XL

Carpe Diem

Rapidly expanding, corporate industrialism is taking over the American work fields. As manufacturing plants are forming overseas, America blue collar workers are slowly becoming a dying breed. For the younger generations, college is required, for the sole purpose of education is gradually shifting into solely prepping for a white collar work environment. Obscure trades and occupations are dying out.

In a society consumed by one's net worth, the creatives become extinct. Artists, philosophers, and talented musicians are quickly overlooked. Consumed by the fast pace of technology, we lack depth and purpose. Money does not last. Economies collapse. We cannot live solely to make money. Since we are given one life, shouldn't we spend it doing what we love? 

XXXIX

Ameliorator

Frustrated. Depressed. Angry. I must face the juggernaut of my deepest fear--being unheard. With an abundant flow of ideas, I am left drowning. Is there a purpose in voicing our opinions if no one listens? Or shall we continue speaking, hopeful someone shall eventually take notice? My inner ameliorator causes a ceaseless struggle in my life.  Though my upmost desire remains to influence the world, the power needed has evaded my grasp. How does one seek to create change without any influence? Shall I continue fighting or is my laboring done in vain?  

 

Logically, I should surrender. However, I cannot idly watch life go by. Though I may not influence a single soul, by continuing my efforts, I find peace with myself. 

XXXVIII

A Hiatus

In all aspects of life, we must learn to regularly retreat from the normalcy of our daily routines, reflect upon our progress, and process our experiences. Reflection and progress coexist. Without reflection upon our current state, we cannot rightly enforce the changes needed to improve our current state. Sometimes, to move forward, we must pause and access. A meaningful hiatus.