Category: Creative Musings

Dream Manifesto

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If there is a purpose to my life, it is for me to live my dream, a dream that will shift as I continually evolve as being human. My dream encompasses all parts of my being, as I fully embrace who I am.

I am at a pivotal point, where I am being tested in my strength and resilience. A test in life of perseverance to stay true to my dream. My pride is absolved in a physical state pared down to the basics. I am learning patience for my purpose and how to carry out the larger picture that I envision.

While the stress and question creep in, I entertain them for a bit only to banish in place of healthier thoughts and feelings. My scenario is not what I dreamt of yet it happens to be a part of my dream.
This is an extremely humbling state, reinforcing within me how to be happy and grateful for what is occurring right now.

That is the true power of manifesting, is it not?

You will get a glimpse of the starving artist I have become in my book, at some point.
This state of existence will not deter me from my course. I shall push through with strength for my purpose. The one thing that has amazed me is how incredible my loved ones have been, thank you all for coming through so wonderfully!

My current purpose is to write as creative expression. To share with you however that may come through, far beyond a conventional fashion. Success, happiness and love is felt through assisting others into their highest potential, while bringing collective ideas to the forefront of our world. A TV show dream is in the works, a vision I’ve had for years.

Success will come to me, not from giving into the system, but from following my heart and settling for nothing less than what it whispers to me.
In only the way that I know how.

Am I happy, is that happiness an internal state of existence?
While materials provide comfort and ease, they are not where my happiness and dreams arise from.

The question I ask is
What am I learning and creating for my life?

Creating my life to be my dream, will naturally attract prosperity and abundance to me. My dream and success fall in line with WHO I AM, rather than WHAT I HAVE.

Free to be me, my dream is to be happy. To have a magical, synchronistic existence, full of fun, laughter and most importantly love. Being childlike in my creative endeavors.
To build upon relationships with friends and family, those whom I love dearly, creating positive support structures that provide reciprocally. To write, travel and create a life of adventure that allows me to be a world-bridger while helping to ease feelings of suffering and tragedy. To consciously evolve with creativity, passion, purpose and ease. Flowing into the path of least resistance, while attracting the dream I wish to manifest into existence.

My dream is to be the best I can be, for me so I can be for the world. I will be me powerfully, owning every part that comes through, with love for self as my guiding force, that love allows me to fully love others.

My vision of the world is to see it blossoming. For all to access potential and dream; individually and collectively. Where we are no longer separated by a fear paradigm, instead united in love, compassion and tolerance. With every person guided to their individual creative expression and purpose.
I see a vision of a healthy, thriving, clean, green earth for everyone, while rebalancing the unbalanced hierarchy.
This being a snippet of my dream.

What is you Dream Manifesto?

xo,

Nicole

Related Adventuring Post: Oasis Between Purpose and Dream

 

Seeing Love through Pain

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How do you wish to choose your experience?

We can find love and access beauty even while experiencing what we absolutely despise. Truly, it’s just a matter of perception. To view any task as an obstacle of teaching, helps to cultivate a state of gratitude for whatever life is bringing. Leading to empowerment in any given situation. Life is not always easy, and can be downright disheartening. With a view from a separate angel, perhaps an epiphany can be brought to light.

The essence of raising the vibration consists of bringing ourselves up, when all hope may be lost.

There have been times in life, where I have been at my lowest. Unable to understand how things could possibly get better, comprehension of the bigger picture will occur.
Those time periods are tests of personal strength. If I can get through something that may appear to be surmounting difficulties and see it with a fresh perspective, that issue will tend to dissolve out of my life.
Upon resolution, the light will filter through. What I felt was so traumatic, was only, in fact, something that builds character.

The ups in life are heights of crowning achievement, grandiose beauty with glamorous feelings.
The lows, the lows are our defining moments, how we carry ourselves forward. They build our strength and resolve in self and teach us the discipline of a seasoned warrior.

