A simple life is nothing I’d barter my time for. I prefer the complexities that life, and its experiences can offer. I strive to learn, to grow. Thrive on change, recognize inevitabilities for what they are, accept the facts that there are no certainties here. None. Self progression is key. In this world of give and take, what will you give and take?

We innately decide on a daily basis what to bring upon ourselves, what to allow into our lives; consciously, or to a lesser extent for those unaware of their actions and the assured consequences. As individuals we are in control of the course of our lives, despite our authorities, influences, or responsibilities, as previously mentioned elsewhere. We are permissive or disinclined. We lead, or we are lead. We choose the paths we’re on, but a significant percentage of us refuse to hold responsibility for ourselves. Vanity is a blinding shadow, jealousy and greed left in its wake.

Judgment is an aforementioned inevitability. I’m not speaking of the conceited judgments grown from insecurities, from societal conditioning, or conformities, though to an extent they are related. I’m speaking of the necessary ability to make the judgments required for said decisions. I’m speaking of our individual capabilities to remain faithful to a cause, true to a belief, true to ourselves. Considering the vast amount of change that we encounter with every day, how true have you remained to yourself?

Life is full of “evils,” which will you choose? Can you weigh them with any significance, or are you just another dormant soul lost to the decay of life’s trivialities? Another docile pawn lost of your own ignorance, steady in a line of credulity, wilting among the invariable misfortune that is this plague of incapacity?

Nothing in life is perfect, and was it so, I’d loathe its berth into my consciousness. I find that character resides within flaw, but just as beauty, it’s left to the eye of the beholder. We’re all flawed. Are you such the epitome of ostentation that you’ve failed to recognize this blatantly lineal, human trait? Open your eyes or lie complacent, and should that be your choice, be thankful that some have the tolerance and leniency that can grant you such an unflattering existence.

Time is precious, what have you done, and what will you do with yours?