u/Beastie_1323

Ever looked around at everyone else around you and felt as though you are independent of them? That feeling of standing still in a room full of marionettes.

Here's the fascinating thing about how we function from a Beastie's perspective. None of us are truly independent of one another. Our minds only trick us into believing we have complete autonomy. We are all connected and all rely on one another.

When you wake up in a house, construction workers and architects had to design, plan, and build it. The lumber had to be grown, harvested, cut, and treated. Every little nail had to be manufactured. All of it had to be delivered to the warehouses and stores where it was purchased from. All this and more came from the hard labour, blood, sweat, and tears of many hands until it became your home.

No matter how low on the totem pole you are, you serve a purpose and have a responsibility. Take pride in your work, no matter how menial it may appear to you at that time. The task you are doing actually does support the bigger picture. Some individuals lose sight of the forest for the trees.

We all contribute to society. We all share this place called Earth. Some individuals hate each other but don't realize they're actually helping each other. For one man could be a factory worker producing interior pieces for a car, while the other is an assembler. Unbeknownst to one another, they both need each other.

If we didn't rely on each other, our lives would not be what they are now. So even the person you hate the most is contributing in some manner to your life, and vice versa.

We are all adults here. For some individuals, their foolishness and hubris are causing their lives and many others to be more shallow and one-sided than they truly need to be.

So have common decency. Use common sense. You may think or feel you are alone and independent, but in reality, you are not and never have been.

That is a good thing, whether you see it or not. Realize you would not be where you are today without others.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Ever looked around at everyone else around you and felt as though you are independent of them? That feeling of standing still in a room full of marionettes.

Here's the fascinating thing about how we function from a Beastie's perspective. None of us are truly independent of one another. Our minds only trick us into believing we have complete autonomy. We are all connected and all rely on one another.

When you wake up in a house, construction workers and architects had to design, plan, and build it. The lumber had to be grown, harvested, cut, and treated. Every little nail had to be manufactured. All of it had to be delivered to the warehouses and stores where it was purchased from. All this and more came from the hard labour, blood, sweat, and tears of many hands until it became your home.

No matter how low on the totem pole you are, you serve a purpose and have a responsibility. Take pride in your work, no matter how menial it may appear to you at that time. The task you are doing actually does support the bigger picture. Some individuals lose sight of the forest for the trees.

We all contribute to society. We all share this place called Earth. Some individuals hate each other but don't realize they're actually helping each other. For one man could be a factory worker producing interior pieces for a car, while the other is an assembler. Unbeknownst to one another, they both need each other.

If we didn't rely on each other, our lives would not be what they are now. So even the person you hate the most is contributing in some manner to your life, and vice versa.

We are all adults here. For some individuals, their foolishness and hubris are causing their lives and many others to be more shallow and one-sided than they truly need to be.

So have common decency. Use common sense. You may think or feel you are alone and independent, but in reality, you are not and never have been.

That is a good thing, whether you see it or not. Realize you would not be where you are today without others.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

How we approach life has changed, from survival to civilization. We've grown and adapted, found comfort and security.

What we are lacking as individuals now is peace of mind. Idle hands are the devil's playground. The calmer and simpler our tasks become, the more boredom sets in.

This boredom causes us to approach conversation and life differently. This pattern causes us to ferment in our thoughts. This is where things of little importance become major ordeals. Where drama and conflict stem from on an individual scale. Bored people with nothing but time and money sway the balance and harmony quite often in our lives.

The harder you work, the more you exert yourself, the less likely you are to sit around ruminating in thought.

If we look back in time, this was evident. We approached life methodically. Rarely did we kill time out of boredom. We always had things to do, meaningful things. Yes, we had our games and our rituals but they were more about community than distraction.

Today's day and age has created this pseudo-environment of paperwork and pointless endeavors that waste our time but feel productive.

Our minds are constantly outworking our bodies. When we try to relax, our thoughts are still going because we have used our minds excessively. If the body is tired, the mind is quiet. If the mind is tired, the body has excessive resources to use up, so it pushes that energy into our already taxed mind.

Much of this is known, which is why we have gyms and outdoor activities to burn off the energy we've accumulated.

I am not a lover of sports, but I see the value in what they offer. They train us to stay active, work as a team, and stay in the game instead of chasing butterflies.

In this world, we have thinkers and doers. Why not be both? Have an equal balance.

Let the mind and the body work as one.

Sitting on the couch eating Cheesy Poofs, playing video games, and watching TV all day is not enough stimulation for a healthy balance.

Some take it too far in the other direction. Instead of ruminating in thought, they rarely think about things for long durations, instead focusing on what's right in front of them.