How can we understand ideas like compassion and tolerance for another, if we aren’t subjected to something that shakes our world up?

We never know what someone else has gone through, judging from the outer realms becomes a parody on self.

Life is a composition of the ups and downs, like music, the downs are the nostalgic beauty of the whole piece.

Feel out your pain, your sadness, your fears and doubts, and remember, it will get better. This is a part of your journey. Over time, it becomes your choice how you perceive these lows in life.

Pushing forward teaches perseverance.
perseverance builds patience.
Patience creates a deep understanding for life and others.

When things may seem disturbing, traumatic, monotonous, horrible. All efforts may feel in vain, and relationships could be falling apart, the bottom seems to be dropping out, nothing is working right.
You may not want to care, you may feel like giving up hope, you may not understand what is happening.

Realize in these time periods;

Life is more than what we are seeing, this is building you to be an even more resplendent being.

You have a purpose, push through, you can do it.
Find something right when everything is going wrong.

Somehow, some way, life will work its way out.

I promise you, dear human, there is a purpose for everything. Perhaps destined or not, either way;
Can you find your purpose for being?
Can you see the infusion of what has created you?
The uniqueness that comes from your individual expression and experience?

Life is your choice.

xo,
Nicole

I will be talking more about raising the vibration in a separate post.

Positively Facing Fears

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This, I feel, has been the largest tragedy of humanity.
We are all human, so let’s digress here a bit, shall we?

Fear is contagious, spreading through our world like the largest plague on record. Most problems stem from fear and it’s dominions (judgement, hatred, inferiority-superiority, discrimination, power-seeking, doubt/worry, jealousy, anger, abuse, gossip, lying/sneaking, living by warning/ danger, etc..)

Fears feel real, yet they are nothing more than an illusion within our perception. To understand fear we have to look at the core of our subconscious; collectively and individually.

Individually created are subconscious insecurities, formed from experiences that leave feelings of; abandonment, isolation, loneliness, unloved, inadequacy, not being right by society/ group or family….. etc.

Collectively we live in remnants of a conditioned, puritanical society, one that undermines inner power. This causes suppression, repression and projection while urging agreement with what is taught/ told/ sold without question. Seen through commercial marketing that targets people by making them feel they are lacking without their product.
Or through levels of objectification and sublimation in media, religions, education, sex and class.

Propagating conformity while perpetuating cycles for people to ignore true power residing underneath the exterior.

Most humans are seeking love, appreciation and approval. In this search, people make choices that do not come from a place of authenticity. In line with self-preservation this allows insecurity to modify behavior.

Think of all the times you held back parts of yourself out of worry, doubt and fear of others thoughts or how you would appear?

People care what others think, thus ignoring inner truth worrying how they are appearing.

Paradox within this:

most think that…..

Break free, worry is anti-intention.

Who gives a fuck what anyone but you thinks. If you own you, everything will form around that inner sense.

self

Conscious Awareness

We all have egos, the question is how to make ego work for, instead of against self?

Go within your depths to unleash your inner power.
Become a warrior/ess cutting through inner demons by facing your facets of shadow and light. Free yourself from the bars of inward insecurity by loving them into oblivion, unearthing your greatest beauty of all; inner truth, love and knowledge of self.

Quantum physics states within our brain synapses are chemicals that surface when we have a certain experience. Essentially we are addicted to similar thoughts and emotions.

(1)” We can conclude that consciousness is a quantum mechanical entity that can have an independent existence. It can localize in the human brain when the electron is in a particle state. This provides the necessary quantum mechanical base conducive for it to interact with and function in the brain. When the state changes to that of a wave, consciousness takes flight and starts floating. It takes away with it at least a part of the contents of the memory.”

Think about what you think about, become conscious to yourself and your thought, action and word. Make a consistent effort to speak, feel and visualize your highest state of being into existence. This will shift unhealthy patterns into health and positivity for self.
Feed you and your life with what makes you feel good about who you are. Positively recondition/ repattern what no longer belongs within you.
Rule of thumb, usually the opposite of a negative thought or feeling will shift the pattern, doing what might make you feel uncomfortable.

