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There is a reason procrastination is such a widely recognized phenomenon, and it’s because we are trying to escape reality by doing things we actually like. More often than not the things we procrastinate with are our real interests, and if there is any way to actually make it happen, we shouldn’t for one second hesitate choosing our procrastination element as the real path in our lives, it definitely would help move things along a lot quicker.

There is a reason procrastination is such a widely recognized phenomenon, and it’s because we are trying to escape reality by doing things we actually like. More often than not the things we procrastinate with are our real interests, and if there is any way to actually make it happen, we shouldn’t for one second hesitate choosing our procrastination element as the real path in our lives, it definitely would help move things along a lot quicker.

We’ve always been taught not to doubt ourselves, and that we can do everything we put our minds to, at least most of us have. It’s a sweet notion and certainly inspirational, but it’s not entirely true. Some things are completely out of reach for some of us, even if we continue wanting it for eternity. Things that we are physically and mentally limited from achieving, or simply lack the talent for. It’s the facts of life, and sometimes we should reconcile with the fact that we won’t ever be outstanding. However, sometimes it’s worth fighting for, and this is where the seed of doubt comes in useful, and isn’t necessarily counter-productive. I think a lot of us live in this little bubble where everything is cool and even if we mess up it’s alright because the fall isn’t very low, not to mention the risks minimal. All of this safety makes for a lot of complacent people and for a lot of underachievers. If we have doubt in ourselves, chances are we are going to try a little harder to prove we can come out on top. Doubt sharpens your awareness in the sense that it makes you aware of possibilities you didn’t know you had prior to that experience. Recently I was in a situation where a group of people doubted my ability to achieve something. Normally I don’t fall for peer pressure, and don’t take huge chances, but in the situations where the dare is actually beneficial for me, I’ll bite. I took the challenge and so far have been doing perfectly well, despite doing something outside of my comfort zone. Now, this hasn’t given me the confidence to believe I can cure cancer, but it gives me that little dash of smugness we all should have, because the little victories are what gets us through the day. It’s made me notice changes in other people too. People who didn’t believe in me suddenly have to accept the fact that they were wrong. It inspires others to believe it can be done. In any event, it won’t happen unless you find the will to try. Although you will eventually outgrow some of the dreams and goals you childishly had aspired to, you will achieve other valuable lessons and experiences. Then, maybe one day when the little victories add up, you might even consider taking on bigger challenges.

We’ve always been taught not to doubt ourselves, and that we can do everything we put our minds to, at least most of us have. It’s a sweet notion and certainly inspirational, but it’s not entirely true. Some things are completely out of reach for some of us, even if we continue wanting it for eternity. Things that we are physically and mentally limited from achieving, or simply lack the talent for. It’s the facts of life, and sometimes we should reconcile with the fact that we won’t ever be outstanding. However, sometimes it’s worth fighting for, and this is where the seed of doubt comes in useful, and isn’t necessarily counter-productive.

I think a lot of us live in this little bubble where everything is cool and even if we mess up it’s alright because the fall isn’t very low, not to mention the risks minimal. All of this safety makes for a lot of complacent people and for a lot of underachievers. If we have doubt in ourselves, chances are we are going to try a little harder to prove we can come out on top. Doubt sharpens your awareness in the sense that it makes you aware of possibilities you didn’t know you had prior to that experience. Recently I was in a situation where a group of people doubted my ability to achieve something. Normally I don’t fall for peer pressure, and don’t take huge chances, but in the situations where the dare is actually beneficial for me, I’ll bite. I took the challenge and so far have been doing perfectly well, despite doing something outside of my comfort zone. Now, this hasn’t given me the confidence to believe I can cure cancer, but it gives me that little dash of smugness we all should have, because the little victories are what gets us through the day. It’s made me notice changes in other people too. People who didn’t believe in me suddenly have to accept the fact that they were wrong. It inspires others to believe it can be done. In any event, it won’t happen unless you find the will to try.

Although you will eventually outgrow some of the dreams and goals you childishly had aspired to, you will achieve other valuable lessons and experiences. Then, maybe one day when the little victories add up, you might even consider taking on bigger challenges.

“A FRIEND IN NEED, IS A FRIEND INDEED” Life is a fucker sometimes. You go through life mostly feeling average, having a few moments of brilliance and sense of accomplishment, and the rest is disappointment. The disappointing times, when life kicks you down, stomps on you, and fucking breaks your heart into a million pieces, those are the moments that matter. How you recover from them, is what defines who you are. If you let defeat consume you and give up, you probably don’t deserve your dreams anyway. What really shows character is taking what’s shattered and taking the slightly rockier road that will eventually lead you to the same destination. I’m not saying you have to be hard as nails, nobody can. When we are defeated is when we realize who is truly on our side, and who is only along for the ride. I’ve realized that lately, and sadly had to acknowledge that some people were not there for the long haul. On the other hand, I’ve realised who is, and I cherish them more than anything in this world, because without them, it would be really fucking hard to pick yourself up after being thrown out and made feel worthless. Life sometimes is like that, the big people in charge don’t consider your feelings. You are not their priority, and you do not matter to them. It’s a harsh reality but it’s one that we will all meet at least once in our lives. It’s scary. IT’S TERRIFYING. Luckily, we don’t (hopefully) have to go through it alone, and there will always be someone to tell us that we do matter in the big picture, the small defeats will be forgotten, but the victories and those who stood by us won’t.

“A FRIEND IN NEED, IS A FRIEND INDEED”

Life is a fucker sometimes. You go through life mostly feeling average, having a few moments of brilliance and sense of accomplishment, and the rest is disappointment. The disappointing times, when life kicks you down, stomps on you, and fucking breaks your heart into a million pieces, those are the moments that matter. How you recover from them, is what defines who you are. If you let defeat consume you and give up, you probably don’t deserve your dreams anyway. What really shows character is taking what’s shattered and taking the slightly rockier road that will eventually lead you to the same destination.

I’m not saying you have to be hard as nails, nobody can. When we are defeated is when we realize who is truly on our side, and who is only along for the ride. I’ve realized that lately, and sadly had to acknowledge that some people were not there for the long haul. On the other hand, I’ve realised who is, and I cherish them more than anything in this world, because without them, it would be really fucking hard to pick yourself up after being thrown out and made feel worthless.

Life sometimes is like that, the big people in charge don’t consider your feelings. You are not their priority, and you do not matter to them. It’s a harsh reality but it’s one that we will all meet at least once in our lives. It’s scary. IT’S TERRIFYING. Luckily, we don’t (hopefully) have to go through it alone, and there will always be someone to tell us that we do matter in the big picture, the small defeats will be forgotten, but the victories and those who stood by us won’t.

I feel like lately I’ve been able to remember every little, disturbing detail of my dreams. It’s weird because I’ve even been able to see faces and feel emotions in them. Usually when I dream people, they don’t have faces, they’re just blank. I think my dreams are becoming weirder and more disturbing by the day. No idea why, and it’s a little worrying. I want to get a dream interpretation book, at least the details will be good for something.

Good night everyone!

Good night everyone!