I made this site mostly for myself. It is a reflection of my own
interests and expressions—a way to stay in touch with myself. That is,
my spiritual side, something that can so easily be neglected in today’s
contemporary culture. And if I so happen to inspire any wanderers who
cross my path, then even better.
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"I was always
looking outside myself for strength and confidence,
but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
-Anna
Freud- |
People can so easily lose themselves in today’s materialistic world
where everything is go-go-go, work-work-work. So many days are spent
working—whether this be a career, a job, or school. And much of this
time and energy is spent working for things that really have no
meaning—such as money or possessions. Sure, people happen to need money
in this world to survive and buy their way around, but it really has no
value to their souls in the end. And often, jobs or studying cancel-out
any free, individual time, since most of this time is spent in mental
exhaustion, so they just go back to sleep, ready to be up for another
long day of work, or they find themselves in zombie-like trances; either
way, they stop thinking about what really matters in their life—their
heart’s desires. They lay waste their soul’s true power. That is, they
focus so much on superficial objects, consumerism, or fake realities
that they lose touch with who they are and their capabilities. They seek
pleasure and meaning in materialism rather than through their heart and
soul. But in the end, nothing comes of that. They just find themselves
more and more empty with time. They become less creative and even their
brains shut down. That is, some so easily accept a robotic lifestyle and
do nothing to change, no longer dream, no longer inspire new ideas—no
longer aspire for greater things. Their lives become nothing more than
work, sleep, eating, and buying. They become monotonous, predictable,
and dull. Their soul, suffering from no inspiration or rekindling,
sleeps. And that is a depressing thought; I see it all around me. And it
happens so easily. People lose themselves so easily.
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"When we stop dreaming—we stop living."
-Lorrie Morgan- |
I have known many people who have had dreams, but once they got to their
20’s, reality hit them smack-hard in the face. They stopped dreaming and
settled. Many of these people have grown old and bitter, or some just
say, “I wish … I wish I was rich.” I decided I did not want to become
one of these people. I know life can become very hard, and I know that
sometimes it seems that it will never get better. But that idea comes
from within, and will only be true if the individual allows it to be
true. Reality is what we make of it.
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"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
-Albert Einstein- |
I decided that if I was going to let myself be miserable my whole life,
then there is no point to live. I want to live, but I do not want to
live miserably, and only one person can do something about that—me; only
I have control. Maybe I cannot control my environment and things that
come my way, but I certainly have control of how I will let it affect me
and I have ability enough to make things change. And I can say the same
about anybody else. Everyone perceives the world in a different way. It
is up to each and every individual on how they decide to see the world.
It is all about beliefs. I am not sure whether or not I will reach my
highest goals in this lifetime, but I will certainly try because I
believe in the possibility. That belief is what gives me drive and
ambition to keep improving myself, to not be stagnant, because I believe
that is one of the biggest causes of misery—to be stagnant—to be living
each day like robots, having no mental stimulation, no physical
activity, and nothing to nurture the soul.
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"Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation
determines what
you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."
-Raymond Chandler- |
Aside from numerous passions, such as music, art, physical activities,
or anything else, this site has become one way, of the many ways, to
nourish my spirit. Having grown up in a nature rich environment, I grew
a fondness for the wildlife, the trees, the storms, or the sea. There
were places I could go to not be seen by any other human being. At
nights, I found a silence when all else were asleep. All around me there
was a peace that I had whenever in need. City life is different,
however. Sure, there are still interesting people and live shows in a
city, but after awhile, it all becomes a chaotic, irritating mess. In a
city, there are no woods that are secluded; they are usually busy and
polluted with garbage or mischief. And sometimes there are rarely even
any trees or anything that resembles Earth. During these times, it is
necessary to find alternatives and other ways to find nourishment. So,
to avoid a state of disconnectedness with my soul, to avoid stagnation,
or a robotic, meaningless lifestyle, this site is one of several ideas
that came to mind. It is my way to express, to research what interests
me, and to bring the spirituality of nature to me when I cannot find it
myself.
~K
