So I was asked the question of what I'm gonna do with my life the other day.
And I've got plans and such, but I suppose I'm just gonna go with the flow.
Now, that's always misinterpreted, as every time I say it people look at me oddly, assuming it means I give in to peer pressure and don't think for myself.
However!
That's not what going with the flow means.
Going with the flow means avoiding conflict, finding the best paths through life, and just being at peace.
Sounds kinda like being a hippie, sure.
I'm not saying you need to love everyone though.
(As I don't really love a lot of people)
However, avoiding conflict does mean trying to avoid conflict with peers, which would mean not disliking people.
The more dislike you have for specific people, the harder it is to avoid conflict, and thus, disrupts the flow.
Finding the best path through life can possibly be interpreted as being lazy, sure.
Though again, this is a misinterpretation.
Throughout life there will be plenty of responsibilities to face, and plenty will be stressful.
The lazy route is to do nothing about it.
Going with the flow involves getting what needs to be done done using the easiest possible solution.
Being at peace sounds like the biggest hippie thing I've said I suppose.
And I don't really know how to explain it too well, it just involves avoiding stressful situations, and not getting stressed out in relatively stressful situations.
Only downside to this is you'll seem kinda emotionless at times that don't directly stimulate emotion.
Though that's up to you whether or not that's a good thing.
Suppose this is just an explanation for myself, though I'd recommend this as a way to live.
This blog brought to you by the shower: providing epiphanies since 2005.
Peace out!
And I've got plans and such, but I suppose I'm just gonna go with the flow.
Now, that's always misinterpreted, as every time I say it people look at me oddly, assuming it means I give in to peer pressure and don't think for myself.
However!
That's not what going with the flow means.
Going with the flow means avoiding conflict, finding the best paths through life, and just being at peace.
Sounds kinda like being a hippie, sure.
I'm not saying you need to love everyone though.
(As I don't really love a lot of people)
However, avoiding conflict does mean trying to avoid conflict with peers, which would mean not disliking people.
The more dislike you have for specific people, the harder it is to avoid conflict, and thus, disrupts the flow.
Finding the best path through life can possibly be interpreted as being lazy, sure.
Though again, this is a misinterpretation.
Throughout life there will be plenty of responsibilities to face, and plenty will be stressful.
The lazy route is to do nothing about it.
Going with the flow involves getting what needs to be done done using the easiest possible solution.
Being at peace sounds like the biggest hippie thing I've said I suppose.
And I don't really know how to explain it too well, it just involves avoiding stressful situations, and not getting stressed out in relatively stressful situations.
Only downside to this is you'll seem kinda emotionless at times that don't directly stimulate emotion.
Though that's up to you whether or not that's a good thing.
Suppose this is just an explanation for myself, though I'd recommend this as a way to live.
This blog brought to you by the shower: providing epiphanies since 2005.
Peace out!
