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#grounding

You have to recognise when you're just a follower of society 's idea of how you're supposed to live your life.

You enumerate ideas and check boxes. Your list looks like everyone elses. Are they really yours or what society listed out and prescribed for you without recognising it.

You think you're free but your mind is still wired to listen and follow.

The subtle yet insidious ways in which societal expectations can shape our lives. It's easy to get caught up in the idea that we're making our own choices, when in reality, we may be simply following a script written by others.

**Recognizing the Patterns**

Let's take a closer look at some common scenarios:

1. **The "right" career path**: We're often told that certain careers are more prestigious or lucrative than others. But have we really chosen those paths because they align with our passions and values, or because they've been deemed desirable by society?

2. **Social media influencers**: We're constantly bombarded with images of perfect bodies, flawless skin, and extravagant lifestyles. Are we striving for these unattainable standards, or are we just following the crowd?

3. **The "perfect" relationship**: We're often socialized to believe that a romantic partnership should look a certain way – monogamous, long-term, and goal-oriented. But have we really chosen this model because it feels authentic to us, or because it's been presented as the norm?

4. **Consumerism and material possessions**: We're constantly encouraged to buy, consume, and accumulate stuff. Are we truly happy with our purchases, or are we just trying to keep up with societal expectations?

5. **The "right" age for milestones**: We're often socialized to believe that certain life events should happen at specific ages – graduating from college, getting married, having kids. But have we really chosen these timelines because they feel right for us, or because society has deemed them the norm?

**Breaking Free**

To truly be free, we must recognize when we're simply following societal scripts and make a conscious effort to challenge those norms. Here are some steps to help you break free:

1. **Reflect on your motivations**: Ask yourself why you've chosen certain paths in life. Is it because they align with your values and passions, or is it because you feel pressure from others?

2. **Question societal expectations**: Challenge the norms that have been presented to you. What if the "right" career path isn't what everyone says it should be? What if a non-traditional relationship model feels more authentic for you?

3. **Seek out diverse perspectives**: Expose yourself to different cultures, lifestyles, and viewpoints. This can help you see beyond the narrow expectations that society has imposed on you.

4. **Pursue your passions, not just what's "practical"**: Don't be afraid to take risks and pursue activities or interests that bring you joy, even if they're not considered "practical" or "responsible."

5. **Embracing uncertainty and imperfection**: Recognize that it's okay not to have all the answers and that perfection is an unattainable ideal. By embracing this uncertainty and imperfection, you can begin to break free from societal expectations.

Remember, true freedom comes from within. It requires courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. So, take a step back, reflect on your choices, and ask yourself: "Am I really living my own life, or am I just following society's script?"

Another point I can add to this is to ask your local mechanic. They will tell you which ones are the easiest and cheapest to maintain and fix.

P.S. You can ask me if you’re a high altitude goat who lives in the Swiss alps.. like me. We’re a little strange up here. Must be the thin air. 😏 nostr:note1svv3qh88dgdwuv22rmry8pplm98w8zf5x2v6pftuzx507kfdavksr3jl66

This one is huge, indeed the biggest I ever drew on paper. Over 20hours PoW

See more of my art at agichoote.npub.pro

#agichooteart #mountains #artistr

Recent vibes.

Got a good hike in. Lenticular clouds formed over the mountains.

A first post.

All posts here are actually posted by mama with permission. All #zaps received go directly to the artists wallet (she will stack these for many years).

Drawn April 19th, 2024

#art #artstr #teenart #selfled #unschooling

didn‘t care before, but I avoid entertainment media that tries to push a message instead of pleasing the customer. So for recent literature female lead is a tiny red flag, lesbian a big one and transgender a definite no no.

24” x 30” Mixed Media Canvas Update: selecting colors

In the reference photo, it’s day. I want to put in stars, so my art will be a version of night. That means dark colors: blue and purple.

Going to keep the mountains a version of green, more blue than yellow, likely mixing what I have with the colors used in the sky.

A triad color scheme makes for red-orange as the pop color, which will work well for the dragon, though most of it will be black mixed with the greens, blues, and purple.

I pulled the paints I thought would work, swatched them, then kept the ones I want to work with - purple underlined names on the paper.

As you can tell from the size of the paint tubes, I’m used to working small, so a trip for art supplies is likely in my immediate future. 😁

Next will be trying laser image transfers with my gelli plate!

If you want to follow just this art project, you can check out the #mountainroadartwork hashtag.

#art #artstr #rustypuppyart #mixedmedia#artprocess #wip #🖼️