In our approach to life before civilization, we were solely focused on survival: hunting, gathering, and sheltering. These were the most dangerous yet simplistic days of mankind.

Our minds are easily distracted. Then the distraction turns into our desire. In today's world, this is the default network we run on. Constant distractions are seen as the goal of life, instead of reproduction, safety, security, and shelter.

As time progresses, it's harder and harder to look back and be willing to settle for a simpler, more physical way of life.

So, if you are able-bodied, join sports, exercise, go for walks, get your blood pumping. Abstain from easy distractions constantly.

What you will find is that distractions are no longer as or more important to you than life is. But it makes you appreciate them more, which is where you can easily fall back into the cycle.

Be mindful and use moderation you might find yourself more at ease.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Life as an oblivious person is a wonderful thing.

Only concerned with the task at hand, mind blank of worries, reflection, and deeper thought. Always missing the punchline and the timing.

Unaware of advancements and possibilities, just floating through life lost in their own universe. There’s a quiet, peaceful comfort in not worrying about anything — a kind of non-partisanship. No heavy obligations, just bills and freedom.

Not aware of conflict or hardship, not concerned with what could or could not be. Just simple, single-minded effort to push forward and guide the way.

I do not mock these individuals. In fact, in a way I envy them. They’ve found a way to casually stroll through life on easy mode. Things simply fall into place for them, even though they have little awareness or knowledge of how.

Obliviousness by nature is truly a wonderful gift that most of us are lacking.

Stay oblivious and live well, my space cadets. You don’t know how lucky you are.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Life as an oblivious person is a wonderful thing.

Only concerned with the task at hand, mind blank of worries, reflection, and deeper thought. Always missing the punchline and the timing.

Unaware of advancements and possibilities, just floating through life lost in their own universe. There’s a quiet, peaceful comfort in not worrying about anything — a kind of non-partisanship. No heavy obligations, just bills and freedom.

Not aware of conflict or hardship, not concerned with what could or could not be. Just simple, single-minded effort to push forward and guide the way.

I do not mock these individuals. In fact, in a way I envy them. They’ve found a way to casually stroll through life on easy mode. Things simply fall into place for them, even though they have little awareness or knowledge of how.

Obliviousness by nature is truly a wonderful gift that most of us are lacking.

Stay oblivious and live well, my space cadets. You don’t know how lucky you are.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Regardless of the many states of emotion and reasoning we have, we are all consciously aware of the decisions we make.

Whether we admit it or not, we are aware of our choices in life. Many people believe that everyone else and everything else is to blame for their situation in life. In fact, only a minority of our actions are without conscious decision.

The excuses and blame games we play are only justified by our need to prove to ourselves that we are always in the right.

People fear being wrong or being in the wrong. Why? Because the ego and self-righteousness of our person gets criticized or ridiculed. Hell, I could be wrong about all of what I've said thus far, but in the grand scheme of things, does that truly matter? No, not overtly.

We make mistakes. We are in the wrong from time to time, but some stubbornly persist with the narrative that they are never to blame for their actions. Here's my take: if your confidence in yourself and others is that low, then you can never be right or wrong. You're non-partisan in the endeavors of actual life, off in your own little world.

We have yet to fully understand what consciousness is or where it began. But some things are certain. It makes us responsible for our actions and our person.

The common issue that seems to be progressing is people's unwillingness to take ownership of their choices. If you don't want to take ownership and lack accountability, someone else will take the reins and hold you accountable. Simple as that.

But the insistent need for this is baffling. If we consistently choose to facilitate others in our choices and push our prerogatives, then our lives will remain at the mercy of others.

Not as a victim, but as a puppet or fool. If you blame others for your actions and behaviours, then you are already being set up as the fool.

A victim is someone who had another forcefully take away their freedom and choices in life. These are tragic misfortunes that another is fully to blame for and should be held accountable for.

A fool, on the other hand, is one who actively seeks out victimhood because they think it's the best way to protect their insecurities and pass the buck to everyone else.

These people diminish the real, tragic victims and destroy the good faith in others. These individuals seem to be growing in numbers: children in adult bodies.

I do not wish this on anyone, fool or not, because the more fools are out there, the less trust the system has in us, and our freedoms get taken away until we too are puppets.

You are your own person. No one else can live your life for you. Take ownership over your person.

We are easily manipulated creatures. In some ways, we are highly intelligent and logical, but when it comes to emotions and self-built belief systems, we are fragile. Easily persuaded and provoked.

So take responsibility for your emotions, but try to understand them so you can control them instead of allowing your emotions to control you.

Realize bad things happen to everyone. The person next to you has had their share of hardships just as much as the next. That doesn't make anyone a victim of themselves or others.

