Don't worry, once my internship starts, I'll have plenty to share with you guys, and that in the end is the most important reason why I wanted to write a blog anyways.
I've been thinking.. Is it just me or have we lost all sense of beauty in this world?! Not just beauty, but common sense is far away too.. It's all about commerciality.. It's either that, or the complete opposite where people become obsessed with being against this way of society and the system..
We spend so much time in front of the mirror, tossing and turning so to speak on how we look, worrying, which only increases the amount of wrinkles we so desperately try not to have.. But we haven't got time to let our loved ones know that we love and think about them. We are spinning like mad to get all the work done, because good heavens what if we miss this deal.. It will cost a fortune. And god forbid that there's some slacking, no no no, you have to always be on top of the game or you're gone. Plenty of fish in that puddle of mud we're turning the sea into.. And for what? Are we trying to gain the world record of most burned out people per country, or what?
Some band earns millions over a song called "where is the love", but did you actually completely and fully understand what that song was about? And how hypocrite it sounds sung by people who have too much money too spend? Honestly, I know it sounds like I'm judging, but I don't want to do that. Because that would be missing the point here.. It's just that, I would like to know what the hell is wrong with the human being..
My friends think I'm too serious about things. And maybe sometimes they're right. But, I honestly think sometimes, why does everything go on and on and on and on like this. Why are humans so selfish? So cruel? So ignorant? So weak? So disturbed? So cold?
How is it possible that we spend millions during Christmas when the big disappearing act begins once again called "serious request"? Money of which we have no idea where it actually went.. Probably didn't at all go where it was meant to.. And still feel like we have done something good..
In my head I can almost see the world as it looks like on cartoons, where the world is dark and gross, where people wear some kind of funky spacesuits and the only place where there is actual fresh air is the forest inside a big plastic bubble owned by few of the richest people still alive.. But you just laugh and tell me to be normal and stop being so negative.. That such a thing will never happen.. But how can you be so sure? In the past the people didn't think we would ever drive a car.. The way we're destroying everything that is still left what's genuinely natural I wouldn't be surprised if I woke up one day, bumping my head against the plastic cover over my head ensuring my oxygen supply..
Don't worry I didn' go mental on ye now, I'm just saying.. Where has the peace and quiet gone? Where did the birds go? Do you know what the eeriest thing about a warzone must be? The absolute quiet. No birds. You might never stop and listen, but if you do, you might notice the sound of birds during the day. What if that were gone?
The other day I was watching a kind of documentary about the Netherlands in earlier days.. How confronting the difference.. What I loved the most where the old faces.. The elderly people had such beautiful faces.. So full of character.. Full of wrinkles and lines.. Telling the story of their lives.. The wisdom of the years in the ponds of their eyes. Magnificent.
One of my best friends told me that she wanted to get a tattoo. We had been talking about that for a while and we both had a strong connection with the meaning behind our ideas. She wanted to get one of the triangled shape of M.C. Escher with the following words: "Ignorance is bliss" the funny thing is, that sentence has so much meaning to her, and I understand exactly why.. I don't even think that we both fully realize what that sentence really beholds.. I love it. I really hope she will get that tattoo one day, to give her exactly that little reminder she needs every now and then:) you're beautiful, not only outside, because true beauty lies within and you should follow your heart and not focus or listen to the people around you so much.. (Except me every now and then;):p you're stronger than you know, and you will make the world a better place in your own way, my friend. Take your time and believe in yourself. You're my friend and I believe in you. I will always be there, even when I'm not physically there for ye.. Get that tattoo, and let it remind you of the strength and all the Good things you carry inside every day. Buddy!
I could use a tattoo myself. We've spoken about that too. A little reminder for me to never forget to be kind instead of cruel, to smile instead of frown, to love instead of hate, to understand instead of judge, to give instead of take, to build instead of break down and to listen instead of talk all the time..
How nice would it be if I could set the example. For real. Like Jesus, regardless of whether he existed or not. If we'd all try a bit harder, we could actually make a difference. But we won't, nor will I. Unfortunately we're still human and therefore won't ever not hurt each other. I'll try to be the best I can be, I honestly will. But I can't fight the system either and since I'm not anything better then everyone else, It'll be trial and error.
How blessed would it be if we could just turn the world around us off for a while. Just switch the button off and take your time getting back in touch with who you really are.. And who you could be if you'd let go of the fear.. Back to a place where making mistakes doesn't mean that you are a faillure. Where the wrinkles in your skin represent experience and wisdom. Where knowing eyes are seen as a token of inner beauty. I'd sure as hell love to be able to switch the world off for a few minutes every now and then. Hear nothing but the birds singing for the day. Smell nothing but the fresh leaves just fallen from the trees. See nothing but the love in your lovers' eyes.
Unfortunately I have to burst my own bubble. Life rages on, and I don't think things will ever really change for the better. Sure, there must be progress, but we humans keep wanting more and more. Sky's the limit, I've heard them say.. Well, I'll tell you a secret.. They've even managed to go beyond. It wasn't enough to conquer the world. No, we want more. Always more. We want to put people on the moon and beyond, but we can't even provide the people on earth with proper homes, jobs, safety and food. I get tired of the ongoing controversy sometimes. Especially the controversy inside myself. Because I am no better. I also own an IPhone, although I hate that people have died during it's making. I wear the exact same clothes as all the rest is, although I know children get sick and abused during production. I hate it, but what can I do? I can't change the world on my own. And I sure as hell am too selfish myself to change into some kind of nature loving, animal hugging, veganist hippie.. Yes, I love animals and yes I love nature, but I am no better than anyone else. I hope I can contribute to good things every now and then. In the mean time I'll try to be as good a human I can be..
~Ignorance is bliss~
Amen to that
If you want to hear some awesome music listen to Tallest man on earth, I've been to his concert and speaking of life.. Honestly, turn of the world and listen for a while.. Might do you good:)
Love,
S.Y.K.
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