02.27.06 //: inspire me :// ...'said' some scribbled words on weathered notebook pages from days gone by... they said // ' i have grown resentful of repeating the same hackneyed lines, mantras weakened by the rare exceptions, cliched philosophies, logical fallacies, puzzling over pointless riddles... all of which have failed to lead to any greater understanding of purpose & place.' // i flipped the page. the words continued... // ' remove yourself from delusions of self-grandeur for they draw your attention away from your present purpose. remove yourself from pride & ego for humility & respect are better traits to spread to the world. remove yourself from the temptation to base happiness on comparisons to the external world & those around you, for it will more times than not lead to dissatisfaction with your life.' // i ignored those words as well & fliipped one more page. it finished // 'be content in your imperfections & be wary of self-destructive paths because life, time & body are gifts that can be taken away at any moment... //
i burned the page, fueled on stoages, yay, & whiskey, and knocked out. half-joking of course, but the concern remains. if all these lessons are supposedly present in mind, then why do i so often feel like i repeat the same mistakes, become someone i know i shouldn't be, or fall into patterns that i know i should avoid? i think deep down we all have sense of who we should be. inspire me to live it. =/
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