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January 7, 2025
Human nature vs. Human Being
The cornerstone of our existence as humans is humanity. It is often misunderstood as being compassionate and all things positive, which it is absolutely not.
Humanity encompasses human beings and also human nature as a group. The trouble is that human nature is not always unfaltering and vastly different from what we label as a human being.
If we consider the linguistic or even a biological explanation, human beings are defined based on physical features. It has nothing to do with our nature. Because human nature is entirely a different beast.
Human nature is our comportment as humans. It is a range of things that varies from one human to another. We could be positive or negative. Being good is not always beneficial for survival in society as we are competitive, so we adjust our performance to suit ourselves. At the very core, we want to be the best. It automatically means leaving the rest behind. Because best, a superlative adverb suggests there can’t be another one like you.
Our society fosters competition by making us follow the rules when competing, as we consider ourselves civilized. We don’t go and kill someone if we are hungry, but let others do it for us in the slaughterhouse, behind closed doors. We don’t create poverty but allow minimum wage jobs that take away most of our time, and we are still left short of the money needed to sustain ourselves. We don’t tell anyone they are not valuable, but we create unreachable goals to decide one’s worth. We preach nondiscrimination but create borders and boundaries. We tell everyone life is priceless and put a price on everything needed to stay alive.
Our rawness must be hidden away so we can continue to call ourselves advanced. We are primarily cruel, immoral, and unjust. Due to conditioning, we conduct ourselves on the contrary. Human nature remains the same on the inside. We are all still cavemen, given the right circumstances.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books, which are available on Amazon.
Humanity encompasses human beings and also human nature as a group. The trouble is that human nature is not always unfaltering and vastly different from what we label as a human being.
If we consider the linguistic or even a biological explanation, human beings are defined based on physical features. It has nothing to do with our nature. Because human nature is entirely a different beast.
Human nature is our comportment as humans. It is a range of things that varies from one human to another. We could be positive or negative. Being good is not always beneficial for survival in society as we are competitive, so we adjust our performance to suit ourselves. At the very core, we want to be the best. It automatically means leaving the rest behind. Because best, a superlative adverb suggests there can’t be another one like you.
Our society fosters competition by making us follow the rules when competing, as we consider ourselves civilized. We don’t go and kill someone if we are hungry, but let others do it for us in the slaughterhouse, behind closed doors. We don’t create poverty but allow minimum wage jobs that take away most of our time, and we are still left short of the money needed to sustain ourselves. We don’t tell anyone they are not valuable, but we create unreachable goals to decide one’s worth. We preach nondiscrimination but create borders and boundaries. We tell everyone life is priceless and put a price on everything needed to stay alive.
Our rawness must be hidden away so we can continue to call ourselves advanced. We are primarily cruel, immoral, and unjust. Due to conditioning, we conduct ourselves on the contrary. Human nature remains the same on the inside. We are all still cavemen, given the right circumstances.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books, which are available on Amazon.
January 5, 2025
Parasocial Relationships
Many idolize the celebrated or famous people. The lure of glitz and glam is irresistible. It is not always about glamour, though. Aristocrats, glitterati, and elites demand our attention without asking. It makes sense as we are drawn towards success. Our main goal is to succeed in the game of life, so naturally, people who are thriving give us hope, and we look up to them.
Sometimes, this attraction is beyond being inspired. Some people cross the healthy boundary and enter into parasocial relationships with celebrities and even fictional characters. This connection is one-sided but feels real to them. They idolize, flatter, follow, and obsess over celebs, buying celebrity-approved or celebrity-brand products as soon as they come out. It also goes for books where their favorite fictional character resides or when it is written by their favorite author.
Such a mania begins with regular people identifying with someone beyond their circle or reach. It is different from being inspired as a parasocial behavior stems from loneliness. That’s why the imaginary connection feels strong. Somewhere, they realize this connection is one-sided. When their loneliness void is filled by a celeb or fictional character, they know they will never abandon them as they don’t exist in their life in the first place. There is a very low chance of being disappointed because there is no expectation from the other side. This mindset is dangerous as they foster one-sided friendships and carry on conversations with them. With the rise in social media interactions, such behavior gets more encouragement when their favorite celebrity likes their comment, post, or replies.
When one is a fan or engages in fandom, they know the boundary between the one they idolize and themselves. They know their social circle, financial status, and other differences. With parasocial connections, people feel they have control over the one they idolize. In some cases, YouTubers have had to call out such people to have them back off.
In conclusion, one forms a parasocial connection when lonely and perhaps socially awkward. And yet, they are confident that they know their idols and go into addiction, which stops them from having a real relationship with anyone else. An imaginary relationship supersedes connecting with another human being in person as it entails no actual partnership. Lack of mutual effort gives parasocial people a sense of dominance.
What is not to be forgotten is that it is false.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books, which are available on Amazon. You may start with ACE UMBRA, a standalone novel and my latest work.
Sometimes, this attraction is beyond being inspired. Some people cross the healthy boundary and enter into parasocial relationships with celebrities and even fictional characters. This connection is one-sided but feels real to them. They idolize, flatter, follow, and obsess over celebs, buying celebrity-approved or celebrity-brand products as soon as they come out. It also goes for books where their favorite fictional character resides or when it is written by their favorite author.
