"MAN" IN TRANSITION

You cannot even imagine the ways in which we hinder our personal growth. The different processes of the world have culminated in what we now call society, each part contributing to works of advancement per our future. As would be expected we've had to change and adapt, conform at times against our will and better judgement, to what seemed or at least was said to be in our best interest.

Times were simple before a period of immense discovery vaulted us into a new frame of mind. One that didn't necessarily dismiss the ways of old, but fails to acknowledge the foundation those principles set, foundations upon which we have steadily built ourselves and communities upon. In kind of a soft dismissal, this generation rarely sets aside the time and energy to really reflect and understand what these core values and beliefs are responsible for,  in relation to us as individuals and together as a people.

Once upon a time ago, it was easy to be a man. Then we were B+*!? slapped with a flood of absolute bullshit, and the process became convoluted. We spend time on endeavors that satisfy temporary urges, and overlook the minor details that make life so wonderful. A man, to be a man, what does that mean to you good sirs? You pay your own bills? Out of your mom's house? Are completely independent? Or do you fall into the sad category of men to which their link to manhood is the direct extension of how many lass' have fallen victim to their jaded insecurities? Alas we can only recline in a steady discomfort like one who calmly accepts something bad will happen aka shit's about to go down. We silently accept the prostitution of our morals and still yet our souls to the wealthy patron that is instant gratification.

What has happened to the idea that the journey/process was actually more enjoyable than the outcome/destination. I sorely miss the times when quickies were more a matter of convenience and not the norm. How about taking some of your free time and investing it into something you enjoyed, maybe refine a skill, or even develop a new skill set. When after you had a charming conversation with a woman, you kissed her hand and thanked her for her time leaving her speechless. What about when your job wasn't just your job or a means to support yourself, what about when it was your purpose. I'm talking as a journalist as soon as you laid your hand to write that article or as an accountant to crunch those numbers you knew there was nothing else you would rather do.

In a quest to better society we are worse off, the victims of a gamble that didn't pay off. Men loosen your ties, and breathe. Re-evaluate your lives if you are dating make sure the women you are dating understand you aren't exclusively dating them. When you say something mean it and see it through. Go skinny dipping in the community pool at 2 am >insert legal disclaimer here< Set yourself apart from the drones. Of course this is just my opinion, there is now powerpoint presentation or bar graph with statistics to prove what I'm saying will set you slaves free from your mental imprisonment. The proof, the sum of all I say will be evident to you the day you break your bonds and decide to start living... Truly LIVING. I tip my hat to the past, sure we have improved upon some views but most run true like the colors of a flag. Learn to accept that's the way great grandpappy did it, grandpappy did it, daddy did it, and you should do it.