It's nice to have a daily routine I suppose. You learn to have structure, and know when you're coming and going, and what you will do in between. But routines, in my opinion, kill off your freedom and in the process, all which is possible with that freeness. Just to be able 'to be' is directly proportionate to our ability to be free, I'm convinced.
It makes me crazy to have follow a pre-determined schedule, but I do do it because life demands we set ourselves a pattern. Stability is the key word here - don't most of us crave a stable environment - be it at work or home. And why do we think we need this 'stability' - because it carries with it a sense of security. We don't seem to want to risk our safety lest we loose what we've taken years if not decades to pull together. Every thought, every plan, every action, every relationship - I can add more 'everys' but I'm sure you get the picture - is enveloped (in my mind 'stigmatised') with having to feel safe and secure. Gosh! Even advertising and branding is all about 'safety nets' in different forms and shapes - but can't be blamed since after all we the people create them in the first place. From what are we protecting ourselves - is another blogging topic in itself.
Such pre-designed lives - most seem comfortable with this structure; I'm bursting but. Honestly, if given a choice, I would take-off in any direction the wind blows to find my way in life. Gladly chase nothing in particular but myself - my mind is so much ahead of me, I don't have time to play catch-up! Envy the soul that's able to do this. Alas, responsibilities have always anchored me and I am where I am, doing what I do best - communicating.
Running away from reality, that's what she is doing - many term my impulsive urges to set myself free. Does this mean I don't love my family and friends - NO!! It is about connecting with oneself, about seeking clarity within the dark and deep insides of your being; it is about self-realisation - and all this is possible only when you can truly shut-off the noise from outside and inside you. Meanwhile, you can only take small deviations - a short-lived escape to empty oneself - I took a train journey one evening and fresh perspective breathed into me.
What discoveries - I detail in my next blog. Stay connected!
It makes me crazy to have follow a pre-determined schedule, but I do do it because life demands we set ourselves a pattern. Stability is the key word here - don't most of us crave a stable environment - be it at work or home. And why do we think we need this 'stability' - because it carries with it a sense of security. We don't seem to want to risk our safety lest we loose what we've taken years if not decades to pull together. Every thought, every plan, every action, every relationship - I can add more 'everys' but I'm sure you get the picture - is enveloped (in my mind 'stigmatised') with having to feel safe and secure. Gosh! Even advertising and branding is all about 'safety nets' in different forms and shapes - but can't be blamed since after all we the people create them in the first place. From what are we protecting ourselves - is another blogging topic in itself.
Such pre-designed lives - most seem comfortable with this structure; I'm bursting but. Honestly, if given a choice, I would take-off in any direction the wind blows to find my way in life. Gladly chase nothing in particular but myself - my mind is so much ahead of me, I don't have time to play catch-up! Envy the soul that's able to do this. Alas, responsibilities have always anchored me and I am where I am, doing what I do best - communicating.
Running away from reality, that's what she is doing - many term my impulsive urges to set myself free. Does this mean I don't love my family and friends - NO!! It is about connecting with oneself, about seeking clarity within the dark and deep insides of your being; it is about self-realisation - and all this is possible only when you can truly shut-off the noise from outside and inside you. Meanwhile, you can only take small deviations - a short-lived escape to empty oneself - I took a train journey one evening and fresh perspective breathed into me.
What discoveries - I detail in my next blog. Stay connected!
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