I still don’t understand why most human beings are trapped in the same vicious cycle. We all have the capacity to think and to increase our awareness about our true nature. Why do most of us still buy into this idea that there is a single life path that we must all follow?
Birth→ Education → Career → Marriage/Family → Death.
Look, if you WANT to get married, start a family, and work like a slave for the rest of your life, then be my guest. That is your prerogative. But you owe it to yourself to think outside the box before following the yellow brick road.
Those of us who have an increased awareness about our world and ourselves have a moral responsibility to let others now that that’s not what life is really about. Sure, it’s what your family and community have been drilling into your head since you were a child, but let me remind you that as a kid you also believed in Santa Claus. How did that work out for you?
People have a tendency to gobble up everything that is presented to them on a golden platter without pausing to really think about it. Women seem to think that finding a spouse will magically solve all of their problems. News flash ladies, there’s something called a “marriage benefit imbalance.” Studies have shown time and time again that marriage reaps a great number of benefits for men, but actually leaves women worse off. But don't take my word for it, Google it.
If you find a decent man who loves you and wants to marry you, then spend some time getting to know him, live with him, travel with him, enjoy life with him, see how he handles problems and life in general, and then, a few years down the line, if you’ve found that you’re a good match and want to settle down with him, then you have my blessing. However, don’t feel pressured into marriage by your peers. Your romantic partner, or lack thereof doesn’t determine your self-worth.
Same thing goes with your career, although here it gets a bit trickier; some people actually need a job in order to make a living. But essentially, it’s the same concept. If you find yourself unsatisfied with your job, then you truly do owe it to yourself to think about finding a new one, or who knows, maybe it’s time to consider a new career path.
There is no quick fix to life. Life is hard. Change is hard and uncomfortable. But please just stop buying into everything that is spoon-fed to you by your family, your church, the media, etc. It’s okay to question things! Educate yourselves. Getting drunk every weekend is fun, I’m sure. But seriously, have you ever considered doing something different with your time just for the hell of it?
People often ask me why I keep on watching the news if there’s only negative things to report, or why I’ve taken an online course called the Biology of Food, or even why I’m interested in traveling to Southeast Asia, if it’s even poorer than Honduras. My answer: every single thing that you learn about the world has the potential to teach you something about yourself. Not only that, but if I ever find myself in a room with people conversing about Southeast Asia, or polysaccharides, I’ll have something to contribute. In my opinion, there should be no stone left unturned in the pursuit of knowledge.
Ugh. This ramble is all over the place. I don’t know. I just feel so frustrated sometimes when I see people throwing their lives away, but I guess that again, that is their own choice. Who am I to tell people how they should lead their lives, anyways?
I just really wish that people would put down the beers and pick up a book more often. Even if only for my own selfish needs; who wants to date a guy who tries to impress you by saying that he can also speak Japanese and proceeds by uttering, “Chin Kan Chon.” Ugh. Epic fail. I know I’m picky and hard to impress, but come on?!?!? Honduran men and their Neanderthal ways will stand the test of time. "Ouch, Ms. Bandy - this newfound confidence of yours is already taking its toll on your sweet disposition, eh?" Why yes, dear reader, indeed it is.
Anyways, I should leave it at that. At least this was somewhat cathartic, and hopefully entertaining/enlightening to some of you. It’s 3am, and I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep because I’ve had NASTY bouts of insomnia recently. (Also, I don't think it helps that I’ve been listening to Infected Mushroom this entire time. LOL) But, whatever. C’est la vie. I’m going to New York soon! Woo-hoo!!!
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