 

It takes 21 days for a pattern to change.

Examples of Affirmations:

I am not good enough~ I am amazing
I can’t do it~ I do everything impeccably
I am unloveable~ I love and accept myself completely

When you notice fears come up, delve into and visualize balloons of light surrounding and dissipating them.
Gratitude is an incredible way to shift the state of mind and emotions. Becoming grateful for what is can change your inner state.
If you are feeling negative towards another/ situation/ experience it only causes you pain.
Wrap it in love and light, every time you think about the subject, release it into this vision.
Over time, the negative feelings will disappear.

Regardless of who you are, what you have done, what you think, where you have been, and whatever insecurities are underneath:

You are important, you matter, and your presence on this earth is of great significance, fellow human.

xo,

Nicole

Check out these articles if interested in more:
(1) Quantum Physics
Keeping Track of Personal Progress

Collective Consciousness

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‎”The real seeker of truth never seeks truth. On the contrary, he tries to clean himself of all that is untrue, inauthentic, insincere – and when his heart is ready, purified, the guest comes. You cannot find the guest, you cannot go after him. He comes to you; you just have to be prepared. You have to be in a right attitude.” – Osho

Our minds are extremely powerful, what one believes one will see. Our beliefs individually and collectively make up our reality.
Every person is creating their own reality out of their personal belief system. At the same time we are all working within a collective belief that we all agree to believe. (mind-stretching a bit, I will take you further down this rabbit hole in a later post).
We are born into an already conditional status quo.
Our beliefs are formed from what we were born into and experience from our most subconscious level, when introduced from infancy to relationships, society and what sustains us.

Thought are in being proven to have physical mass through studies done on quantum physics levels.
The power of our minds is the greatest power we as a race have. If we can work our minds together, we can truly achieve anything.
Like a network, if enough people believe in a concept, that something becomes alive within our perceptions.
Belief manifests, belief is the cornerstone to creating anything within our world.
Collective Consciousness

collective

There are many who hold so rigidly to personal beliefs that the beliefs become blocks from evolution.
Over time these blocks can become detrimental and brainwashing. Holding individuals and collectives back from fluidly being open to new thoughts, approaches and ideas.

Paving the way for revolutionary thinking, change starts within, with a thought. A believable thought gains momentum through others, like a snowball, growing more dense with movement. Becoming a known idea within a group, spontaneously or gradually.

What was once heresy and progress is now looked at as archaic.
Why would that be any different with our economic and societal structure?

It is time for a restructuring of collective beliefs.
We are seeking transformation, it will come from collectively banding together and contributing.
Change comes from addressing and seeking solutions by counteracting what is a problem. Realigning.
That is the gift of manifesting.
Focusing on the solution will guide us to answers to our current issues. Leaders will be coming forward from all walks of life, representing all of us. These leaders will bring forth ideas from the collective that are tailored to needs and solutions within this new paradigm.

What is it we choose to believe, about ourselves, our world and one another, will those beliefs sustain us as a whole?

Sustainability has become a collectively coined term, delving into this idea will help us seek solutions.
Are we a sustainable race, working with sustainable sources?

Obviously a mass shift is in order.
Sustainability of every system and function within humanity will start to remedy what is faulty within all of our systems. Answers will come from awareness of problems, while proactively agreeing to solutions.

For an idea to work, it will have to be something many can collectively agree upon. Not every tenet per se, yet agree with a belief in the collective to be able to re-create.

From the macro to the micro, belief in self is one’s most powerful force.
Do we believe in ourselves?

Can we bring forth our most human elements into this evolution?
Produce more emotions within our dry, shriveling up and boring system.
Let the passion out, being lead by our mind, hearts and spirits, conveying what we believe in from the core of our being human.

