Merely Human - 09.05.10
The idea of this post was inspired by a good friend of mine, Brian. So in a way, this is a reblog. The difference however, is that where his post focused on the limits of being human when we are pushed beyond our capabilities, my focus is how far we can go if we push ourselves.
Many times people blame something external for their “inability” to start their own lives. Lack of time, money, energy, whatever. And why shouldn’t they be able to? It is socially acceptable to scapegoat our indecisiveness on lack of resources. So how about this for a solution: waiting for someone to come along and care about your personal dreams/goals/career more than you do. Not so plausible, is it?
The irony is that so many of us do this by default. Without a more active solution, we fall into the trap that we’re helpless and must wait for things to change. Now is the time to break the cycle. Think of what you want to do: start a business, showcase your art, write, travel, anything. What is one thing you could do today to get closer of getting where you want to go?
Draw inspiration from pioneers who have already taken the leap of faith on themselves and/or their causes. Martin Luther, Eleanor Roosevelt, Galileo, Coco Chanel. History provides a rich backdrop of unconventional people who became monumentally influential because of their strong resolve and unwillingness to give up.
I’ve known for a long time that my dream was to become a writer, travel, and be self-employed. Does anyone need to bestow on me the title of “Writer” to allow me to begin writing? Fuck no. All I need to do is write. Wouldn’t I need wads of cash to travel? I’m on week 5, and things have gone pretty well with the funds I started with. As for employment, I’ll be sure to let you know when I decide to work a typical 9-5 job and restrict all the important resources of my life (creativity, energy, time).
Ultimately, we’re all only human. That is to say how competent and able we are, any of us. The greatest people in history had the same resources you reading this have right now. Two arms, two legs, their senses (and sometimes not, Helen Keller!). But most importantly, they had their minds powered by ideas. Ideas are the most powerful tools you could ever have, dear reader.
How will you use your tools?
A guide.
A philosophy.
Here's a place I will place my thoughts for others to view freely. The goal of this blog isn't to talk about my life in particular, but to inspire the entire world to live on its own terms - and I mean this globally and individually.
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