Fact: all humanistic beings with no range-of-moment consciousness have, at one moment or another, GAVE A DAMN what another humanistic being thought of them. The time we spend pondering the mental perceptions other people have of us is irrevocable. There's no chance in hell you can take back the time you lost stupidly flouncing around in your head with a quizzical expression on your face.
That's right. Giving a damn is a waste of time.
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| "Why am I out here on the streets in a freaky mouse costume? Cuz I couldn't care less" |
But we are all guilty of it. We worry if someone likes us, we worry if we look good, we worry about appearing as something we aren't. Would you like to know why this is all such bullshit? Well, I'm pleased as peas to tell you.
1. Judgement from other people is constantly happening and can't be stopped. Therefore, by worrying about it, you're living up to Einstein's definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.
2. Life's short, have fun! When you're on your deathbed, will you seriously be lamenting about how you "SHOULDN'T HAVE POSTED THAT UGLY PICTURE ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE EVERYONE THINKS I'M UGLY NOW" ? Nah.
3. It's so much fucking easier to not care. More energy than you'd think is spent on caring.
How do I stop giving a fuck?
I realize such a startling revelation has probably left you gasping for air and stumbling around in confusion. But don't worry, I GOTCHU! How? Well, my intelligent little reader, there isn't any other way than to clear out all the unimportant bullshit going on in your brain about how vital your reputation is and PUT THAT GODDAMN MESSENGER BAG ON (or whatever crazy shit you're into) WITHOUT FEAR OF EMBARRASSMENT.
Now, there are boundaries with such an attitude. There are certain people whose opinions matter. Don't go flashing your employer simply because you "don't care." Too far.
This last bit is important, kiddies, so put your listening hat on. To all you potential wrong-doers out there, I am not saying you should stop caring if people live or die, stop caring about following the law, stop caring about your well-being, stop caring about preserving others safety, etc. Okay?
If you'd like to be further educated on this subject, I would recommend taking a gander to this website and enjoying the riches of enlightenment:
Good luck all my fellow apathetties!! (invented word...it will catch on)
-Mesonoxxian
Awesome post!!! I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteThat's why so many people invent themselves a calculated personality! I know lots of guys whose self-presentations on the internet - as well as in real life - seem like they’re rehearsed. Even if they seemingly portray themselves in a negative light, they still portray themselves in a way in which they WANT to be portrayed in! So you really can care less! About them and about what they might think of you! Take it easy!
If you really WANT to do something, just DO it!
Cheers,
Svea
I so agree! People want you to think they're tough, smart, laidback, nice, or whatever, so they erase all true aspects of themselves to fit that image. It happens all too often in today's world, what with the media and all. Especially among teenagers! Something we all have to work on :)
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