It's just a fact of life. Think of it like a trial, small to big, if that helps you work through it better. But at the end of the day, most of us are where we are because of our choices. It's only fair to others to take responsibility for our actions.

We all have thoughts that trigger certain opinions or emotions, but those thoughts don't make anyone good or bad. It's the mind pushing the limits of our boundaries, testing for weak spots. What makes us good or bad is what we do with our thoughts, how much stock we actually put in them versus how much we analyze our reasoning for further understanding.

Our emotions can be wild and extreme at times, often leading to further distress, but understanding why we acted as we did is the most valuable information we can obtain for further development.

I see a lot more childish behaviour from adults than I do in actual children. At a young age, most are taught the correct way to present themselves in our society. They are given rules and proper manners. But when they become adults, they rebel against that, sometimes justified, other times not.

What it does is create a systemic loop of going unchecked. Now, lots of people out there do act their age, but that's becoming a novelty as time progresses. If you look back even 10–20 years ago, there is a massive difference in society, maturity, and what it means to be an adult.

Children want to be adults, adults want to be children, and no one is satisfied with their place in life. But somewhere, at some point and time, someone will have to be the adult and shut down the stupidity before it gets out of hand.

The more freedom and agency we have, the more we seek the opposite. It's a hilarious hypocrisy.

Because of this, many people in our societies are at their wits' end trying to compensate for the lack of ownership in others.

These are the people many blame for taking away their toys, but it should have been a realization a long time ago. How many people do you actually trust to behave like an honest member of society today?

Maybe I truly am wrong, but I have yet to see why I should put faith in others' decision-making skills outside of house and home.

We all understand that time is non-linear. In fact, we still aren’t 100% sure how time flows. We’re all very aware of it, and it’s on most of our minds from time to time ;}.

What if, for an interesting experiment, we treated time differently—not as a measurement of continuity and development, but as an array, similar to an array in coding languages?

Coding arrays have loops, contiguous memory, multi-dimensions, etc.

What if you applied that to time, like a biological array?

We all understand that time is non-linear. In fact, we still aren’t 100% sure how time flows. We’re all very aware of it, and it’s on most of our minds from time to time ;}.

What if, for an interesting experiment, we treated time differently—not as a measurement of continuity and development, but as an array, similar to an array in coding languages?

Coding arrays have loops, contiguous memory, multi-dimensions, etc.

What if you applied that to time, like a biological array?

​Just a general hello to everyone out there. This is my thank you and apology to society.

​Throughout my endless observations, philosophical musings, and posts through the eyes of a Beastie, I have yet to ask all of you about your thoughts on this world we live in, as well as what you've observed and explored.

​What are your ideologies, and where do you hold your values?

​It was ignorant of me to impose my perception onto all of you without asking how you feel about my conduct thus far. Was it truly ignorant of me?

​What are your thoughts on the posts I create? Are they too long? Are they topics that are already well-known, or is there something I am missing? Is there possibly something in your own perception that I have gotten wrong?

​I am asking for a thoughtful critique—a check of my perspective, if you will.

​What things do you see? I would like to understand the good, the bad, and the ugly.

​Why ask all of a sudden? Because why not? You, the readers, are the ones who observe my writings.

​Whether you agree or disagree with me, I value your insights. How else does one grow an understanding of this society and world?

​Thank you,

I appreciate any and all feedback.

​Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

​Just a general hello to everyone out there. This is my thank you and apology to society.

​Throughout my endless observations, philosophical musings, and posts through the eyes of a Beastie, I have yet to ask all of you about your thoughts on this world we live in, as well as what you've observed and explored.

​What are your ideologies, and where do you hold your values?

​It was ignorant of me to impose my perception onto all of you without asking how you feel about my conduct thus far. Was it truly ignorant of me?

​What are your thoughts on the posts I create? Are they too long? Are they topics that are already well-known, or is there something I am missing? Is there possibly something in your own perception that I have gotten wrong?

​I am asking for a thoughtful critique—a check of my perspective, if you will.

​What things do you see? I would like to understand the good, the bad, and the ugly.

​Why ask all of a sudden? Because why not? You, the readers, are the ones who observe my writings.

​Whether you agree or disagree with me, I value your insights. How else does one grow an understanding of this society and world?

​Thank you,

I appreciate any and all feedback.

​Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Listen more than you speak; Opinions are like a**holes everyone has one, and you don’t always have to use yours.

Speak when spoken to; Let the other person finish their train of thought never cut them off.

Seen and not heard; Be present, stay calm, and don’t disturb others.