Such a mania begins with regular people identifying with someone beyond their circle or reach. It is different from being inspired as a parasocial behavior stems from loneliness. That’s why the imaginary connection feels strong. Somewhere, they realize this connection is one-sided. When their loneliness void is filled by a celeb or fictional character, they know they will never abandon them as they don’t exist in their life in the first place. There is a very low chance of being disappointed because there is no expectation from the other side. This mindset is dangerous as they foster one-sided friendships and carry on conversations with them. With the rise in social media interactions, such behavior gets more encouragement when their favorite celebrity likes their comment, post, or replies.
When one is a fan or engages in fandom, they know the boundary between the one they idolize and themselves. They know their social circle, financial status, and other differences. With parasocial connections, people feel they have control over the one they idolize. In some cases, YouTubers have had to call out such people to have them back off.
In conclusion, one forms a parasocial connection when lonely and perhaps socially awkward. And yet, they are confident that they know their idols and go into addiction, which stops them from having a real relationship with anyone else. An imaginary relationship supersedes connecting with another human being in person as it entails no actual partnership. Lack of mutual effort gives parasocial people a sense of dominance.
What is not to be forgotten is that it is false.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books, which are available on Amazon. You may start with ACE UMBRA, a standalone novel and my latest work.
January 1, 2025
Divine Feminine & Masculine Energy
The divine feminine energy is often characterized by remarkable empathic behavior, nurturing attitude, compassion for others, and creative flair. The divine masculine consists of a more dominating role. They are protective, supportive, disciplined, structured, courageous, and enduring.
The distribution of these energies has nothing to do with physical appearance, gender inclination, or biological makeup. These energies represent our inner traits, influencing our demeanor.
A widely believed theory says - that in a given relationship, one person is the divine feminine, and the other is the divine masculine for it to be balanced. It signifies the divine masculine energy as aggressive and is known to be destructive as it fosters change. However, change warrants growth, reformation, reproduction, and not just elimination. Also, anything fighting to survive, which is the core divine feminine energy trait, must be aggressive and assertive. At the same time, it has to be nurturing to let a concept grow and further life. This implies both energies exist in every single concept.
Our Universe is also energy and is perfectly weighted. The divine feminine and the divine masculine energies complement each other to maintain balance. Suppose we extend this theory to any concept in the womb of creation. In that case, these two energies must be in balance within themselves.
An individual must also have these two energies in proportion because our body is stable and not in discord with its surroundings. If these energies are off-kilter in someone, there are techniques to invoke them. Though it seems to be an innate feature by birth, people claim the methodologies work. It depends on the individual if they want to try them out. After all, one shouldn’t need another to feel whole, for the equilibrium exists within us.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books available on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from Yama Echo Maya
The distribution of these energies has nothing to do with physical appearance, gender inclination, or biological makeup. These energies represent our inner traits, influencing our demeanor.
A widely believed theory says - that in a given relationship, one person is the divine feminine, and the other is the divine masculine for it to be balanced. It signifies the divine masculine energy as aggressive and is known to be destructive as it fosters change. However, change warrants growth, reformation, reproduction, and not just elimination. Also, anything fighting to survive, which is the core divine feminine energy trait, must be aggressive and assertive. At the same time, it has to be nurturing to let a concept grow and further life. This implies both energies exist in every single concept.
Our Universe is also energy and is perfectly weighted. The divine feminine and the divine masculine energies complement each other to maintain balance. Suppose we extend this theory to any concept in the womb of creation. In that case, these two energies must be in balance within themselves.
An individual must also have these two energies in proportion because our body is stable and not in discord with its surroundings. If these energies are off-kilter in someone, there are techniques to invoke them. Though it seems to be an innate feature by birth, people claim the methodologies work. It depends on the individual if they want to try them out. After all, one shouldn’t need another to feel whole, for the equilibrium exists within us.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books available on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from Yama Echo Maya
Just as creation exists far and wide by transmitting as frequency, manifesting into the matter, and establishing the illusion of everything. My form vibrates, creating an impression of my many selves, proliferating into countless avatars. As a drop of the ocean, which is also the ocean, my embodiments are also me. Similar to how our life, that we reflect on, is a sample of the cosmic flow. And a sample of that flow is also whole. One and complete. Not a part of one, but one. This is me, and that is me. The one that has separated from the one persists as me.
December 31, 2024
Present Moment
Have you been preached at least once in your life about the present moment? Most of us have been and we often do it to others, carrying it forward. People often glorify this imaginary point in time. We are also reminded of how fleeting it is and that it must be lived to the fullest. Funnily, it is also a synonym of gift, which automatically implies we must be happy about it and cherish it.
A more concrete definition comes from the science community. It is rendered as the occurring time in the now. Is now not the synonym of the word present? If you look closely, science cannot define anything without leaning on another concept, which in turn is defined and imagined based on another make-believe concept or a naturally occurring unexplained phenomenon.
And so... Is there even a thing like the present moment? Logically, there isn’t anything as the ‘present moment.’ We all have bought into it when, in reality, all we have is the past and an idea of the coming moment. Sadly, the past can’t be changed unless we time travel or jump into another timeline. And the future is shaped by the past and is unpredictable to the dot. As I said, one gets a hint of the coming sometimes but never the exact sequence of events about to occur.