Can we believe in
A collective truth,
a collective mindset,
a collective belief in

Humanity?

Truly, love is the most important element of all.
Can we believe in love?

xo,

Nicole

Moment to Moment

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ALJ38LdbEM

STOP……..

And think about Right Now.

Add a little awareness to the moment, see if that moment can expand, expansion and enjoyment of the moment at hand, is truly all that can be had.

Right Now.

At times it seems happiness can only be once there is attainment of a certain something.

Our society is one that places materialistic urges above the here and now.
The thought that:
Once I buy this, attain a certain something, is not the key to happiness.
Seeking and searching, looking to the future, being nostalgically in the past will not create joy either.

Of course, set your sights high, reach for the stars, but remember you are here, now.

Joy is within, in every moment, it is only a matter of being present to it.
A choice of here and now, or not.
Relishing what is occurring, while savoring the moment, can help to feel bliss and pleasure in the present.

The spontaneity and surprises in life are what truly keep me striving.
I think to myself, 10 years ago would I have ever expected or planned for my life to have taken the route it has?
No
Would I have it any other way.
Absolutely not.

I ponder upon how my dreaming mind can be let down at times when I have expected outcomes to come to fruition, when they aren’t the way I expect,
I feel disappointment.

That my dears, is the catch.

Expectations can propel one forward, yet, when we are attached to those expectations they can also damper one’s bliss when not met.

When one is expecting from life, situations, self and others and it doesn’t come through, an array of negative emotions can be felt.

How are you going to react when life is not what was anticipated?

Maybe it was missed expectations.

Allow yourself to feel whatever the feelings of the missed expectation are, understand where it stems from and come back into bliss.

Life is not always going to be what is expected or desired, but that should not detract from your joy. Instead allow perceived flaws to strengthen you in the moment,

and be grateful for what is,

Right Now.

It’s in the receiving of our wishes that we can tend to get lost,

sometimes the unexpected journey is the best part.

It is always a choice how you are feeling, and choosing moment to moment will allow you to choose the moment, rather than let the moment choose you.

Choice = Empowerment.

Let go of expectations for what you want now to be, and let now show you what it’s meant to be.

There is no other time than now to be happy and happiness is not found in what is not, it is found in loving and enjoying what is.

Where is your happiness in this moment?

xo,
Nicole

The Flow, yo

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You know you are in the flow when everything falls into place as it should, perfectly and spontaneously.
It is effortless and easy, you are guided without having to think about what “it” is,
it just is.
Without even planning the first step,
everything occurs around it.
There is an acceptance that what is occurring is meant to be.
You know, because you just know,
when you know, you are in the flow.

When these little bursts of knowing take place in the fabric of our reality, there can be signs guiding you to your path more easily.

If we as humans use only a portion of our brain, I believe there must be a pattern that we can’t yet comprehend within these “flows”. Our senses are constantly taking in much more than we are able to understand.

A leaf, can only ever be a leaf, in the leaf is the pattern of its blueprint. Whether it comes to the full potential of that blueprint is up to the tree, ground, sun and water surrounding it.

So it is for a human, we can only ever be a human in this form and lifetime. Within a human, there is a pattern a life can ultimately take. It is up to the conditions surrounding one to nurture into that potential.

Once one starts opening up to this higher potential, life will start to come more into the pattern or flow. Once in the flow, synchronicities become more apparent.

Synchronicity

A Synchronicity happens when you think about, hear or experience something, and that something is presented yet again. Sometimes shockingly.
For instance: you thought an exact phrase, then you hear a song stating that phrase verbatim, then a friend talks about that song.

Coincidence?

Psychologist Carl Jung’s theory states “Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events, that are apparently causally unrelated or unlikely to occur together by chance, that are observed to occur together in a meaningful manner” (1)

“Synchronistic events reveal an underlying pattern, a conceptual framework that encompasses, but is larger than, any of the systems that display the synchronicity. The suggestion of a larger framework is essential to satisfy the definition of synchronicity as originally developed by Carl Gustav Jung.” (2)

I view synchronicities as the signs, pointing the way within the flow.

