Truth is subjective. If there is one word of advice I would leave to my children it would be, youre better off being DIFFERENT. If the majority of people are doing something and you choose to be a part of it then youre probably on a fast track to self-destruction. In my quarter century of time on this earth, I’ve had the opportunity to observe disturbing changes in the mentality of the people. Should I cast blame on the media? Obama? Conspiracy theories? No, I blame you.
One of these disturbing changes I mentioned is the fact that my fellow oxygen users allow themselves to be fooled so easily. Its almost as if no one can think on their own anymore. We let trends dictate how we dress, talk and interact. Where Im from, in the 90s you couldn’t be caught dead with tight pants (unless you were Caucasian). Now, a couple of rap artist wear “skinny jeans” and its okay? Now Im not saying that theres anything wrong with wearing fitted clothing, but does media have to give you a green light for everything? Live your life for you.
Have you ever asked yourself, who defines your perspective of “cool?” When you see a commercial on TV advertising some new shoes that aren’t economically friendly, are you interested in the actual design of the shoe or are you more concerned about how you are perceived wearing an expensive brand? Its just like buying art. People are more than likely to buy a piece of artwork from a well-known artist (even if its a picture of rocks being kicked) v.s. the intricate masterpiece of a no named Joe Blow Six-pack. That mentality is poison and youll never be at peace within yourself.