There is a strong reason why some of us can see the immediate future or destiny, aka fate or the end. I have repeatedly mentioned in my blogs that memory is not sequential and that creation is a singular event, making it possible for memories to overlap or read without time constraints.
The concept of time supports phases of creation, such as conception, retention, and destruction. We need things to be sequential to make sense of our perception of the world. Our ability to separate a single event into parts gives us hope we can manipulate it. This demands the present moment as reality, for we cannot change the past. But we can aim to shape the future to our liking by following a plan.
The present moment is, therefore, the execution of your objective to shape your future as per your imagination by learning from your past.
Hmm? Sounds like we are an AI program!
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from i$UBSCRIBE to spark your interest.
Happy New Year!
-Love PB
A more concrete definition comes from the science community. It is rendered as the occurring time in the now. Is now not the synonym of the word present? If you look closely, science cannot define anything without leaning on another concept, which in turn is defined and imagined based on another make-believe concept or a naturally occurring unexplained phenomenon.
And so... Is there even a thing like the present moment? Logically, there isn’t anything as the ‘present moment.’ We all have bought into it when, in reality, all we have is the past and an idea of the coming moment. Sadly, the past can’t be changed unless we time travel or jump into another timeline. And the future is shaped by the past and is unpredictable to the dot. As I said, one gets a hint of the coming sometimes but never the exact sequence of events about to occur.
There is a strong reason why some of us can see the immediate future or destiny, aka fate or the end. I have repeatedly mentioned in my blogs that memory is not sequential and that creation is a singular event, making it possible for memories to overlap or read without time constraints.
The concept of time supports phases of creation, such as conception, retention, and destruction. We need things to be sequential to make sense of our perception of the world. Our ability to separate a single event into parts gives us hope we can manipulate it. This demands the present moment as reality, for we cannot change the past. But we can aim to shape the future to our liking by following a plan.
The present moment is, therefore, the execution of your objective to shape your future as per your imagination by learning from your past.
Hmm? Sounds like we are an AI program!
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from i$UBSCRIBE to spark your interest.
They were all about the fast pace. Somewhere in the conscious background, they understood how slow thought was. It was always catching up with the occurring events. That realization forced them to dive deeper into a given moment, scaling it to a more granular level. To capture and process information faster than thought.
Their intelligence was capable of it; even so, humans were way behind. Way past life's sell-by date. Example: Praising the discovery of a dying star billions of light years away.
What is the use of a throwback, prehistoric data they are decoding? None-hundred-percent.
Then again, the past created the illusion of something that was there. If humans were as quick as the happening moment. There would be nothing to see or examine. As it has happened.
Happy New Year!
-Love PB
December 29, 2024
Déjà vu
Déjà vu is French for ‘already seen’. However, it is most commonly used to describe the feeling of having experienced an event exactly before. Most of us have felt this, leaving us staggered to collect ourselves and think hard on the uncertain memory. But we can never bring it to mind.
The scientific explanation of Déjà vu, experienced by two-thirds of the population, is that our conversant familiarity with our world gives us this feeling. The fewer memories you have, the less likely you will experience Déjà vu. And it makes sense. If your expertise is minimal, you wouldn’t have much to compare a given happening with.
It almost sounds like a glitch that happens when processing immense data. Where a code gets confused and fetches a wrong line of logic from a program. Are we then living in a simulation?
Here is one of the many bizarre theories I have... Memory is not sequential. We experience Déjà vu because the current happening is part of our collective memory. Meaning it already exists. This leads me to theorize that our creation is complete or ended. Only then can memory already exist and be non-linear.
Just hear me out, as I can support my theory. Have you ever come up with an idea or an understanding only to find out someone has also come to that very understanding and idea? This is why we patent. It is not just to stop someone from stealing your idea but also because many others come up with it. The most famous invention, Nylon, a polymer, was created in New York and London simultaneously. NY in Nylon is for New York, and LON is for London. When it was established that people came up with it concurrently, it was jointly named Nylon.
A famous saying, ‘It has all been done before,’ suggests nothing is truly new. Every invention is a replica of what exists in nature organically. We are copying from natural expressions or building on top of an existing concept, which is nothing but memory.
We seem to have finite possibilities; all we can do is come up with different permutations and combinations of what already exists. We are bound to coincide with one another if we are exploring a given set of probabilities. Déjà vu hence is a crisscross of memories.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books available on Amazon.
Here is an excerpt from ALL KAAL NONE - SAC OF SURPÄS Part 1 to spark your interest.
“Need is natural for continuation. You’re confusing it with want.”
“But I'm sure my heart will stop beating if I’m not with you. Isn’t that a need?”
“Still a want. Breathing, eating, and resting are needs for the physical body. Everyone craves constant pleasure. After the first experience, it is a reaction from built memory, making every subsequent encounter boring. Nonstop stimulus numbs the natural state and compels us to move to another stimulation, increasing dosage. The outward projection of your wants can never cease the fire inside you. One needs isolation to close the distance and delete the split between them and the world around them.”
