
I've been doing a lot of reading and discussing lately. I'm taking great strides in reviving my life that was once so filled with passion, desire, peace and laughter.
For years now I've been quietly telling myself that I was working towards being all that I could be and that eventually I'd achieve happiness. Afterall, society and the media tell me everyday who I am according to which products I buy, how much money I make and what kind of car I drive. Not to forget that bigger is always better because the more you have the better off you are(and we can see the blatant opposite affects from that with biggy fries and America's obesity problem!)..... and so I moved from one financial bracket to another. I sit in a good place financially right now, but you couldn't tell. I fell asleep after high school and believed alot of subliminal lies. Not only that, but I've also found myself (like all of us have) "keeping up with the Jones'"(i want the big house, the nice car, to look cute on the ski hill, the newest gadgets like iPods) and have had others look down on me for my financial position. It divides. Social classes. But we all say that money doesn't matter. We all say it's the idea that counts. Is it really that we are divided by hobbies and interests or is that we are divided by money, power and social class? Well each of has to make our own decision. But that's just it. Most of us are so stuck in our comfort bubbles that we will not even stop to contemplate our lives for one minute. Some of you have contemplated your situation, but stand frozen in fear rather than getting up and doing something about it. I say get up. I say contemplate. Question everything. Don't be a lemming to society and government! Do you know the truths about antibiotics? flouride? Flu shots? antibacterial soap? the meat you eat? Do you wonder? Ever wonder why things don't make sense?
Today I was walking to the break room to get a Coke. Did you know those can clean your toilet bowls? They can clean shit off your driveway? But it is the addiction I can't kick.... but I saw that my pocket contained exactly the right amount ($0.65) for a Coke. This thrills me since I've been having a bit of a rough time with my finances. I thought, "just enough."
Then I remembered being 16. If I received $2.00 from my mom I was ecstatic to be able to buy a pack of cigarettes. If I got $1 I could get a cup of coffee from Denny's and my night was spent with friends and writing poetry. If I got $3.00 I was on top of the fucking world because I could have "it all" with cigarettes, coffee for the night and spend it laughing with my friends. I had no responsibilities, I was easily entertained and laughing with friends was super important to me.
So why did I think the more I aquired the happier I would become? Materials do not really make me happy. They fill a void of temporary happiness. Not fulfillment.
My happiness is with people, my wonder lies in nature, or the stars or the ocean. But I'm so busy working to maintain my materials that I haven't time for the things I really want to do. We've all said that!
And so it is possible after all to aquire the days and feel of when I was 16. I simply have to learn where enough is enough. I have to learn that my job isn't the end all and that if I downsize my life, I could actually choose many different jobs. I won't be caged or boxed in by society anymore if I aquire less because I'll be able to afford that which is really important. Like switching to a more natural toothpaste will eliminate so many bad dentist visits. If I quit using antibacterial soap my body can build up a defense and I won't have to spend so much time at the dr's office aquiring antibiotics which are also not good for us.... and are also found in the meat you eat. Are you seeing a sick trend here? I recently read that the flu doesn't appear to transfer as much from one person to the next as much as it appears that many people get it all at the same time. Or ever notice how only one person gets sick in a household? Can you wonder enough to see what it's really about? Ignorance is not bliss anymore. Ignorance is folly. A blindfold for mass marketers! Because certainly they've done all the research you ever need to know. And that line about false advertisement is a load of bullshit. The truth is you probably have no idea what you're eating and by choosing that daily without even informing yourself is blatant bad investment. You've just purchased your house on a landslide.
It's your choice. You can spend less money on the cheap meat (or insert any product here) and more at the doctor for all the health hazards it causes, or start working on prevention in your diet, over all health, finances, and security.
Open your eyes and remember how good you felt (and free) at 16 or 12 or whatever age it was.... and know that you could still have that as an adult.
