Random thoughts.
If I’ve learned anything in life, it is the following:
- Be yourself - Harder than it sounds. Easiest way to be yourself is to live in the moment. Be self-aware. Take things as they come. Plotting, planning, and expecting usually end up in disappointment.
- Change for you - If you want to change, make sure you genuinely want to change. If you try to change yourself to suit someone else, the results will not be pretty.
- Most people are a liability - Most people are self-centered oblivious narcissists - Take a look at facebook/twitter/myspace if you don’t agree. The majority of people out there have nothing worthwhile to offer. If you want a less complicated life, fill it with people who have something to offer.
- Find and do what you love and you will be happy - If something makes you feel good, do it. Don’t live a life of regret, fear, and jealousy because of some perceived moral, familiar, or religious objection.
- Love nature - The natural world is filled with beauty. Take it all in and enjoy the simple elegance. That said, respect its power and don’t underestimate it.
- Be honest with yourself - See things for what they are, not for what you want them to be. In many past relationships, I overlooked red flags, ridiculous excuses, and stories that didn’t add up because I hoped that I was wrong.
- Trust actions, not words - If actions are in stark contrast to the words, always trust the actions. People lie all the time but their actions reveal more truth than their words ever will.
- Most people are whores and liars - I wouldn’t say that it’s a bad thing. It’s very primal and instinctual. Since there are very few repercussions from either in this modern age, most people partake in both quite frequently. I know that my natural inclinations towards honest and monogamy aren’t normal, but they are who I am.
- Money - Don’t spend more than you have. Life isn’t a competition for who can fill up a storage unit fastest. Enjoy what you have. Buy what you need.
- Extremely religious people are usually the most immoral - Either an inability to self-regulate their behavior or a “get out of guilt free” card. Follow rule #7.
- Respect and don’t judge - Who am I to tell you what is right or wrong? It’s all relative to your position and perspective. Just don’t piss on my shoes or I’ll fuck you the fuck up motherfucker.
- Don’t worry about what you can’t change. - Obsessing over something you have no control over will burn you out. Don’t do it. Don’t worry in general.
- Try to find good in everything and everyone. - Much of your happiness is derived from your attitude. If you look at the bright side of everything, you’ll be a lot happier. That said, don’t ignore the other rules just to make this one happen.