Don't Look for Life in the Image of Life: Follow Your Own Path

Art by BenHeineHave you ever noticed how societal stimuli around us seems to have a common goal? Magazines, television commercials, and online advertisements prompt us to buy more. Acquire the status symbols that they tell you are commendable and your life will be better. Look like the image they portray as perfect and you will feel superior. Live in the pretty house and decorate it the way that they show you is best and you will be content.
 
As appealing as the glitz and excitement of these images seem, the objects and possessions behind the promises really aren't all that they are cracked up to be. You don't change on the inside if you amass more gadgets. You don't matter more if you step in line to the fashion mandates. You aren't more successful if you live in a ritzy neighborhood or own an expensive car.
 
Advertising to the masses and "selling the image" is easy. It's easy to mask what really matters behind products and a similitude of imitation. Don't fall for it though. Don't let the corporate propaganda suck you in.

Make your own rules. Find your own fashion. Paint your own picture of success (and not the monetary kind).  

• Be opulent in happiness.
• Prosperous in love.
• Wealthy in knowledge.

Time ticks by too quickly to be preoccupied with "keeping up" with everyone else. Enjoy moments by finding contentedness within yourself. Share that serenity with those around you.

Follow your own path and never look back. Don't look for life in the image of life.