Eye for an eye; It goes both ways. When something good is done to you, return it. When something bad is done to you, respond at the same level nothing more. Control the progression and the aggression. Don’t escalate just to escalate.

You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you’ll get what you need; The Rolling Stones hit the nail on the head.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained; Doing the same thing every day makes life dull. Try something new.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy; A life with no balance is a sad one. Be responsible. Monitor yourself so you don’t play away your life or give away all your time.

The two inner wolves; One is calm, disciplined, and measured. The other is reactive, impulsive, and quick to escalate.

Every choice you make whether you listen or interrupt, whether you reciprocate fairly or overreact, whether you stay balanced or burn out feeds one of them. Ask yourself which wolf you’re feeding.

K.I.S.S keep it simple stupid; Don't overthink and over complicate life. Its complicated enough as is.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Did this cause why not stress test my interpretation/theory. Enjoy.

If you apply your "Imperfect Beastie Bible Theory" as a systems stress test, the interesting part is that you aren't asking whether modern society is "good" or "bad." You're asking: what happens when a civilization's systems are pushed by pressures they were not designed to handle?

Using your framework:

1. Central authority (government/institutions)

Biblical pattern: A central authority forms to create order, but over time it can become disconnected from the people it governs.

Modern stress test:

Governments are expected to solve housing, healthcare, addiction, education, infrastructure, climate, security, and economic problems simultaneously.

The complexity of society has grown faster than many institutions' ability to respond.

Trust declines when people see problems repeating without visible solutions.

System failure risk: The gap between what people expect and what institutions can realistically deliver widens.

2. Agents (citizens, corporations, organizations)

Biblical pattern: Individuals and groups act according to incentives, sometimes creating unintended consequences.

Modern stress test:

Corporations optimize for profit and efficiency.

Individuals optimize for affordability and convenience.

Governments optimize for stability and economic indicators.

Each actor may be making rational choices, but the combined outcome can create instability.

Example:

Consumers want cheaper goods.

Companies move production where it is cheapest.

Local industries shrink.

Communities lose economic independence.

Nobody necessarily planned the outcome, but the system produced it.

3. The stressors

Your framework would identify modern stressors as:

Housing affordability

Aging populations

Healthcare capacity

Public debt

Declining trust

Digital dependence

Political polarization

Economic inequality

Rapid technological change

The biblical parallel would be that these are not necessarily "punishments" but pressure tests revealing weaknesses already present.

4. Feedback mechanisms

This is where your comparison gets interesting.

In biblical stories, societies often have warning signals:

prophets,

debates,

advisors,

public unrest.

Modern equivalents might be:

elections,

journalism,

protests,

economic indicators,

public opinion.

The question becomes: Are modern societies listening to their warning signals, or are they dismissing them until the system reaches a crisis point?

5. The recurring human pattern

Your theory's strongest argument is probably here.

Ancient pattern:

Society grows.

Success creates comfort.

Comfort creates complacency.

Problems accumulate.

Warnings are ignored.

Crisis forces adaptation.

Society rebuilds.

The cycle repeats.

Applied today:

Technology increases capability.

Efficiency increases.

Systems become more complex.

People become dependent on those systems.

Resilience decreases.

A disruption exposes weaknesses.

The big question your framework raises is:

Are we currently in a "warning phase" or a "collapse phase"?

Historically, many societies experience long periods where problems accumulate without immediate collapse. The ability to adapt is what determines the outcome.

The thing that stands out about your interpretation is that it removes the supernatural element and focuses on the recurring mechanics:

Humans create systems to solve problems. Those systems become more complex. Complexity creates new vulnerabilities. Humans then have to adapt to the problems created by their own solutions.

That pattern is visible throughout history—from ancient kingdoms to modern economies. The debate is whether today's systems are still flexible enough to correct themselves before the stress exceeds their ability to adapt.

Did this cause why not stress test my interpretation/theory. Enjoy.

If you apply your "Imperfect Beastie Bible Theory" as a systems stress test, the interesting part is that you aren't asking whether modern society is "good" or "bad." You're asking: what happens when a civilization's systems are pushed by pressures they were not designed to handle?

Using your framework:

1. Central authority (government/institutions)

Biblical pattern: A central authority forms to create order, but over time it can become disconnected from the people it governs.

Modern stress test:

Governments are expected to solve housing, healthcare, addiction, education, infrastructure, climate, security, and economic problems simultaneously.

The complexity of society has grown faster than many institutions' ability to respond.

Trust declines when people see problems repeating without visible solutions.

System failure risk: The gap between what people expect and what institutions can realistically deliver widens.

2. Agents (citizens, corporations, organizations)

Biblical pattern: Individuals and groups act according to incentives, sometimes creating unintended consequences.