Asher's words brought the feeling of déjà vu. She focused on what favored the current state of her mind and stored the rest. “I feel alone when you’re not around me, even when surrounded by many.”
“Being alone is the best way to explore yourself and be self-aware. You can then find out what makes you happy without any external dependency.”
“The only thing that makes me happy is you.” She considered herself emotionally weak without him.
“What about before you met me?” He flicked her tiny nose.
She giggled. “It was the idea of being free.”
“Are you free now?”
“Hmm. Not really. Can we ever be free?”
“Free of what is the question.” He sighed, reflecting on the celestial entrapment around his absolute existence.
The scientific explanation of Déjà vu, experienced by two-thirds of the population, is that our conversant familiarity with our world gives us this feeling. The fewer memories you have, the less likely you will experience Déjà vu. And it makes sense. If your expertise is minimal, you wouldn’t have much to compare a given happening with.
It almost sounds like a glitch that happens when processing immense data. Where a code gets confused and fetches a wrong line of logic from a program. Are we then living in a simulation?
Here is one of the many bizarre theories I have... Memory is not sequential. We experience Déjà vu because the current happening is part of our collective memory. Meaning it already exists. This leads me to theorize that our creation is complete or ended. Only then can memory already exist and be non-linear.
Just hear me out, as I can support my theory. Have you ever come up with an idea or an understanding only to find out someone has also come to that very understanding and idea? This is why we patent. It is not just to stop someone from stealing your idea but also because many others come up with it. The most famous invention, Nylon, a polymer, was created in New York and London simultaneously. NY in Nylon is for New York, and LON is for London. When it was established that people came up with it concurrently, it was jointly named Nylon.
A famous saying, ‘It has all been done before,’ suggests nothing is truly new. Every invention is a replica of what exists in nature organically. We are copying from natural expressions or building on top of an existing concept, which is nothing but memory.
We seem to have finite possibilities; all we can do is come up with different permutations and combinations of what already exists. We are bound to coincide with one another if we are exploring a given set of probabilities. Déjà vu hence is a crisscross of memories.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading my books available on Amazon.
Here is an excerpt from ALL KAAL NONE - SAC OF SURPÄS Part 1 to spark your interest.
“Need is natural for continuation. You’re confusing it with want.”
“But I'm sure my heart will stop beating if I’m not with you. Isn’t that a need?”
“Still a want. Breathing, eating, and resting are needs for the physical body. Everyone craves constant pleasure. After the first experience, it is a reaction from built memory, making every subsequent encounter boring. Nonstop stimulus numbs the natural state and compels us to move to another stimulation, increasing dosage. The outward projection of your wants can never cease the fire inside you. One needs isolation to close the distance and delete the split between them and the world around them.”
Asher's words brought the feeling of déjà vu. She focused on what favored the current state of her mind and stored the rest. “I feel alone when you’re not around me, even when surrounded by many.”
“Being alone is the best way to explore yourself and be self-aware. You can then find out what makes you happy without any external dependency.”
“The only thing that makes me happy is you.” She considered herself emotionally weak without him.
“What about before you met me?” He flicked her tiny nose.
She giggled. “It was the idea of being free.”
“Are you free now?”
“Hmm. Not really. Can we ever be free?”
“Free of what is the question.” He sighed, reflecting on the celestial entrapment around his absolute existence.
December 26, 2024
Law Of The Land
Law, rules, and regulations maintain order and keep us in check so that we can enjoy the benefits while living responsibly. These tenets of human society are upheld by police officers, lawyers, judges, etc. If people don’t observe them, there are consequences, which are the same for all and are not dependent on one’s social standing.
Is it, though? Let’s find out…
Anyone who owns anything wants to safeguard it and pass it on to those they willfully wish to. The basic agenda of establishing rules and regulations and making laws is to protect the haves from the have-nots. Although society claims to provide equal opportunities without biases and prejudices, social disparity still exists.
Why?
Because some people are more motivated than others and have higher goals. Most importantly, they can convince the rest to run for their cause. People happily join in and cheerlead such highfliers. In return, they get compensated with jobs, networking opportunities, or other tangible favors. Meanwhile, the highflier makes millions and sometimes billions as the ability to convince others is of more value than doing the actual work.
The rich rarely take any monetary losses because the law protects them. Society needs such risk-takers to manage the crowd. A breakthrough is never achieved by the ones cheering for or working for others. Even if an average person has a brilliant idea, it gets represented by someone with an influential status.
A mere idea is not enough. One needs a lot of good luck and solid backing from someone powerful. Credit for something innovative is always shared with or stolen from the one who founded it. Most of us move on from such setbacks; some try again by working harder. Now, there are processes in place to patent your idea. However, it doesn’t apply when you are working under someone. When you are an employee, all your efforts are IP, intellectual property, of the company. The most you will get for your bright idea is recognition with accolades or some award.
You can’t take your idea with you and leave the company. The law is against you on this one. Surprisingly, most people realize the unfairness but can’t do anything about it as they depend on the system. Even when many feel wronged, they fear speaking up as it might jeopardize their productivity and place in society. We must constantly work to prove our worth to stay in it. Any misstep makes us liable to the law and puts us years behind in the race to be successful.
