overwhelming...

[Plato]

Over the last few weeks I've worked on refocusing myself as a lightworker and I feel incredibly motivated already to change the world in a positive way. I honestly feel happier and that little thing called conscience has finally stopped whining at me, though I didn't notice it until it was gone.

But now that I've changed my perspectives the crushing weight of all the bad **** in the world has come crashing down... and I don't know where to begin with REALLY making a difference.

It feels like all effort is ultimately futile. I live in youth culture and it disgusts me. I see violence, alcohol abuse (I work in a nightclub, so I see that one A LOT) and mindless destruction everywhere. And what can I do apart from Gandhi's "being the change I want to see in the world?" That only goes so far.

Sure the wings of a butterfly can create a storm on the other side of the world but I don't see how I'm going to get it into peoples' heads that drinking 14 pints of lager on a night out is not big and clever. I was doing it for about a year of my life, and watched as one of my friends died from alcohol overdose and even now I'm struggling to quit drinking.

The solution to this problem is in changing a whole culture. Maybe even human nature. How can I do anything but wave the banner for the way of peace, love and purity like all the people I used to think were retarded cranks?

I'm not trying to make excuses for myself. I really just can't see how I can make a difference except on a personal level by doing nice things for the people around me to make them happier for a short while.

Am I just being pathetic and short sighted here or what?

[Shamou]

All that you want is to, "change the world" and it's not happening as fast as you want...??? "You pooh thang..." as they would say in Texas...

You gotta get serious here... you cannot... and you will not change the world... all that you can do... and it's not going to be easy... is to change yourself...

Once that is done... a precious few will follow your example... and a precious few others will follow the ones who followed your example... and slowly... very slowly... it will ripple out... and, changes will be affected... that is how changes occurs...

I am being sarcastic on purpose... and it is because I want the message to get through... not for the pleasure of hurting you...

You deserve admiration for the work that you have already done on yourself... and I congratulate your warmly... anger and frustration lies in the path of every major undertaking... and they serve mainly to shape us in what we have to become in order to ultimately achieve our objective...

Don't give up... you are on the right track... and success is just around the corner if you are strong enough to persevere...

The very best of luck to you...
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[Plato]

Hahaha, yes I see what you mean.

A good slap is just what I needed Now, onwards....

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by Plato

Hahaha, yes I see what you mean.

A good slap is just what I needed Now, onwards....

Only a big man can accept criticism without getting angry... congratulation to you... you've just shown what you are made off... you are on your way my friend...
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[Amandaaa]

I live in youth culture and it disgusts me. I see violence, alcohol abuse (I work in a nightclub, so I see that one A LOT) and mindless destruction everywhere.

how old are you?


i know what you mean... because i see it all the time, too.

and i know that it can feel useless, because you're only one person in a really big world... but it's amazing how many people i've influenced just by being myself throughout the years.
you don't think you're affecting anyone, but you are.
just stand by your values and be who you want to be...and you will make a difference.

a nightclub probably isn't the best place to start, but don't give upppp.
young people will always want to be crazy and stupid... you can't change that overnight.

The solution to this problem is in changing a whole culture. Maybe even human nature.

^exactly.

it's probably gonna be a lifelong evolution... so be patient.

but maybe you can start by getting a job that's more aligned with your beliefs, and your desire to make a difference...
?


just a thought.

[Plato]

Thanks for your contribution.

I'm not going to quit my part time job though I considered it. It's good money (for a 19 year old student), good socialising, lots of flirting, good experience, good fun and seeing the way drunk people behave and the occassional fight motivates me to be a better person and not submit to drinking alcohol. I see myself as Jesus in the desert being tested or something...

And "Be the change you want to see in the world" is my new favourite quote.

[Amandaaa]

It's good money (for a 19 year old student), good socialising, lots of flirting, good experience, good fun and seeing the way drunk people behave and the occassional fight motivates me to be a better person and not submit to drinking alcohol.

very true.

everyone tells me that i should be a cocktail waitress or something..because i would make "such good money"... but i can't bring myself to do it. there are too many sloppy drunk guys who try to hit on me already... being in that atmosphere seems like it would be 100 times more annoying.

but on the other hand... it does sound like fun...
...and there is a lot of socializing, like you said.




so yeah, i guess you shouldn't quit.

plus, you're only 19, so you have plenty of time to change the world.

[Plato]

I hate it when guys hit on girls too, but you know Amandaaaaaaa, you've got this cute typing style going on... :P

[Amandaaa]

ahahhah.