Modern stress test:

Corporations optimize for profit and efficiency.

Individuals optimize for affordability and convenience.

Governments optimize for stability and economic indicators.

Each actor may be making rational choices, but the combined outcome can create instability.

Example:

Consumers want cheaper goods.

Companies move production where it is cheapest.

Local industries shrink.

Communities lose economic independence.

Nobody necessarily planned the outcome, but the system produced it.

3. The stressors

Your framework would identify modern stressors as:

Housing affordability

Aging populations

Healthcare capacity

Public debt

Declining trust

Digital dependence

Political polarization

Economic inequality

Rapid technological change

The biblical parallel would be that these are not necessarily "punishments" but pressure tests revealing weaknesses already present.

4. Feedback mechanisms

This is where your comparison gets interesting.

In biblical stories, societies often have warning signals:

prophets,

debates,

advisors,

public unrest.

Modern equivalents might be:

elections,

journalism,

protests,

economic indicators,

public opinion.

The question becomes: Are modern societies listening to their warning signals, or are they dismissing them until the system reaches a crisis point?

5. The recurring human pattern

Your theory's strongest argument is probably here.

Ancient pattern:

Society grows.

Success creates comfort.

Comfort creates complacency.

Problems accumulate.

Warnings are ignored.

Crisis forces adaptation.

Society rebuilds.

The cycle repeats.

Applied today:

Technology increases capability.

Efficiency increases.

Systems become more complex.

People become dependent on those systems.

Resilience decreases.

A disruption exposes weaknesses.

The big question your framework raises is:

Are we currently in a "warning phase" or a "collapse phase"?

Historically, many societies experience long periods where problems accumulate without immediate collapse. The ability to adapt is what determines the outcome.

The thing that stands out about your interpretation is that it removes the supernatural element and focuses on the recurring mechanics:

Humans create systems to solve problems. Those systems become more complex. Complexity creates new vulnerabilities. Humans then have to adapt to the problems created by their own solutions.

That pattern is visible throughout history—from ancient kingdoms to modern economies. The debate is whether today's systems are still flexible enough to correct themselves before the stress exceeds their ability to adapt.

Our approach to life is the determining factor in our perception of everything. If you or I, or anyone for that matter, were to take everything bad that happens to us to heart, our defensiveness would take control of our lives in a destructive way.

Why darken your world? All that does is create limitations on yourself. People generally have good days and bad days, determined by our mood, but some minds form patterns through neurological pathways easier than others. The longer you allow yourself to stay in a bad mood, the more you gaslight yourself, and the more you damage your trust and relationships with others. Rainy days come and go; let them.

Some may be limiting themselves by only ever looking in one direction. I've been there myself, where you see no path forward because you're ignorant to other opinions or perspectives.

The good thing about these self-imposed limitations is that they are easily broken. Instead of reassuring and fueling your negativity, you can choose to view lighter material. A lot of deep, heavy conversations and topics sit on our shoulders, but forcing ourselves to focus on funnier, more outlandish things can have a positive impact and break that stranglehold.

It's hard to be moody and self-loathing when you're listening to lighthearted music and watching classic cartoons. For example, it's hard to dive too deeply into yourself when Bugs Bunny is on TV ;).

If you notice this pattern of behaviour, if you're frustrated and burnt out, don't wallow in misery or self-pity. Divert your attention to silly things.

If you feel this applies to you, when something heavy or dark happens, do things that keep you active and listen to things that make you smile. It may sound ridiculous or absurd because your mood doesn't allow it to make sense. But say you listen to heavy, deep, dark music and notice your thoughts are becoming darker. Turn on fun country or party songs you would hear on the radio. You may notice a slow change in your mood over time, one that moves in a positive direction.

We have enough restrictions and limitations in life, so adding more onto ourselves is simply pointless.

Morticians have to stop themselves from falling into this trap especially. The same goes for doctors, lawyers, psychologists, and others who deal with heavy topics every day. They do it out of care and with respect. They take on those burdens to make it easier for us, so we don't victimize ourselves or hold onto pain. So we can remember the good times, the fun times, and most importantly, so we don't limit our lives. They have the resources and skiil to proccess these topics, but even they can still fall into this as easily as anyone else.

Cherish good memories, understand the bad ones, but most importantly, don't lose yourself in the depths of the ocean. Poke your head out and get some fresh air. Brighten your day, because the truth is, no one else can do this for you. No one else can take over your thoughts, you have to find healthy ways to cope with them.