The same law that applies to a commoner doesn’t apply to the ones leading the others. They can get away with a lot, from minor misdemeanors to considerable corporate fraud. Ironically, there would still be people supporting them. They are somehow convinced of their innocence or forgive their mistakes. Sometimes, they even overlook them entirely.
Not all of us are Elon Musk, who can get away with anything, such as Telsa’s highest crash and accident rate, X’s election influence, and the mass layoffs in the name of efficiency. He even got away with threatening to close government-funded programs to save tax dollars. It is probably better applied to the Mars expedition.
If you are a commoner, you must navigate life sanely and intelligently to make the most out of it. Unless you want to go straight to Luigi-level fame and trade your lawful presence for a charged criminal to prove a point.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading ACE UMBRA
Here is an excerpt to spark your interest.
“…A coroner’s job is to find the cause of death using medical expertise: Play of knowledge. Constructing a case that frames a suspect is what the prosecution aims for. Making anything to everything about the apparent perpetrator: Play of deceit. The trial has nothing to do with the events leading to it. The defense team will deliberate that rejective bit using speech: Play of words. And the jury is to conclude by combining the presented evidence: Play of performance.
Common sense can go fuck itself as the law aims to fly to the sun at midnight. Hence the blindfold.”
Is it, though? Let’s find out…
Anyone who owns anything wants to safeguard it and pass it on to those they willfully wish to. The basic agenda of establishing rules and regulations and making laws is to protect the haves from the have-nots. Although society claims to provide equal opportunities without biases and prejudices, social disparity still exists.
Why?
Because some people are more motivated than others and have higher goals. Most importantly, they can convince the rest to run for their cause. People happily join in and cheerlead such highfliers. In return, they get compensated with jobs, networking opportunities, or other tangible favors. Meanwhile, the highflier makes millions and sometimes billions as the ability to convince others is of more value than doing the actual work.
The rich rarely take any monetary losses because the law protects them. Society needs such risk-takers to manage the crowd. A breakthrough is never achieved by the ones cheering for or working for others. Even if an average person has a brilliant idea, it gets represented by someone with an influential status.
A mere idea is not enough. One needs a lot of good luck and solid backing from someone powerful. Credit for something innovative is always shared with or stolen from the one who founded it. Most of us move on from such setbacks; some try again by working harder. Now, there are processes in place to patent your idea. However, it doesn’t apply when you are working under someone. When you are an employee, all your efforts are IP, intellectual property, of the company. The most you will get for your bright idea is recognition with accolades or some award.
You can’t take your idea with you and leave the company. The law is against you on this one. Surprisingly, most people realize the unfairness but can’t do anything about it as they depend on the system. Even when many feel wronged, they fear speaking up as it might jeopardize their productivity and place in society. We must constantly work to prove our worth to stay in it. Any misstep makes us liable to the law and puts us years behind in the race to be successful.
The same law that applies to a commoner doesn’t apply to the ones leading the others. They can get away with a lot, from minor misdemeanors to considerable corporate fraud. Ironically, there would still be people supporting them. They are somehow convinced of their innocence or forgive their mistakes. Sometimes, they even overlook them entirely.
Not all of us are Elon Musk, who can get away with anything, such as Telsa’s highest crash and accident rate, X’s election influence, and the mass layoffs in the name of efficiency. He even got away with threatening to close government-funded programs to save tax dollars. It is probably better applied to the Mars expedition.
If you are a commoner, you must navigate life sanely and intelligently to make the most out of it. Unless you want to go straight to Luigi-level fame and trade your lawful presence for a charged criminal to prove a point.
If you enjoyed this, consider reading ACE UMBRA
Here is an excerpt to spark your interest.
“…A coroner’s job is to find the cause of death using medical expertise: Play of knowledge. Constructing a case that frames a suspect is what the prosecution aims for. Making anything to everything about the apparent perpetrator: Play of deceit. The trial has nothing to do with the events leading to it. The defense team will deliberate that rejective bit using speech: Play of words. And the jury is to conclude by combining the presented evidence: Play of performance.
Common sense can go fuck itself as the law aims to fly to the sun at midnight. Hence the blindfold.”
December 25, 2024
Karma
Karma is one of the most misunderstood words and has been widely mispronounced after being adopted by Western civilization.
Etymologically, it is a Sanskrit word pronounced as ‘Kar ma’ not ‘Car Maa.’ It also means chores or responsibilities. Its true meaning is lost in translation as it is contextual and implies many things.
There is a saying in the holy book Gita - You have a right to perform your assigned duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.
In Sanskrit, it says - कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन । मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥
The quote refers to duties as Karma.
Another saying in the Hindi language goes as follows -
कर्म का फल अवश्य मिलता हैI Which means, You reap what you sow. It can be literally translated to Newton’s third law - For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Perhaps this is where the infamous, incorrect, saying has come from - Karma is a bitch. However, this can’t be any further than the truth.
