A reflection on identity, values, and the meaning of what we truly possess in life.
Author: Trance
Artist. Writer. Truth seeker.
There are moments when the quiet hum of “progress” grows so loud it drowns out the voice of intuition. In this continuation of Soft Force, we peel back the curtain on the polished promises of modern science and social engineering, and ask: What is really being sold to us — and at what cost? Through the fog of problem–reaction–solution tactics, we trace the engineered narratives influencing conception, parenting, and the very meaning of what it is to be human.
We’re often told that we need to “fake it until we make it” or that the key to success lies in relentless positive thinking. But what if the real power comes from simply being honest with ourselves? What if it’s not about pretending or forcing a mindset, but rather about aligning with who we truly are and what we genuinely want? Affirmations aren’t magic words. They’re tools to help us rewire, refocus, and reconnect to our authentic desires. It’s about stepping away from the noise, shedding the limitations, and embracing the freedom to live without fear of judgment or unknowable outcomes.
There comes a point when the pursuit of knowledge loses its shine — not because it’s unworthy, but because it reveals itself as unending. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to explore how things work and why they are the way they appear to be. But somewhere along the way, I began to see that information alone isn’t enough — that what we call “knowing” often feels more like forgetting. This piece is a reflective immersion into that shift — from external seeking to internal remembering, from surface learning to soulful resonance.
We live in an age where stories prop up systems, and symbols masquerade as truths. Behind the curtains of power, prosperity, and progress, something older stirs — a fracture, a failing, a collective remembering. This isn’t some doom-laden prophecy, but a recognition that the masks are slipping. Nations, as we’ve been taught to know them, are myths. And now, many are beginning to see through the veil — questioning, opting out, and seeking something more honest, more human.