The natural, evolved response to the struggle of life is helplessness. It is to retreat into ourselves, it is to conserve energy and it is to hope to survive another day. Though we have learned to think and to be aware, our culture shapes us to do the same. Give up and conform and find purpose and meaning in that conformity.
But we find helplessness and conformity to be lacking. They leave us despondent and despairing as we seek a confirmation that will never come.
What then shall we do?
Revolt and rebel against those who would force you into a box of their own creation. Do not concede to a life of meaningless meaningfulness. Do not fall for the trap that is a life ended too soon. Face life on your terms and make from it what you may.
Simply living is heroic.
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