How To Get Into The Flow

Gratitude is one of the most important aspects for allowing you to open up to your potential, especially when life seems not so fruitful.
Start listening to Yourself, you will understand the flow of your life more. Gaining more of a comprehension of your inner knowing.

Perhaps listening to yourself is not so easy, because what yourself says goes against what others tell you to do/be?

That is alright, ultimately, listening to yourself will guide you to your truth. You know all the answers to your life’s questions. Even if it goes against the grain.

So What?

The grain will form around you.

Go with ease, free form within the flow, the path of least resistance is the easiest place to be in. Once in you will be guided to where you need to be and what to do. Planning, order and control become obsolete, all you need to do is trust. Trusting will allow you to float on down the river of the flow.

I will elaborate more on ways to finding your truth, gratitude and being in the zone in another post, for now, let this be known ; )

xo,
Nicole

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Alter Egos

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Which one do I desire to be today ; )

While my purpose is to attain higher consciousness and a comprehension of the bigger picture.
I also have to understand the notion that.
I am human.
A Human, with emotions,
varying along the spectrum.
I am not always perfect by societal standards, yet, I am perfect in my learning about self and others.
I accept that everything that happens is meant to, for cultivation, growth and re-calibration in re-creating.

In being human, I have recognized distinctive qualities of myself surface at different times. Either a situation, person, or an emotional reaction brings about these characteristics.
I realize that whether they are deemed acceptable is beyond me, in this strive for higher consciousness I have to

own all parts of me.

I accept and love me,

unconditionally…

Because I like to make life fun and interesting, I have personified the different facets of my being.
Like the elements, these parts of me are the earth, fire, water and air of myself.

Annabella:

Fire qualities. Feisty and fiery, she is a little warrioress with a sharpness of tongue. Rebellious, rambunctious and passionate, her spirit has been strengthened through tumultuous experiences.

Celeste:

Air qualities. She is esoteric, airy and dreamy, her head tends to be high in the clouds. Floating around somewhere in the etheric, her thoughts pertain to universal and cosmic awareness. She is outlandish, giving rise to idiosyncracies and uniqueness.

Aurora:

Water qualities. She is flowing, empathic, compassionate and understanding. Encompasses a mentality of accepting whatever life is bringing. Positive and inspiring, she makes for interesting company.

Persephone:

Earth qualities. She is grounded, introverted, calm and contemplative. Quietly thoughtful and observant, she has a deep understanding of human nature. Quite meditative in her approach to life and others.

We are all products of life and society.
After experiencing suffering and injustice in life, barriers of mistrust can be created.
What I have witnessed so often is that we can sometimes
anticipate hostility.

Collectively.

Since most people have experienced pain, hurt and trauma in some manner, these wounds manifest individually in varying ways….
patterns that become prevailing in our society.
Becoming being wary of one another, not knowing if we can trust that others have good intentions.
While living in conditions of feeling that we have to be a certain way to feel accepted

Ego barriers that block us from seeing

love.

Before I go, I would like to pose questions for you to ponder upon.

What would it feel like to live in a society where the main tenets were support, encouragement and appreciation, rather than the judgement, criticism and blame that is so prevalent?

Imagine for a minute, how it would feel, to know that you were always accepted for every part of your being?

No matter what

xo,
Nicole

 

Spiritual Philosophy

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Like a musical score this is about to pick up the frequency, where as before it was longer and slower, now it is becoming shorter, more frequent and sweet.
I am about to take you in a completely different direction than where we have been.
Through my worlds of creating my spiritual philosophy, one that has been sanctioned from stepping outside of religion with non- adherence to any one tradition.

My life has been one of turbulence at times, yet, my spirit has been strengthened through owning my experiences. What has allowed me to reach my highest potential has been creating my own tradition; arising from an evolving form of mixing and merging what feels right for me. I blend different cultures, philosophies and creeds to suit my individual needs, looking within mentally, physically,emotionally and spiritually. Always guided by my heart.