If a friend offers to take you out somewhere and you don’t feel like it, force yourself to go and enjoy the day. If a family member offers up a plan to go do something even get groceries go with them. Don't allow yourself to go unchecked.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Regardless of where any of us stand in life, we see the same world. Some see the success of others as a personal deficit — the fact that another person accomplished their goal before they did. This results in the feeling that the world we are now accustomed to asks for what seems like our soul, while others reap the rewards.

Then there’s the thought: “Well, someone else has done this before, so why bother?”

Why? Because that’s how you discover what may have been missed. Or how you use your imagination. Maybe you find an easier or different approach that turns out to be useful. Something some of us lost and forgot existed. The fascination with the unknown — and our mind’s way of filling in the blanks — is different for every individual.

The more predictions we make, the more disheartened we become. We use what little knowledge we have to try to explain tomorrow. The beautiful thing about life is that we honestly can’t predict what will happen to us tomorrow. We could win the lottery for all we know. So look forward to tomorrow, and live for today.

What’s the true key to demotivation? Overthinking and forming conclusions. Life is full of mysteries. When you scroll endlessly through information and watch an infinite supply of videos, you’re living someone else’s life and turning yours into a story.

What causes other forms of demotivation is the sheer fact that we all consume information and form conclusions without the experience behind them. It’s like planning a trip somewhere, then watching videos and deciding “maybe I won’t” instead of actually going — sh*tty or not. The experience itself is the true currency in life. Watching videos can show us things and has its usefulness, but it should never prevent you from learning or trying things on your own.

We are living in a world that treats online information as if it confers a doctorate, making some people believe they are internet therapists, psychologists, or diagnosticians — for themselves and for others. It’s understandable, but it’s destroying us and causing people to diagnose everyone around them.

Leave it to the professionals. This train of curiosity only leads to professionals having to take things as matter-of-fact and sometimes misdiagnosing, which are serious issues at the moment. Don’t put the burdens of strangers on your shoulders, and don’t become your own quack doctor who clogs the hospitals for people who may actually need assistance.

As much as I myself loathe going to see professionals for work or injuries, it’s my responsibility as an adult not to jump to my own conclusions. They serve a purpose and have the skills and training behind them. Is it a perfect system? Hell no. But it’s there for a reason. Use it and save yourself the anguish. Get multiple opinions. Double- and triple-check. Make sure you understand and come to terms with whatever it may or may not be.

Some people’s lack of motivation stems from over-analyzing, over-complicating, and under-appreciating what makes life beautiful in the first place. There’s no need to defeat yourself, because in the end you’re the only one who will lose.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

Regardless of where any of us stand in life, we see the same world. Some see the success of others as a personal deficit — the fact that another person accomplished their goal before they did. This results in the feeling that the world we are now accustomed to asks for what seems like our soul, while others reap the rewards.

Then there’s the thought: “Well, someone else has done this before, so why bother?”

Why? Because that’s how you discover what may have been missed. Or how you use your imagination. Maybe you find an easier or different approach that turns out to be useful. Something some of us lost and forgot existed. The fascination with the unknown — and our mind’s way of filling in the blanks — is different for every individual.

The more predictions we make, the more disheartened we become. We use what little knowledge we have to try to explain tomorrow. The beautiful thing about life is that we honestly can’t predict what will happen to us tomorrow. We could win the lottery for all we know. So look forward to tomorrow, and live for today.

What’s the true key to demotivation? Overthinking and forming conclusions. Life is full of mysteries. When you scroll endlessly through information and watch an infinite supply of videos, you’re living someone else’s life and turning yours into a story.

What causes other forms of demotivation is the sheer fact that we all consume information and form conclusions without the experience behind them. It’s like planning a trip somewhere, then watching videos and deciding “maybe I won’t” instead of actually going — sh*tty or not. The experience itself is the true currency in life. Watching videos can show us things and has its usefulness, but it should never prevent you from learning or trying things on your own.

We are living in a world that treats online information as if it confers a doctorate, making some people believe they are internet therapists, psychologists, or diagnosticians — for themselves and for others. It’s understandable, but it’s destroying us and causing people to diagnose everyone around them.

Leave it to the professionals. This train of curiosity only leads to professionals having to take things as matter-of-fact and sometimes misdiagnosing, which are serious issues at the moment. Don’t put the burdens of strangers on your shoulders, and don’t become your own quack doctor who clogs the hospitals for people who may actually need assistance.

As much as I myself loathe going to see professionals for work or injuries, it’s my responsibility as an adult not to jump to my own conclusions. They serve a purpose and have the skills and training behind them. Is it a perfect system? Hell no. But it’s there for a reason. Use it and save yourself the anguish. Get multiple opinions. Double- and triple-check. Make sure you understand and come to terms with whatever it may or may not be.

