diff --git a/posts/balance.md b/posts/balance.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c293d5e --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/balance.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +title: Balance +published: 2019-02-25 +--- + +when i dont have anything to write about, i feel stuck. the point of this blog, or rather, what this blog devolved to very quickly, was to put forward whatever was on my mind that day. + +if theres nothing to put forward, im stagnating. + +if theres nothing to discuss, im falling behind. + +if theres nothing to rant about, im boring. + +but if theres too much to write about, then none of it gets the attention it deserves. + +its all about *balance* + +## the weirdo swarm + +one such balance ive noticed in life is the ***weirdo / normie*** ratio. + +life is more fun when youre a weirdo, you get to talk about cooler stuff, do better shit, im a proud member of the weirdo swarm and for that im not sorry. + +but as much as it pains me to say, being a normie has its advantages. + +life is a balancing act between doing what we love (being a weirdo) and doing what society (yada yada rise up blah blah) tells us is normal, as such to gain the benefits society has to offer, such as social integration. + +## header two + +balancing between work and play, too little (non-corporate) work and you never grow, too little play and you lose your soul and identity to capitalism. + +balancing the want for a spyware free life, with the convenience offered by **actually** being able to talk to the general population on the interwebs. + +balancing the want for solidarity with the need for companionship. + +## idk + +this was a train of thought, bought on by rampant sleep deprivation and a pretty bad bongover, so ymmv, really. + +striking this balance is the hardest thing ive ever had to think about. every fiber of my physical form wants to minmaxx all the way to the weirdo side, but i dont fully trust thats a good idea. + +hoping you all have an easier time deciding. + +peace. + +`:wq`