1,000 views? Seriously?
Honestly, I never thought I'd do it. So many people truly love to read what I have to write. Or you guys are assholes and just pressed refresh a lot. I'm gonna actually thing you like what I write.
Well, I just wanna take this blog to thank YOU, reader. Thank you for reading all of my woes, all of my passion, everything that I stand for. It's people like you that fuel the creativity and the drive to truly do something I love. Without an audience, there is no one to inspire, no one to influence. That is why I started Catch 22 in the first place, is to inspire people, to truly make them look at the world from a brighter standpoint. You guys genuinely make me happy, to hear about the lives I have touched, the ideas that I have influenced. That's all I've ever wanted to do with my life. And you guys have made it possible.
Thank you, so much.
Catch 22 was an experiment of mine, to account all of my observations of the world and harness my thoughts on humanity and our own existence, in order to truly define what makes us happy. Why we are here. What the meaning of life is, personally what my life meant. Through this blog, through your inspiration, through the kind words you have all encouraged me by, I have achieved the act of coming one step closer to my goal. My pursuit is that much shorter. I truly have found what it takes to be happy. And that's the thing, I know it. I couldn't teach it to you. Because what I have found, in a year of blogging, after 30 posts, after so many human interactions I have encountered and learned the philosophies of others, is that happiness cannot be defined. It is something for all of us to understand, to discover on our own. My hope is that I can inspire everyone to reach that point of enlightenment.
That's all I've ever wanted.
Anyways, like most blogs, I've caught myself rambling. In short, every single person who reads my blog has my undying and infinite gratitude for making my creation what it is. Here's to new beginnings, more inspiration, and another 1,000 views.
Enjoy the odyssey.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Innovative Tyranny
The human mind is an indescribable place.
The thoughts that spawn from the deepest quandaries of our mind can be the most inspirational and idealistic thoughts from our generation. There are so many innovators in this world, those who want to utilize the infinite power of the mind to create a tranquil and peaceful world with their inventions and their philosophies. Those who seek to purify this plagued world of its evils and create something that displays true beauty in the purest and most brilliant form.
And then there's the other side of the spectrum.
The same mind that we share as humans, our own human mentality, the same mind that can innovate is also capable of creating monstrosities of unreal proportions. Acts of tyranny that seem to have no purpose, simply a thirst for brutality. There are those in humanity who are dedicated to inflicting terror upon us civilians, of committing senseless acts of violence upon innocent victims. Those who have not the heart nor mind to care about the repercussions or the consequences of their actions. Perhaps even those who commit what may be the most evil doing of taking a child's life, one who is innocent and so new to this world of hatred and evil, these murderers are some of the most sickening and disgusting people in humanity. Cowards. It's grotesque.
This is humanity as we know it.
The thoughts that spawn from the deepest quandaries of our mind can be the most inspirational and idealistic thoughts from our generation. There are so many innovators in this world, those who want to utilize the infinite power of the mind to create a tranquil and peaceful world with their inventions and their philosophies. Those who seek to purify this plagued world of its evils and create something that displays true beauty in the purest and most brilliant form.
And then there's the other side of the spectrum.
The same mind that we share as humans, our own human mentality, the same mind that can innovate is also capable of creating monstrosities of unreal proportions. Acts of tyranny that seem to have no purpose, simply a thirst for brutality. There are those in humanity who are dedicated to inflicting terror upon us civilians, of committing senseless acts of violence upon innocent victims. Those who have not the heart nor mind to care about the repercussions or the consequences of their actions. Perhaps even those who commit what may be the most evil doing of taking a child's life, one who is innocent and so new to this world of hatred and evil, these murderers are some of the most sickening and disgusting people in humanity. Cowards. It's grotesque.
This is humanity as we know it.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Summer Breeze
Simply the words bring you back to a special time.
Summer. More than a word, really. Even more than a season. An experience. Perhaps one of the most memorable experiences for many. Sitting here, listening to the mystical sounds of Bob Dylan, the cool refreshment of sipping iced tea from a jar, even sitting on my back porch and watching the sun retreat for the day to make room for the silver moonlight that illuminates the warm summer nights which are the cause of magic. It seems the most mundane tasks become charmed with the scent of summer, the golden rays of the sun, and the cool breeze that sweeps away all one's troubles.
And swept them away it has.
What is there to worry over in a time where all there is is friendship abound and memories to be made? Breaking the shackles and unleashing the fiery teenage angst that lies within all of us. To be swept away in the waves of the long days and cool nights, being who we are meant to be. Teenagers. Kids. To do otherwise against a teenager should be criminal. No one should be forced to do anything else but be themselves during such a magical time of the year. Go ahead, relax yourself. Be free. Chase the cute guy or the girl of your dreams that you've always wanted. Go out and have nights by the lake swimming and grilling until the sun rises. Rebel against adulthood and unleash the spirit you know you have inside you. Blow away your problems like the summer breeze. C'mon. You know you want to.
