When did we forget our dreams of treasures and life?

The infinite possibilities each day holds should stagger the mind. The sheer number of experiences I could have is uncountable, breathtaking and I’m sitting here refreshing my inbox. We live trapped in loops, reliving a few days over and over, and we envision only a handful of paths laid out ahead of us. We see the same things each day, we respond the same way, we think the same thoughts, each day a slight variation on the last, every moment smoothly following the gentle curves of societal norms. We act like if we just get through the day, tomorrow our dreams will come back to us.

And no, I don’t have all the answers. I don’t know how to jolt myself into seeing what each moment could become. But I do know one thing: The solution doesn’t involve watering down my every little idea and creative impulse for the sake of some day easing my fit into a mold. It doesn’t involve tempering my life to better fit someone’s expectations. It doesn’t involve constantly holding back for fear of shaking things up. This is very important so I want to say it clearly as I can:

Fuck. That. Shit.

XKCD

Well, what do you want to do?

Do you want to be a famous businessman? Scientist? Comedian? Actor?

Do you want to be wealthy? Do you want to see the world?

Do you want to treat people differently in day to day life (treat say, your family better or tell someone you can’t stand that they are full of shit etc)?

Do you want to explore the possibilities? Unearth your potential?

Personally I have a real fear of turning out mediocre, but I am well on my way there lol. I learnt to laugh about it however, when I was watching an episode of Conan O’Brian - he said that

“People always stop me in the street and say ‘Conan, I’m going to be on your show one day!’ - I always say “Great! What for?” - and they say back ‘I don’t know. But I’m going to be on your show one day.’ Its really sad people don’t want to be anything anymore, they just want to be famous, and they’ll do anything for it…”

My thinking now is along the lines of

Find something you

  1. Love
  2. Its also difficult (a love hate relationship)
  3. Something you could pursue for a lifetime
  4. Become an elite at what you do

I really like science (in general), but I realize that I’m probably not the next einstein. What I do identify with and enjoy however, is studying not the cutting edge of science, but studying its roots, getting close to the heart of it. The processes, the logic, the brilliant creativity in each step. I went back to uni to start an engineering degree. I think if I really applied myself I would be a good science communicator. And in the process of doing all of this (reading, becoming more passionate, returning to uni) its expanding my mind, making my old weaknesses strengths etc.

Alternatively, I dream of being a mixed martial arts star (LOL!). If I dropped everything to single mindedly pursue it, of course I could achieve it. But my life is filled with things which would match my first description (a science writer) much more than anything else.

Break the mold a bit.

Pay off your debt (if you have any).

Start exercising.

Date someone new.

Eat properly.

Don’t use the internet as much.

Write down your ideas in a book. Evaluate them. See where it goes. I’ve got ideas from a grand unification theory to a board game for children lol.

:dead:

You’re feeling like working. Go get a fulfilling job.

The flip-side of this coin that you’ve just polished is that the world is a beautiful place. There’s so much in it, and so much to see. That we don’t even have to dream of accomplishing it all, so long as you’re happy where you are, and you take in everything you see.

This is making me sick.:dead:

'cause when you smiiile

the whole world smiiiiles with yooooouuu

The only thing that makes sense is Katamari Damacy.

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/01/how-to-discover-your-life-purpose-in-about-20-minutes/

Give it a try… you’ll find an answer… Read the whole article for the rules…

Maybe you can buy a dog. That helped me. Of course, she developed a brain tumor and I had to put her down two weeks ago. No joke. She was only 4-1/2. She certainly added the spontenaety and affection and just plain old FUN to an otherwise dull existence.

sigh… last post…

You have to work, bottom line. So, the trick is to find a job you love. If you would do it wthout getting paid, that should be your job. Dovote all free time to working towards that goal, and forget about money. You dont need it as much as you think. Hunger is a better motivator.

Dont expect anything from anybody. Giving is what will make you happy. I teach kids Kung Fu (I dont even know Aikido), and all I get is kicked and punched.

Get an old motorcycle and get drunk with Mexican chicks. This should be self-explanatory.

Dont forget to make a family and occasionally get kicked out of strip clubs.

God I love my life…

this should help

What exactly, does all this self indulgent angst ridden whining have to do with Liquor Loot and Ladies?

Sirc started the thread… enough said ?

Is he trying to say he is:

1.) Acting like a Lady

2.) Wants to be a Lady

???

I don’t get it. Forget the Liquor (he can’t hold it) or Loot part (he’s broke).

Be nice.

He punched a woman in her uterus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5T3efSH6NU

Yeh all credit, that must have been difficult to hit another woman like that.

AWESOME. Kthxbai.

I am actually surprised he was able to reach that high

Join the Peace Corps.