Life calls for stupidity. Wait what? Yes you read that right, life calls for stupidity. Now before you freak out let me explain. Stupidity is one thing we are surrounded with and long to escape from; however, without it we wouldn't have the guts to do anything. Stupid is what leads us to do the crazy. Maybe its a stupid idea to take a gap year, but without that you may not grow in a way that molds you into a strong person. Stupid ideas often lead to wonderful endings. Just make sure you don't leave your brain behind when you go off on your "stupid" adventure. Because often times people mistake an opportunity to grow for a stupid idea and a wast of time. But just because others don't see the value in what you want to do and put your time and effort into doesn't mean its less or a stupid idea. Make sure your outside the box and growing in every detraction without the restricting walls you had will staying in a safe and smart comfort zone.
All good things in life call for a hint of stupidity because without stupidity we don't have the guts to do anything. How many people do you think looked at the light bulb and thought, "dude that is such a stupid idea we already have lamps that burn with fire." Know in your heart that no matter how crazy, stupid, and out there an idea is if its your dream to do it, follow your heart and show those peoples that stupid sometimes leads to greatness.
A lot of our feelings need "stupid" to work.
Bravery takes stupidity. No sane person will stand up and go against the norm because they may be judged or looked at as a stupid weirdo.
It takes stupidity to fall in love. No sane person puts themselves out there knowing full well they could get hurt. It takes a crazy, stupid love to do that to yourself. It takes bravery and like i said before bravery needs a hint of stupid to work.
It takes stupidity to follow your dreams and passions when they take you off the "safe and smart" path that has been pre-paved for you.
If you look at it most things need the boldness stupid brings to the table.
I'm not saying being stupid is a good thing. I'm saying if someone says your dream is stupid, show them just how stupid their little box is they are trying to squeeze you into.
Now aren't you glad you have some stupidity in you?
Annaliese~
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
Growing up
Who says you have to be miserable when you grow up? Well I was talking to the wonderful Ms. Devin today complaining about how I was sleep deprived, hungry, lost, lonely and a whole bunch of other things. And she said that was part of growing up. But why I ask! Why do I have to be miserable to grow up? I don't think I should at all. I know life has more to hold than being miserable in my pursuit of growing up. Life should be fun, full of adventures, but most of all NOT MISERABLE!
If your life isn't what you want it to be find some motivation and change it. The only thing stopping you from living a life you absolutely love, is you. Your lack of drive. Your lack of motivation. Your lack of passion. It all comes back to you and how hard you are willing to work for your dreams. Can life suck, yes of course. Will it be full of trials, heartache, nights of crying yourself to sleep, absolutely. But that has nothing to do with growing up and everything to do with life. But you know what? You can change the life you have right now. You hold the power to change the course you're taking right now, you hold the power over your own life.
People live in a mindset of powerlessness over their own life. Whether it be because of school, work, family, or whatever, they don't feel like they have the power to control their own life, their own destiny. Drop out of school if its not helping you reach your goals or switch majors. Find a new job that fulfills your dreams. Don't let your parents opinions or beliefs hold yours back. Know when to speak up but also know when words are better left unsaid. Don't be afraid to stand up and go against everything everyone is saying because it goes against what they think you are. What does it matter what they think you are, they aren't you. They hold no power over your life. They don't know what battles you fight or what you have already been through. How can they possible know what your heart longs to do when they haven't felt the things you have. People are quick to judge with the small amount of information they have about you. They think they know you by the chapter they have walked into but in fact you are a whole novel.
Be bold in who you are as a person. I've talked before about being 100% you and age will help with that. As we grow up we find ourselves, we become truer to ourselves. Or maybe just more confident in being ourselves. Regardless of the reasoning behind it age does change us. I believe it has less to do with age and more to do with experiences. Because what is age anyways but a numerical representation of the amount of time we have been here. And only humans worry about time. Naturally time doesn't exist it's only a figure of our imagination.
Shouldn't we be more focused on the quality of the "time" we spend together than the amount? Age, time, deadlines, going through the motions of a modern life all of this is new. We made our lives miserable in the pursuit of happiness. We forget what we are truly after and trie to please those around us. What's that saying "Never get so busying making a living that you forget to make a life." Or something like that. Reminder that, the things on this world are only temporary so focus on your life not your living. Is money nice? What about a big house? Lots a fancy things? Yes all of those are good, but what about your dreams or ambition?
Would your five year old self be proud of who you are? Would they be happy with your choices? Did you follow your dreams in becoming the person you longed to be? Or did you let the adult "grown up" world crush you? I surly hope not. I hope you haven't lost your sense of adventure and imagination.
Take a step back and just breath today. Relax a little and look at where you are. Are you truly happy with the track you are on. Or are you miserable in your pursuit of happiness? That's a funny thing to think about, isn't it?
Keep pushing, you'll find what you're looking for in your pursuit of a life worth living.
Annaliese~
If your life isn't what you want it to be find some motivation and change it. The only thing stopping you from living a life you absolutely love, is you. Your lack of drive. Your lack of motivation. Your lack of passion. It all comes back to you and how hard you are willing to work for your dreams. Can life suck, yes of course. Will it be full of trials, heartache, nights of crying yourself to sleep, absolutely. But that has nothing to do with growing up and everything to do with life. But you know what? You can change the life you have right now. You hold the power to change the course you're taking right now, you hold the power over your own life.
People live in a mindset of powerlessness over their own life. Whether it be because of school, work, family, or whatever, they don't feel like they have the power to control their own life, their own destiny. Drop out of school if its not helping you reach your goals or switch majors. Find a new job that fulfills your dreams. Don't let your parents opinions or beliefs hold yours back. Know when to speak up but also know when words are better left unsaid. Don't be afraid to stand up and go against everything everyone is saying because it goes against what they think you are. What does it matter what they think you are, they aren't you. They hold no power over your life. They don't know what battles you fight or what you have already been through. How can they possible know what your heart longs to do when they haven't felt the things you have. People are quick to judge with the small amount of information they have about you. They think they know you by the chapter they have walked into but in fact you are a whole novel.
Be bold in who you are as a person. I've talked before about being 100% you and age will help with that. As we grow up we find ourselves, we become truer to ourselves. Or maybe just more confident in being ourselves. Regardless of the reasoning behind it age does change us. I believe it has less to do with age and more to do with experiences. Because what is age anyways but a numerical representation of the amount of time we have been here. And only humans worry about time. Naturally time doesn't exist it's only a figure of our imagination.
Shouldn't we be more focused on the quality of the "time" we spend together than the amount? Age, time, deadlines, going through the motions of a modern life all of this is new. We made our lives miserable in the pursuit of happiness. We forget what we are truly after and trie to please those around us. What's that saying "Never get so busying making a living that you forget to make a life." Or something like that. Reminder that, the things on this world are only temporary so focus on your life not your living. Is money nice? What about a big house? Lots a fancy things? Yes all of those are good, but what about your dreams or ambition?
Would your five year old self be proud of who you are? Would they be happy with your choices? Did you follow your dreams in becoming the person you longed to be? Or did you let the adult "grown up" world crush you? I surly hope not. I hope you haven't lost your sense of adventure and imagination.
Take a step back and just breath today. Relax a little and look at where you are. Are you truly happy with the track you are on. Or are you miserable in your pursuit of happiness? That's a funny thing to think about, isn't it?
Keep pushing, you'll find what you're looking for in your pursuit of a life worth living.
Annaliese~
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