Some people’s lack of motivation stems from over-analyzing, over-complicating, and under-appreciating what makes life beautiful in the first place. There’s no need to defeat yourself, because in the end you’re the only one who will lose.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

I observe through my own lens of unfiltered logic. My opinions are skewed toward what has been instead of what is — though there were flaws then as well, simply different ones.

I see the world through cynicism but lack the social understanding that most people have. So I sit outside the wire in my views. This is the not-so-average portion of myself.

This perception creates a world that looks mostly like problems. It uses small experiences to explain majority views and behaviours. It marginalizes the general population into “containers.”

My observations lack the emotional reciprocation necessary to push my ideas through.

I have only ever seen a small fraction of the world, yet I base my opinions on strange encounters and bad experiences.

These surface as what I see as deficits in our society — like looking into a fishbowl. For a minority of the population my views may be accurate, but they aren’t solid logic. They try to use a thousand pieces to build a billion-piece puzzle.

My outlook is one of unconcern and non-acknowledgment. I do not see certain things in life because at some point I became blind to them — our cellphones and technology, for example. This is the hypocrisy in my logic: I only see what I want to see, forgoing the actual effort and knowledge that led to the development of these technologies and the sacrifices made along the way.

I view myself as average in everyday activities, sure. But in my internal workings I’m unfortunately in the 1–10% of this society.

So what is my biggest flaw? Viewing people not as people but as numbers — myself included. A very clinical approach to something that is not quantifiable. No excuses can be made.

Regardless of background, gender, or ethnicity, I’ve seen people the same. This is the true sacrifice of being an observer: in the long run you f*** yourself over. Because for so long you’ve looked at the world with disheartened single-mindedness.

What does this accomplish in life? A predetermined outlook without full justification, and the alienation of society.

My social experiences are nil to non-existent compared to the vast majority. Looking at it now, I see the issue: I have barely lived at all. I have worked, slept, pursued hobbies — but I never put the effort into knowing and understanding people instead of dissecting their person, behaviours, and motivations.

I lost sight of what makes us human, and why we are the way we are. I’ve criticized people and humorously torn into myself.

I lost sight of my own strengths and weaknesses — and therefore those in others. For if I can’t see my own, how am I to see yours?

I became the man yelling at the clouds and pissing in the wind, never realizing how far I’d pushed myself from society.

I am truly my own worst enemy. I have said the internet is what has caused many issues, or certain behaviours within society. But I never pointed at myself and said: I’m the one not seeing the world for what it truly is.

Everyone else has, and has long since moved past. I am still right here.

So in this observation of self — instead of using rhetoric as an excuse — I will say:

Make your own observations in life, but don’t let them consume you. They can take years away that you will never get back. When the realization sets in that you’ve been observing life far longer than you’ve lived it, you no longer care. The world becomes grey — without positive or negative.

You don’t get excited or express emotion because you see yourself through a broken lens.

So from a Beastie who has yet to experience life as it should be, without his thoughts controlling his every action:

Go live your life. I plan to eventually. But don’t become still, or the world will pass you by.

Move with the times. Don’t give up because you no longer like what you see. There were always issues — you simply didn’t see them, and as a result you were able to live and allow yourself to be free of yourself.

Don’t become your own worst enemy.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

I observe through my own lens of unfiltered logic. My opinions are skewed toward what has been instead of what is — though there were flaws then as well, simply different ones.

I see the world through cynicism but lack the social understanding that most people have. So I sit outside the wire in my views. This is the not-so-average portion of myself.

This perception creates a world that looks mostly like problems. It uses small experiences to explain majority views and behaviours. It marginalizes the general population into “containers.”

My observations lack the emotional reciprocation necessary to push my ideas through.

I have only ever seen a small fraction of the world, yet I base my opinions on strange encounters and bad experiences.

These surface as what I see as deficits in our society — like looking into a fishbowl. For a minority of the population my views may be accurate, but they aren’t solid logic. They try to use a thousand pieces to build a billion-piece puzzle.

My outlook is one of unconcern and non-acknowledgment. I do not see certain things in life because at some point I became blind to them — our cellphones and technology, for example. This is the hypocrisy in my logic: I only see what I want to see, forgoing the actual effort and knowledge that led to the development of these technologies and the sacrifices made along the way.

I view myself as average in everyday activities, sure. But in my internal workings I’m unfortunately in the 1–10% of this society.

So what is my biggest flaw? Viewing people not as people but as numbers — myself included. A very clinical approach to something that is not quantifiable. No excuses can be made.