Start figuring out what you're responsible for... less is actually better. At least do yourself a favor and get informed....
For years now I've been quietly telling myself that I was working towards being all that I could be and that eventually I'd achieve happiness. Afterall, society and the media tell me everyday who I am according to which products I buy, how much money I make and what kind of car I drive. Not to forget that bigger is always better because the more you have the better off you are(and we can see the blatant opposite affects from that with biggy fries and America's obesity problem!)..... and so I moved from one financial bracket to another. I sit in a good place financially right now, but you couldn't tell. I fell asleep after high school and believed alot of subliminal lies. Not only that, but I've also found myself (like all of us have) "keeping up with the Jones'"(i want the big house, the nice car, to look cute on the ski hill, the newest gadgets like iPods) and have had others look down on me for my financial position. It divides. Social classes. But we all say that money doesn't matter. We all say it's the idea that counts. Is it really that we are divided by hobbies and interests or is that we are divided by money, power and social class? Well each of has to make our own decision. But that's just it. Most of us are so stuck in our comfort bubbles that we will not even stop to contemplate our lives for one minute. Some of you have contemplated your situation, but stand frozen in fear rather than getting up and doing something about it. I say get up. I say contemplate. Question everything. Don't be a lemming to society and government! Do you know the truths about antibiotics? flouride? Flu shots? antibacterial soap? the meat you eat? Do you wonder? Ever wonder why things don't make sense?
Today I was walking to the break room to get a Coke. Did you know those can clean your toilet bowls? They can clean shit off your driveway? But it is the addiction I can't kick.... but I saw that my pocket contained exactly the right amount ($0.65) for a Coke. This thrills me since I've been having a bit of a rough time with my finances. I thought, "just enough."
Then I remembered being 16. If I received $2.00 from my mom I was ecstatic to be able to buy a pack of cigarettes. If I got $1 I could get a cup of coffee from Denny's and my night was spent with friends and writing poetry. If I got $3.00 I was on top of the fucking world because I could have "it all" with cigarettes, coffee for the night and spend it laughing with my friends. I had no responsibilities, I was easily entertained and laughing with friends was super important to me.
So why did I think the more I aquired the happier I would become? Materials do not really make me happy. They fill a void of temporary happiness. Not fulfillment.
My happiness is with people, my wonder lies in nature, or the stars or the ocean. But I'm so busy working to maintain my materials that I haven't time for the things I really want to do. We've all said that!
And so it is possible after all to aquire the days and feel of when I was 16. I simply have to learn where enough is enough. I have to learn that my job isn't the end all and that if I downsize my life, I could actually choose many different jobs. I won't be caged or boxed in by society anymore if I aquire less because I'll be able to afford that which is really important. Like switching to a more natural toothpaste will eliminate so many bad dentist visits. If I quit using antibacterial soap my body can build up a defense and I won't have to spend so much time at the dr's office aquiring antibiotics which are also not good for us.... and are also found in the meat you eat. Are you seeing a sick trend here? I recently read that the flu doesn't appear to transfer as much from one person to the next as much as it appears that many people get it all at the same time. Or ever notice how only one person gets sick in a household? Can you wonder enough to see what it's really about? Ignorance is not bliss anymore. Ignorance is folly. A blindfold for mass marketers! Because certainly they've done all the research you ever need to know. And that line about false advertisement is a load of bullshit. The truth is you probably have no idea what you're eating and by choosing that daily without even informing yourself is blatant bad investment. You've just purchased your house on a landslide.
It's your choice. You can spend less money on the cheap meat (or insert any product here) and more at the doctor for all the health hazards it causes, or start working on prevention in your diet, over all health, finances, and security.
Open your eyes and remember how good you felt (and free) at 16 or 12 or whatever age it was.... and know that you could still have that as an adult.
Start figuring out what you're responsible for... less is actually better. At least do yourself a favor and get informed....
pounded out by Sassenech at 8:24 PM
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