Change. I've been waiting a long time for it. They say Obama is gonna be the one to bring it. But why do we have to wait? Why can't we do it on our own? Why can't you and I, just go out there and start doing the things we believe in, the things we care about. Why? Because we are stuck.
We are all in some ways caught up in our life with all the things that occupy us, but don't let us truly grow. Sure, its not all just work.....at least I hope not. But even the things that bring us momentary happines...a night out with friends, dancing to that favorite college hit, going to the movies, eating a scrumptous dinner...occupy our time and bring our life into a routine. Social networks and contributions beyond oneself are critical to any one's well being, but when socializing, working, and family time take over one's life....well what happens to you? You lose yourself. You lose yourself in things, in people, in work, and you escape.
Escaping is nice. I, myself, love a night of gettin my groove on or cookin a fabulous meal. But if I don't make time to think, to rest, to sleep, to just "be" as my parents would always say - well I lose myself. To take time out is to start to build yourself. To start to think. To face the real you. And that's when change starts. Otherwise, your life is purely reactive...reacting to all the forces of gravity that pull you in a million directions. But once you step out of that. Well...the possibilities are limitless.
I think its important that in today's world, we shouldn't get lost in all of our obligations. That we don't let our lives be ruled by others - whether its work or friends or family. But for us to really achieve growth as a society....to experience the beauty of human liberty.....we need space for individuals to just "be".
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