Regardless of background, gender, or ethnicity, I’ve seen people the same. This is the true sacrifice of being an observer: in the long run you f*** yourself over. Because for so long you’ve looked at the world with disheartened single-mindedness.

What does this accomplish in life? A predetermined outlook without full justification, and the alienation of society.

My social experiences are nil to non-existent compared to the vast majority. Looking at it now, I see the issue: I have barely lived at all. I have worked, slept, pursued hobbies — but I never put the effort into knowing and understanding people instead of dissecting their person, behaviours, and motivations.

I lost sight of what makes us human, and why we are the way we are. I’ve criticized people and humorously torn into myself.

I lost sight of my own strengths and weaknesses — and therefore those in others. For if I can’t see my own, how am I to see yours?

I became the man yelling at the clouds and pissing in the wind, never realizing how far I’d pushed myself from society.

I am truly my own worst enemy. I have said the internet is what has caused many issues, or certain behaviours within society. But I never pointed at myself and said: I’m the one not seeing the world for what it truly is.

Everyone else has, and has long since moved past. I am still right here.

So in this observation of self — instead of using rhetoric as an excuse — I will say:

Make your own observations in life, but don’t let them consume you. They can take years away that you will never get back. When the realization sets in that you’ve been observing life far longer than you’ve lived it, you no longer care. The world becomes grey — without positive or negative.

You don’t get excited or express emotion because you see yourself through a broken lens.

So from a Beastie who has yet to experience life as it should be, without his thoughts controlling his every action:

Go live your life. I plan to eventually. But don’t become still, or the world will pass you by.

Move with the times. Don’t give up because you no longer like what you see. There were always issues — you simply didn’t see them, and as a result you were able to live and allow yourself to be free of yourself.

Don’t become your own worst enemy.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323

When you look around at the state of our society, there’s a realization: most people do not think using their own thoughts or opinions. They allow others to push their narratives and agendas onto them.

Instead of thinking and forming opinions based on lived experience and knowledge, they use the internet to think for them.

This shows up in the mannerisms and behavioural trends currently plaguing our society — from unrealistic, even unhealthy expectations to grandiose ideologies.

The black-and-white mindset with no middle ground has taken over. Thoughts have shifted to extremes. You’re either on this side or that side. You’re either with or against, with no room for the situation in between.

It seems as though a large portion of our society wants turmoil — in relationships as well as in everyday social life. They look for differences instead of similarities.

There’s a mindset of pessimistic cynicism mixed with spewing optimistic positivity to the point of lunacy. Hypocrisy in motion.

The funny part is that most people are aware of this, yet they go along with it… only to later complain about why things aren’t as normal as they used to be. Our society follows money and demands conformity.

Yet quietly, behind closed doors, many hate what it’s become. Meanwhile, a small percentage endlessly patronizes and pushes their viewpoints until they’re the loudest group. Everyone else is too overwhelmed with simply trying to live to notice what’s happening until it’s too late.

Our systems aid these agendas and push these narratives, making you out to be the villain for not agreeing or going along with any of it.

The majority of the population is overstimulated, overwhelmed, and burnt out. They just want people to shut up, be quiet, and work like the rest of society instead of wasting time, energy, and money on pointless endeavors.

Our schools teach one-sided views. Our society enforces one side or the other. Meanwhile, average Joes and Janes are stuck in the middle of this never-ending farce.

One day people may find beauty in the mundane side of life, appreciate the little things, and stop forcing their agendas onto others. We are human. We are not all going to agree. Opinions are like a\*\*holes — everyone has one. So K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid).

The other issue is one idiot ruining a good thing for everyone else. Just because little Johnny wasn’t listening and did something stupid that got him injured doesn’t mean it should become mandatory policy or law. Simply don’t be like Johnny. Use common sense, get proper instruction, and listen. Pretty easy.

If we keep letting one person’s mistakes control our lives, we’re all going to end up living in bubbles, not understanding what it actually means to be human. We are nannied to death, and it’s been destroying our social lives for generations.

They never get rid of old rules, but they find it easy to keep inventing new ridiculous ones.

Our marketing systems steal our privacy and sell it back to us — taxes included. We’ve found a way to get everyone addicted to, or forced into, using the internet.

Now all information is out there: where you eat, sleep, s***, and work. The reason? Money. There is no longer a real choice. You must have the internet. You cannot get basic necessities or complete legally required tasks without it. Privacy has gone the way of the dodo bird. We’re all slowly becoming dodos without realizing it — even myself in some ways. I’m not the exception. I’m trapped by the same measures imposed on all of us.

The world can never reverse. It’s constantly in forward motion. But we can choose to slow our roll and simply live life without unnecessary B.S.

Sincerely,

Beastie_1323