Karma is not a collection of records or a log of what you do, so it can be used for or against you. Most straightforwardly, Karma is action. And action can be good or bad. If you take Newton’s third law of motion, Karma can also be rewarding. It all depends on your actions. There is a saying in Hindi to support this - कर्म का फल मीठा हो या कड़वा, उसे हमें स्वीकार करना चाहिए! Meaning, You must accept the results of your action, good (sweet) or bad (sour). I imagine we have no choice but to do that. Of course, we can work to fix whatever went wrong or against us. But it has happened, and the reaction has come about, so it must be accepted before moving forward.
Karma is best translated as your performance mirror. It doesn’t necessarily show who you are but how you respond to life. And a response is an echo of what impacted you. More times than not, you’re bound to react. Which will bounce back. Nothing goes into an abyss. Why? Because our creation is cyclical and has memorization ability. That’s why I have come up with a new saying - Memory is a bitch, not Karma.
If you enjoyed this consider reading my latest work, Ace Umbra published by Leadstart.
ACE UMBRA
Here is a quote from the book to help you decide:
Etymologically, it is a Sanskrit word pronounced as ‘Kar ma’ not ‘Car Maa.’ It also means chores or responsibilities. Its true meaning is lost in translation as it is contextual and implies many things.
There is a saying in the holy book Gita - You have a right to perform your assigned duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.
In Sanskrit, it says - कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन । मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥
The quote refers to duties as Karma.
Another saying in the Hindi language goes as follows -
कर्म का फल अवश्य मिलता हैI Which means, You reap what you sow. It can be literally translated to Newton’s third law - For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Perhaps this is where the infamous, incorrect, saying has come from - Karma is a bitch. However, this can’t be any further than the truth.
Karma is not a collection of records or a log of what you do, so it can be used for or against you. Most straightforwardly, Karma is action. And action can be good or bad. If you take Newton’s third law of motion, Karma can also be rewarding. It all depends on your actions. There is a saying in Hindi to support this - कर्म का फल मीठा हो या कड़वा, उसे हमें स्वीकार करना चाहिए! Meaning, You must accept the results of your action, good (sweet) or bad (sour). I imagine we have no choice but to do that. Of course, we can work to fix whatever went wrong or against us. But it has happened, and the reaction has come about, so it must be accepted before moving forward.
Karma is best translated as your performance mirror. It doesn’t necessarily show who you are but how you respond to life. And a response is an echo of what impacted you. More times than not, you’re bound to react. Which will bounce back. Nothing goes into an abyss. Why? Because our creation is cyclical and has memorization ability. That’s why I have come up with a new saying - Memory is a bitch, not Karma.
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ACE UMBRA
Here is a quote from the book to help you decide:
Unknowingly, one establishes what they harbor. Therefore, any emotion reinforces the solidity of the object being reacted to. Not the feeling itself.
December 24, 2024
Cheerleaders
Imagine you’re watching a sports game, and on the side is a group of people doing their own thing. They’re dancing, holding pom poms, and are wearing provocative clothing. These are cheerleaders who keep you entertained while you watch the game. It sounds like a distraction from the real thing. Right?
Amazingly, most people are not distracted by it. They enjoy the cheerleading squads’ efforts to cheer them as spectators.
Are the spectators then not capable of cheering for the game they paid for? They are there because they identify with the ones playing.
Surprisingly, any spectator is also a cheerleader. Their presence cheers on the ones putting on the show. Then why do we have cheerleaders as an add-on?
Cheerleading has become a thing of its own over time and is no longer a sideline activity. It is a sought-after career that requires preparation. Although it serves no purpose to the game, we never question such a pointless line of work.
In fact, there are so many things we never question that don’t impact our survival or improve our lives. Most things have entertainment value at best. Especially videos and memes that give us a burst of short-lived joy. We spend hours watching them and don’t put any physical effort into it, nor do we use our brains! Yet, it makes us feel mentally and physically exhausted.
Entertainment shouldn’t be exhausting, though. The time spent on activities should contribute to our well-being. At the very least, it should enhance our knowledge. However, most of the content available online is useless. Ironically, the content creators are making money. How? Because of cheerleaders.
We, as consumers, help useless things become mainstream. It is not just for things we consume by streaming data but also for what we consume by eating or watching/doing in person. Any engagement is cheerleading. Our response determines what will go viral and what will be shunned in the shadows. Since we have that power, we must use it judiciously.
When we use our body to do things, it clues us when we pressure it unduly; the Mind doesn’t. It keeps using our body’s sensory perceptions to no avail. We give into unreal temptations to feed intangible desires. More often than not, we scroll for hours with no agenda other than getting entertained. But funnily, it adds to boredom, making us lethargic. Online stimulations don’t use your body, but don’t let it rest, either.
Consuming online content is like eating packaged or fast food. It appears natural but is not. The uselessness of data consumption is pretty apparent, yet we cannot escape it. Why? Because it gives us the feeling of abundance with very little input. Just like a small sum of money can help you buy a lot of processed food, a simple swipe of a finger delivers an endless stream of content. We get more by giving less. But what exactly are we getting? Nothing worthwhile.
It is important to note that our responses influence what we see and what we don’t. We are more polarized in our views because the system determines our type once we like something or spend more than one second watching something. It creates a feed playlist for us, shielding us from the other side... the other perspective. It ensures we never get enriched with everything out there and keep consuming more of the same thing. It is as if it wants separation to keep the crowd busy fighting among themselves.