This has been developing for me since I was 11, when I was introduced to the concept of the universe, soul questioning and delving into realms of the unknown, spiritually and philosophically.

My philosophy encourages finding love in every aspect of life. Radiating from this place is what I am always striving to achieve. Realizing in every moment I am exactly where I need to be.

I believe that we create the meaning of life, it seems that the meaning is taken so SERIOUSLY in our world. My goal is for my reality to be light, loving, happy, magical and easy, so as to enjoy life freely.

I like to make my tradition playful for me, while watching my life powerfully come into action with gratitude, excitement and abundance.
Inner joy being a purpose in my life, life is a game I wish to have fun with.

If there is God, a Force, Universe, whatever you desire to call it, I believe that source is something that should set one free.
My co-creation of life with this expression becoming an artistic endeavor in every moment. Reality becoming living, moving, breathing, creating the art of being.

Purpose and Dream Creating

If you so desire to come along, I will be going over a diverse range of topics. Ever evolving, I have come to find  well being and ease through learning varying perceptions and techniques that hold truth for me.

An outward and inward state of being; I am a living conscious universe, while living within a living, conscious universe

and so it goes…

xo,

Nicole

I Believe, Toronto

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Maybe you’re too serious about it,

Life isn’t meant to be so serious, it’s meant to be light and fun…

Stop judging yourself and
let go into acceptance
happiness
love.

I was deliberating these thoughts on the train ride from Chicago to Detroit onto Toronto. A trip spontaneously spurred by my dad.
Planes, trains and automobiles have become my second home, and meditation is a form of ease on them.
When a 5 hour train ride turns into 8 hours,

There must be a purpose, I think to myself.

I have to apply that even when life is not what I desire,
when I feel like giving up on myself,
giving up on my dreams,
letting go of the passion,
not understanding.

I believe in myself.

I believe that there is a purpose to everything, in seeking out what is positive, one will always grow from it.

I believe that what happens easily, is meant to be.

I believe to give up control, in order to let in the flow.
The flow of least resistance.

I believe that love is the only truth, all else is an illusion.

I believe that thoughts, actions, words and deeds create our reality.
Individually and collectively.

I believe that we are only human, doing the best we can with what we know.

I believe that life is beautiful, in order to see we have to remember.

I believe that a certificate does not give one merit, character or wisdom.
Life does.

I believe that the spirit thrives in laughter, letting go and having fun.

The pride parade happened to be the same weekend while we were in Toronto. Walking through the crowd, I was elated to see different cultures coming together to celebrate this symbol of tolerance.

I believe that judgement is a barrier to love. Who is anybody to judge?

I believe that the ego is annihilated in remembering that we are one.

I believe that intolerance and judgement come from perspective. Every person thinks they are right in their perception.

I believe there is no such thing as mistakes, only learning and growth of self.

I believe that tolerance and acceptance are the antithesis to self-righteousness and judgement. If we were raised in a world that promoted these tenets collectively,
we would see more love.

I believe each heart holds the secret of inner truth. Cultivate the heart.

I believe that love, empathy and compassion are practices of the highest. Accepting self and others through faults, leads to success.

I believe letting go of expectations, will allow one to be in the present.

I had time to myself while on this trip. Staying at the Park Hyatt, I indulged at Stillwater Spa.
I received a manicure, pedicure and facial, the service was impeccable.
The sauna and steams imparted healing on my mind, body and heart.
A tranquil, peaceful place Stillwater helped me to uncover my inner beauty by polishing the outer.
I was absolutely thankful for this luxurious treatment.

I believe in pampering, and feeling like a queen

I believe that a healthy mind, body and spirit creates happiness and ease.

I believe that life is a contradiction, in the duality of reality lies humor

I believe that every person is intrinsically gifted, sometimes waiting for their inner light to be uncovered.

