It is true - many of us live in our own little bubble. Whether it is through cultural conditioning, traditional values, or location, it is imperative that each of us try to keep an open mind. When I say "open mind," I mean, keep it clean, open to new ideas, and functional to the point it is able to process information accurately and instinctively. Sure, some of us cannot ensure our brain will process stimuli to the point of perfection, but for some of us, it is not in our nature to do so ... it just wasn't written in our destiny. These kinds of obstacles are not necessarily an impairment as much as a different path chosen to complete life. As for the rest of us who can logically question life and react to it, what is it that we are doing to never stop learning from it?
"I got a feeling that you were right," sang Pepper, an alternative rock band from Hawai'i. Kaleo Wassman continues to sing about holding up life, utilizing time and space, and possibly making a big mistake when life is telling you to live a certain way. Sure, perhaps many of us just want to say, "Fuck it," and Go Big! Just go out and live your life the way you want! Make mistakes and Learn from them! Talk it Out! Whatever needs to happen to live, right? And for once, maybe - just maybe- Mr. Wassman is right! "Let's Make a Big Mistake!"
Although some of us may simply distance ourself from others, or turn to certain addictions which go un-noticed, sometimes, we make grand mistakes which cost us our integrity, value system, input, or reputation. Sometimes, we fall off the wall, or the wagon, or the commitment we once held so dear. And yet, sometimes, we simply stay closed off - further isolating ourselves from others to the point of not knowing who we are, to some effect.
Each of us is capable of building our own bubble. We are capable of not recognizing our mistakes, of not noticing how we are distancing ourself from others, or how we may even judge others on our narrow point-of-views. Add some arrogance on top of that, and such would appear as a destiny bound to fail. Therefore, we must be aware of our mistakes! We must be aware of our intentions! We must be aware of our surroundings! Mostly, we must be aware of ourself and all of our grandeur.
To live with an open mind is to be free. To live with an open mind is to be open to all possibilities. To live with an open mind means Letting Go and Allowing All which Exists to be processed accordingly. No living person seems to have answers to ALL; thus, we should all live as if we know nothing. We should allow our brains to function accordingly and appropriately. Do not forget what life has taught you, but do not live as if you know all and that all is NOTHING. All is all we have!