So, what can we do?
Stop cheerleading what is of no value. Stop donating your time to things that engage your visual senses mindlessly while your body remains on standby. Recognize the difference between psyop and entertainment. Use your knowledge to choose what you want to consume. Exploit the search function to find what you want and not let the algorithm determine it. Most importantly, be an informed consumer and not a mindless cheerleader.
Amazingly, most people are not distracted by it. They enjoy the cheerleading squads’ efforts to cheer them as spectators.
Are the spectators then not capable of cheering for the game they paid for? They are there because they identify with the ones playing.
Surprisingly, any spectator is also a cheerleader. Their presence cheers on the ones putting on the show. Then why do we have cheerleaders as an add-on?
Cheerleading has become a thing of its own over time and is no longer a sideline activity. It is a sought-after career that requires preparation. Although it serves no purpose to the game, we never question such a pointless line of work.
In fact, there are so many things we never question that don’t impact our survival or improve our lives. Most things have entertainment value at best. Especially videos and memes that give us a burst of short-lived joy. We spend hours watching them and don’t put any physical effort into it, nor do we use our brains! Yet, it makes us feel mentally and physically exhausted.
Entertainment shouldn’t be exhausting, though. The time spent on activities should contribute to our well-being. At the very least, it should enhance our knowledge. However, most of the content available online is useless. Ironically, the content creators are making money. How? Because of cheerleaders.
We, as consumers, help useless things become mainstream. It is not just for things we consume by streaming data but also for what we consume by eating or watching/doing in person. Any engagement is cheerleading. Our response determines what will go viral and what will be shunned in the shadows. Since we have that power, we must use it judiciously.
When we use our body to do things, it clues us when we pressure it unduly; the Mind doesn’t. It keeps using our body’s sensory perceptions to no avail. We give into unreal temptations to feed intangible desires. More often than not, we scroll for hours with no agenda other than getting entertained. But funnily, it adds to boredom, making us lethargic. Online stimulations don’t use your body, but don’t let it rest, either.
Consuming online content is like eating packaged or fast food. It appears natural but is not. The uselessness of data consumption is pretty apparent, yet we cannot escape it. Why? Because it gives us the feeling of abundance with very little input. Just like a small sum of money can help you buy a lot of processed food, a simple swipe of a finger delivers an endless stream of content. We get more by giving less. But what exactly are we getting? Nothing worthwhile.
It is important to note that our responses influence what we see and what we don’t. We are more polarized in our views because the system determines our type once we like something or spend more than one second watching something. It creates a feed playlist for us, shielding us from the other side... the other perspective. It ensures we never get enriched with everything out there and keep consuming more of the same thing. It is as if it wants separation to keep the crowd busy fighting among themselves.
So, what can we do?
Stop cheerleading what is of no value. Stop donating your time to things that engage your visual senses mindlessly while your body remains on standby. Recognize the difference between psyop and entertainment. Use your knowledge to choose what you want to consume. Exploit the search function to find what you want and not let the algorithm determine it. Most importantly, be an informed consumer and not a mindless cheerleader.
December 17, 2024
Billionaires
Billionaire Romance is quite popular among the readers, no matter how far-fetched. Statistics say there are about 2,781 billionaires in the world; of those, 731 are in the US. If we scrutinize this number, only 10 are under 40 in the US and 22 worldwide.
Do you know how many fictional billionaire romance novels are there? Over 50,000! This number increases every month because readers can’t get enough of it. However, there are only 22 billionaires under 40. So, why are readers obsessed with stories where a downtrodden woman is the object of affection of a billionaire? Let’s find out.
Elites move in a different circle. They wouldn’t go after someone who doesn’t understand their way of life or cannot hold a meaningful conversation with others. Unless it is Mr. Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, with assets that amount to more than 300 billion dollars. Though he’s notoriously known to solicit women to spread his genes, he has only fathered 14 kids with different partners. He also has many active sexual harassment cases against him; you might want to google them before getting too excited.
Even though the pool of billionaires is low, let’s talk about what makes one a billionaire. An average middle-class family cannot even become a millionaire. Most upper middle class can still reach this threshold in assets if not in ready cash. Reaching a billion dollars requires a whopping 1000 million!!!
The only author to get into this bracket is J.K. Rowling from her Harry Potter series, mainly through movies. FYI, she doesn’t write billionaire romances. Becoming a billionaire by writing a billionaire romance would be extremely hard. Because billionaire romance is like fast-moving consumer goods. Readers read it quickly and immediately crave a new story. The re-read rate for this genre is pretty low. Consequently, writers have to keep churning them out.
Erotica and SMUT are the most in-demand under billionaire romance. And so, clean romance writers require a lot of good luck.
Since one need 1000 million to reach the billion mark, billionaires guard it with discretion. You can’t expect to work at a flower shop and chance upon one. That’s precisely why we need billionaire romance books. I think it is a pretty solid reason.
Quote:
Money is the only God. - UG Krishnamurti
Do you know how many fictional billionaire romance novels are there? Over 50,000! This number increases every month because readers can’t get enough of it. However, there are only 22 billionaires under 40. So, why are readers obsessed with stories where a downtrodden woman is the object of affection of a billionaire? Let’s find out.