I believe that in facing one’s shadow, one can see the light.

My father and I were sitting outside at Creme Brasserie, eating a lovely, light and delicious meal.

We were having a life questioning discussion.

I asked him

“Dad, if there was one thing you could impart, what would it be?”

“I used to play the game, and the game was top priority. Over time I have realized that family is the most important, however and whatever that family may be.” He responded

“Could that apply to the family of humanity?” I asked

I believe that children are our future, teach them to love each other.

I believe in taking care of the earth for future generations, it’s the only earth we have.

Every person believes differently, in that there is a beauty.

I believe in you, and me, to create, love, be happy and free.

Life is done unto as you believe.

xo,

Nicole

Subordination to Attainment

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“Capitalism being a system that allows you to go higher and higher up a potential pyramid. The deal is it comes with fewer and fewer safety nets.

By definition

The more stratified a society is, the fewer people you have as peers.

The fewer people for whom you have symmetrical reciprocal relationships

and instead all you have are differing spots and endless Hierarchies.

A world in which you have a fewer reciprocal partners is a world with a lot less Altruism.”

~Dr. Robert Sapolsky

MORE MONEY = HIGHER STATUS = CONTROL

For thousands of years we have been within an archaic system that supports hierarchies, social elitism and control.

Money and the lengths corporations, countries, religions and individuals go to obtain it, is at times appalling. We are desensitized to these lengths by a norm living in a

Dog eat dog world.

This has become a competition with one another for a higher standard of living, in the attempts to attain more within this competition, we ultimately lose sight of altruism and humanity

While it appears we have come far from cast systems, there are still hierarchies of superiority and inferiority that create separation and distinction between classes.
While more subtle, these structures are extremely evident in our culture.

Whether it be the brand of clothing one wears, to the type of car one drives, to the house one lives in, to the people one surrounds themselves with.
We brand one another and ourselves where we feel we fit in this hierarchical structure.

As humans, our need for love and acceptance is what drives us, and what is more conditioned to be accepted and sought after than

money?

the driving factor in our world has become attainment of a better life, and a better life is dictated by having more money.

Otherwise known as

climbing the social ladder.

With inflation rising, the standard of living keeps getting higher, and every human is relentlessly climbing.
or running,

in a circle,

like a hamster wheel……

This circle essentially becomes working to live,
living to work,
in what may or may not be one’s truth or dream.

Within our “freedom”, we all give our freedom away to money, attainment and a system that supports it.
Subordination to attainment, feeling that within attainment true satisfaction is met. Much more than consumerism this is a societal condition that is an absolute paradox, how can one truly live in this system freely?

With the middle class falling away, there is a bottom and top to this hierarchy.
The bottom much larger than the top.
At the bottom is poverty, a class that has been created around lack, one has to fight to survive, this class is looked down upon.
While at the top social elitism is looked up to, with a measure of success being gauged by how much money one makes.

Within our system, a societal perception is that people with money are superior.
Is that because these people have more of an ability to do what they desire, surrounded by luxury and educated in higher establishments?

Is that what everyone is climbing towards?

We are not given a choice about where, who or which hierarchy we are born into, in order to feel successful, why should we have to be continuously climbing?

What about one’s level of happiness and sense of purpose, why isn’t that a gauge for success, regardless of the amount of money that is made?

I want to pose these questions and state;

I don’t know what the answers are, for each person they will vary.

I just like to question,

EVERYTHING.

You may ask the question, why question everything?
I say to you, why not?

Progressive? yes…..
Progress is not made by being stagnant in any idea or mindset.

The government doesn’t have your truth, politics don’t have your truth, religion doesn’t have your truth, the media doesn’t have your truth, school doesn’t have your truth, your parents don’t have your truth.

Only you do, and only you know it.

It may be a collection of other truths, or it may be wholly unique, whatever it may be, honor it, listen to it

be it.

xo,

Nicole