The pursuit of money and societal expectations often distract us from our true needs and potential, leaving us enslaved by a soulless culture, while the freedom to explore, learn, and live authentically is the key to reclaiming our vitality and deeper connection with life.
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What do you want to be when you grow up? This common question, often asked of children, is a psychological distraction that enslaves the spirit. The belief that money is the key to survival, and that a well-paying job is necessary, is a lie. The global economy is capitalistic, regardless of political systems, and it’s crucial we understand the system we live in to avoid being derailed by those with hidden agendas.
So, what do we truly need? Food, shelter, access to knowledge, a supportive community, and the freedom to pursue our passions. Yet, most people lack the basic skills to grow food or build shelter, relying on technology to think for them.
Many are content with mediocrity, numb to the soulless culture and technology-driven distractions around them. We must break free from this cycle. Think of someone like Leonardo da Vinci — a polymath whose curiosity would be at odds with our modern, industrialized world. Our society, too, is in need of change. It’s time to jump out of the pot before it comes to a boil.
When we’re free to breathe, explore, and think for ourselves, we naturally develop curiosity. We must embrace the raw, unpredictable ecstasy of life, finding our way back to “hell yeah!” or “no thanks!” Let go of controlling your thoughts and instead find your breath, your heartbeat, and a peaceful presence. Worries and anxieties may be rooted in reality, but they’re already being resolved.
Grow, mature, laugh, cry, and heal. Let go of rigid thinking and reconnect with a childlike curiosity. Spend more time in nature, in silence, and in contemplation. The answers are waiting for you.
Solvitur ambulando
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