Make your summer more than a memory, my friends.
Summer. More than a word, really. Even more than a season. An experience. Perhaps one of the most memorable experiences for many. Sitting here, listening to the mystical sounds of Bob Dylan, the cool refreshment of sipping iced tea from a jar, even sitting on my back porch and watching the sun retreat for the day to make room for the silver moonlight that illuminates the warm summer nights which are the cause of magic. It seems the most mundane tasks become charmed with the scent of summer, the golden rays of the sun, and the cool breeze that sweeps away all one's troubles.
And swept them away it has.
What is there to worry over in a time where all there is is friendship abound and memories to be made? Breaking the shackles and unleashing the fiery teenage angst that lies within all of us. To be swept away in the waves of the long days and cool nights, being who we are meant to be. Teenagers. Kids. To do otherwise against a teenager should be criminal. No one should be forced to do anything else but be themselves during such a magical time of the year. Go ahead, relax yourself. Be free. Chase the cute guy or the girl of your dreams that you've always wanted. Go out and have nights by the lake swimming and grilling until the sun rises. Rebel against adulthood and unleash the spirit you know you have inside you. Blow away your problems like the summer breeze. C'mon. You know you want to.
Make your summer more than a memory, my friends.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Trapped
Human nature certainly puzzles me.
This time, it's not an observation that I have noted in other people, although I am sure that others feel this way too. I have observed such behavior in my own being, and it is something that I haven't felt in the longest time. It's almost humorous to explain what I am going through because of how childish and ridiculous it is. Regardless of the underlying immaturity that may be present, it is something that I feel should be expressed. There's gotta be one person out there who understands what I'm going through. Maybe everyone feels this way in one way or another. They're just afraid to admit it.
Okay. Here goes.
How is it possible to feel such overwhelming emotion for one person? I just don't understand how one can invest unfathomable amounts of feelings for another human being. Is it something that just occurs naturally? Because this feeling only seems to surface when I experience something in my life that involves someone I care about with undying loyalty. Even in times of tragedy of which I am so fond of, the feeling of missing one person due to loss or disconnection. What causes us to feel so strongly? Conversely, there is the opposite. Someone that you care about so much, you would go to any lengths to show it. It's a phrase tossed about so often, "I would do anything for you." The question is, would you? Unfortunately, there is no way to show that you would unless the situation arises where you were given the opportunity to do so.
The thing is, I'm caught in this situation.
But I have this deep, sincere instinct that leaves me on standby to do anything for this one person. I just haven't been able to show it yet. I'm trapped in my own emotional bind, like I'm not sure how to contain all of this emotion. The worst part is I'm not sure how much I should invest in this. If it were to be that my investment is wasted because of the situation I'm in, what do I do? Either way, I feel I am in emotional turmoil. My own overwhelming feelings are being used against me, and until compromise is reached, I just feel trapped.
Get me out of here.
This time, it's not an observation that I have noted in other people, although I am sure that others feel this way too. I have observed such behavior in my own being, and it is something that I haven't felt in the longest time. It's almost humorous to explain what I am going through because of how childish and ridiculous it is. Regardless of the underlying immaturity that may be present, it is something that I feel should be expressed. There's gotta be one person out there who understands what I'm going through. Maybe everyone feels this way in one way or another. They're just afraid to admit it.
Okay. Here goes.
How is it possible to feel such overwhelming emotion for one person? I just don't understand how one can invest unfathomable amounts of feelings for another human being. Is it something that just occurs naturally? Because this feeling only seems to surface when I experience something in my life that involves someone I care about with undying loyalty. Even in times of tragedy of which I am so fond of, the feeling of missing one person due to loss or disconnection. What causes us to feel so strongly? Conversely, there is the opposite. Someone that you care about so much, you would go to any lengths to show it. It's a phrase tossed about so often, "I would do anything for you." The question is, would you? Unfortunately, there is no way to show that you would unless the situation arises where you were given the opportunity to do so.
The thing is, I'm caught in this situation.
But I have this deep, sincere instinct that leaves me on standby to do anything for this one person. I just haven't been able to show it yet. I'm trapped in my own emotional bind, like I'm not sure how to contain all of this emotion. The worst part is I'm not sure how much I should invest in this. If it were to be that my investment is wasted because of the situation I'm in, what do I do? Either way, I feel I am in emotional turmoil. My own overwhelming feelings are being used against me, and until compromise is reached, I just feel trapped.
Get me out of here.
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