STOP BEING AN INDIVIDUAL
Okay, we completely understand you want to be different, we totally get you don't wish to be seen as just another sheep in the herd with nothing to offer. Yes we see how the idea of showing the world you are not just another nim-nom stuck in the matrix, makes your ego throb with excitement...
The question is this, is a society full of individuals really such a good idea?
At the beginning, we moved in tribes, hunted together, shared, discovered, helped and cared for each other.
Later we had leaders who directed us, telling us what to do, how to think and how to live. We were a little stupid but quite happy!
Then along came the civilised world, class systems, organised religions, money, education, industrialisation, consumerism, housing, trains, airplanes, cars, radio, tv, computers, internet, social media and global communication
We have gained knowledge and the freedom to think and act for ourselves. However, these have made us slightly confused about who we should be. The one thing nobody seems to want, is to be normal
If the thought of being normal is horrific to you, beware this may not be nice to read...
if during the past 15 years, you have been to Ibiza clubbing, had a tattoo, spent money on designer shoes, watch Saturday night TV, got a gym membership, bought an Apple product, use facebook or twitter, insta
Big drum roll.....
YOU ARE NORMAL. A TYPICAL CROWD FOLLOWER!!
Don't panic, don't be upset. If you are enjoying clubbing, the wonders of social networking and that wonderfully expensive Apple device. If you are proud of your tattoo and feel good in those designer heels, You are simply confirming your involvement in the current world
The pressure to be an individual feels massive, but actually, its minuscule compared to the pressure put upon us to behave like everyone else. The reality is we are being sold the idea of individuality, which involves buying into popular trends or objects...thereby conforming. Its no wonder we're more confused than a carrot in an orange tree!
Individuals act on real feelings without concern of the crowd, with a moral code which includes care and respect for others. Thinking and acting as your beautiful self is an act of individuality, especially in a world that screams - be ruthless and only look out for yourself
So why not re-consider this crazy individuality concept...
Society's magic trick is that it wants us to believe we are being individual while ensuring we conform!
Misdirecting us, so we don't see how similar we actually are, That in fact, our true nature is to help and care for each other
Deep down, we humans are not selfish or greedy. Each of us wants to feel valued and appreciated. Yes we'd love to be free from the pressures of this modern world, where we are asked to prove ourselves on a daily basis
The reason we are being manipulated into this pretence of individuality by governments and big business, is because they are aware, the day we begin to understand we are very much alike, with similar hopes, dreams and needs. We may start discussing real issues with care and compassion
Together we could begin demanding some real freedoms, challenging their system and worst of all...we may stop buying their products! Wow that could be the ultimate act of an individuality, wouldn't it?
Step away from the mass market.
Stop being an individual. Take your place in the world
3000monks...love being like you
Okay, we completely understand you want to be different, we totally get you don't wish to be seen as just another sheep in the herd with nothing to offer. Yes we see how the idea of showing the world you are not just another nim-nom stuck in the matrix, makes your ego throb with excitement...
The question is this, is a society full of individuals really such a good idea?
At the beginning, we moved in tribes, hunted together, shared, discovered, helped and cared for each other.
Later we had leaders who directed us, telling us what to do, how to think and how to live. We were a little stupid but quite happy!
Then along came the civilised world, class systems, organised religions, money, education, industrialisation, consumerism, housing, trains, airplanes, cars, radio, tv, computers, internet, social media and global communication
We have gained knowledge and the freedom to think and act for ourselves. However, these have made us slightly confused about who we should be. The one thing nobody seems to want, is to be normal
If the thought of being normal is horrific to you, beware this may not be nice to read...
if during the past 15 years, you have been to Ibiza clubbing, had a tattoo, spent money on designer shoes, watch Saturday night TV, got a gym membership, bought an Apple product, use facebook or twitter, insta
Big drum roll.....
YOU ARE NORMAL. A TYPICAL CROWD FOLLOWER!!
Don't panic, don't be upset. If you are enjoying clubbing, the wonders of social networking and that wonderfully expensive Apple device. If you are proud of your tattoo and feel good in those designer heels, You are simply confirming your involvement in the current world
The pressure to be an individual feels massive, but actually, its minuscule compared to the pressure put upon us to behave like everyone else. The reality is we are being sold the idea of individuality, which involves buying into popular trends or objects...thereby conforming. Its no wonder we're more confused than a carrot in an orange tree!
Individuals act on real feelings without concern of the crowd, with a moral code which includes care and respect for others. Thinking and acting as your beautiful self is an act of individuality, especially in a world that screams - be ruthless and only look out for yourself
So why not re-consider this crazy individuality concept...
Society's magic trick is that it wants us to believe we are being individual while ensuring we conform!
Misdirecting us, so we don't see how similar we actually are, That in fact, our true nature is to help and care for each other
Deep down, we humans are not selfish or greedy. Each of us wants to feel valued and appreciated. Yes we'd love to be free from the pressures of this modern world, where we are asked to prove ourselves on a daily basis
The reason we are being manipulated into this pretence of individuality by governments and big business, is because they are aware, the day we begin to understand we are very much alike, with similar hopes, dreams and needs. We may start discussing real issues with care and compassion
Together we could begin demanding some real freedoms, challenging their system and worst of all...we may stop buying their products! Wow that could be the ultimate act of an individuality, wouldn't it?
Step away from the mass market.
Stop being an individual. Take your place in the world
3000monks...love being like you
Winter 2015
beautiful music: Junkerry
image: daniel canogar
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beautiful music: Junkerry
image: daniel canogar
© for permission to use our thoughts simply ask