You Got to Keep it Separated

We all of us exist in a mutually-agreed upon

arrangement (even if tacitly so) with our

fellow humans, our fellow cities, states,

countries, etc.

There are certain foregone conclusions,

wrapped up in laws and precedents

and what is generally referred to

as 'common sense' that we are all

supposed to abide by and revere.

But not everything shiny is golden.

Not all of the predetermined 'okay'

actions are in fact acceptable, and

likewise not all things deemed the

erstwhile 'inappropriate' truly are.

There are subterfuges and deceptions

prevalent across the board, top to

bottom. It's easier to take things

at face value, to not dig any deeper

or question the status quo.

It's easier to play along and keep

in-step with what others are doing...

following the lead and not making

any waves.

But there is benefit, too, in stretching

the mind...discovering what if fake

and what is real.

(And sometimes, what cannot be

discerned at all, since subjectivity

is always with us.)

We're free to follow whatever course we choose,

but shouldn't we at least know the

difference between the things

we're choosing from?

Just a question.

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Receive it and Believe It

What signs do you pay attention to?

Do you allow the signs and guideposts that

others have erected to be your influence,

knowing that they do not bear your best

interests in mind?

Or do you block out the negativity and

nay-sayers in order to support

and promote your own needs?

What you allow to infest and rest

and manifest

in your mind is what will influence and

lead your thoughts, choices, and actions.

Think carefully about the words and

ideas you allow in.

Defeatism harms no one but you.

Where others fear to tread,

they will attempt to prevent you from

reaching, through stifling or crippling or

insinuating. If you remain open to their ideas.

'Unconventional' is not an insult.

'Unlikely' is hogwash.

'Impossible' is a state of mind.

Follow your own path,

think for yourself,

and be attuned with what signs

you want to follow.

No matter where anyone else is heading.

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