Elites move in a different circle. They wouldn’t go after someone who doesn’t understand their way of life or cannot hold a meaningful conversation with others. Unless it is Mr. Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, with assets that amount to more than 300 billion dollars. Though he’s notoriously known to solicit women to spread his genes, he has only fathered 14 kids with different partners. He also has many active sexual harassment cases against him; you might want to google them before getting too excited.
Even though the pool of billionaires is low, let’s talk about what makes one a billionaire. An average middle-class family cannot even become a millionaire. Most upper middle class can still reach this threshold in assets if not in ready cash. Reaching a billion dollars requires a whopping 1000 million!!!
The only author to get into this bracket is J.K. Rowling from her Harry Potter series, mainly through movies. FYI, she doesn’t write billionaire romances. Becoming a billionaire by writing a billionaire romance would be extremely hard. Because billionaire romance is like fast-moving consumer goods. Readers read it quickly and immediately crave a new story. The re-read rate for this genre is pretty low. Consequently, writers have to keep churning them out.
Erotica and SMUT are the most in-demand under billionaire romance. And so, clean romance writers require a lot of good luck.
Since one need 1000 million to reach the billion mark, billionaires guard it with discretion. You can’t expect to work at a flower shop and chance upon one. That’s precisely why we need billionaire romance books. I think it is a pretty solid reason.
Quote:
Money is the only God. - UG Krishnamurti
December 16, 2024
People Pleasing
Why do we do things that make us uncomfortable?
Mainly because not many of us can say no. There are other reasons we bend over backward for others, such as needing something from them, their validation, love, or friendship. Such behavior leads to resentments and regrets and is considered people pleasing.
Please understand people pleasing is very different from doing favors or helping out. It is not about feeling sorry or out of empathy but about allowing yourself to be taken advantage of. It is with your consent. You have options, and you still make yourself available and/or soften your regular behavior even when you don’t feel anything, and the emotion is forced.
People Pleasers match their outward demeanor with the others around them to fit in. They tend to excessively apologize and constantly worry about what others might think. Conforming to others leads them to do things they don’t like. For example, drinking alcohol, doing drugs, partying, eating out, etc. As a consultant, I often had to go out and eat at restaurants with my colleagues because I didn’t want to be left out. It resulted in me being hungry or eating what I didn’t care for. I was cranky and lashed out at my family rather than fixing my attitude. It took me years to learn to say no.
So, have you ever done something for someone that has inconvenienced you? If yes, then you have engaged in people pleasing. Don’t worry; most of us have. However, you might want to evaluate your situation if it expands beyond sporadic social settings. Contrary to what many feel, not everyone scrutinizes or watches you. Your life doesn’t always depend on others’ approval. Some people have a sizable threshold, and you can never please them. Choose your well-being over others, and you’ll inevitably be a better person.
Now, people pleasing is not when others have leverage on you or you fear their authority. These two are many times illegal or considered bullying. If you think this is happening to you, please seek help immediately.
If you enjoyed this, read my books on Amazon Kindle Unlimited, which explores the human psyche. Here is an excerpt from my trilogy All Kaal None:
“I am so sorry it got ruined.” She felt terrible.
“What are you apologizing for?”
“Um…”
“I don’t get expressing fake concern when you’re not involved or intend to help. Conditioning forces the necessity to say something nice.”
Mainly because not many of us can say no. There are other reasons we bend over backward for others, such as needing something from them, their validation, love, or friendship. Such behavior leads to resentments and regrets and is considered people pleasing.
Please understand people pleasing is very different from doing favors or helping out. It is not about feeling sorry or out of empathy but about allowing yourself to be taken advantage of. It is with your consent. You have options, and you still make yourself available and/or soften your regular behavior even when you don’t feel anything, and the emotion is forced.
People Pleasers match their outward demeanor with the others around them to fit in. They tend to excessively apologize and constantly worry about what others might think. Conforming to others leads them to do things they don’t like. For example, drinking alcohol, doing drugs, partying, eating out, etc. As a consultant, I often had to go out and eat at restaurants with my colleagues because I didn’t want to be left out. It resulted in me being hungry or eating what I didn’t care for. I was cranky and lashed out at my family rather than fixing my attitude. It took me years to learn to say no.
So, have you ever done something for someone that has inconvenienced you? If yes, then you have engaged in people pleasing. Don’t worry; most of us have. However, you might want to evaluate your situation if it expands beyond sporadic social settings. Contrary to what many feel, not everyone scrutinizes or watches you. Your life doesn’t always depend on others’ approval. Some people have a sizable threshold, and you can never please them. Choose your well-being over others, and you’ll inevitably be a better person.
Now, people pleasing is not when others have leverage on you or you fear their authority. These two are many times illegal or considered bullying. If you think this is happening to you, please seek help immediately.
If you enjoyed this, read my books on Amazon Kindle Unlimited, which explores the human psyche. Here is an excerpt from my trilogy All Kaal None:
“I am so sorry it got ruined.” She felt terrible.
“What are you apologizing for?”
“Um…”
“I don’t get expressing fake concern when you’re not involved or intend to help. Conditioning forces the necessity to say something nice.”
