Somewhere along the line … the intellects, after a generation or two of general peace, ease of living, and prosperity, no longer under pressure from primal drivers, sociopolitical weights and measures, unfettered by outdated dogma and survivor guilt, begin the unfortunate cycle — a downward spiral of philosophical proportions.
Tag: social engineering
It appears that at least once per generation, and on numerologically significant dates, events are orchestrated to shock and traumatize the human collective. The unsuspecting masses are abruptly interrupted and knocked unsteady while simply living their lives, enjoying familiar routines, pursuing their careers or vocations, practicing their arts or trades, bettering themselves, or providing for their families.
As men, we have aspirations, desires, goals, and aims, and as a result, we tend to be hard on ourselves on a regular basis; giving ourselves shit for taking too long to get an idea (or our careers, or families) started, not earning enough, not having enough confidence, not being healthy or strong enough, being a beta male, p-whipped whiner — whatever it is. It’s alright! This is natural, par for the course, and very, very common, even among the most successful, rich, and wealthy.
We live in a world saturated with distractions and manipulated narratives that encourage us to fear and suppress our true selves. From consumerism and violence to societal expectations and psychological manipulation, we’ve been conditioned to conform and disconnect from our authentic power. To reclaim our purpose and inner truth, we must break free from these artifices, confront our fears, and reconnect with the divine essence within us.
Significant societal change requires a critical mass of people to believe in or engage with new ideas. This influence is often shaped by mass media, social media, and cultural narratives that manipulate public perception through fear, distraction, and curated content. It is therefore essential for individuals to become aware of and reclaim the narrative that shapes their reality and collective future.