A Blog Between the Lines

Control is very powerful. Some of us seek to establish control, and others submit to it. Whether it be a sense of powerlessness, or simple anxiety, a sense of control is vital to establishing our grip on life. Some of us resort to religious ideologies, and others resort to criminal activity and affiliations in order to grab a hold of an identity and sense of belongingness. These forms of congregating allows us to be controlled by a leader or an overarching theme. We may ask ourselves, why do we have a burning desire to be led and guided along our own individualized paths? The answer resides in human nature in itself, the need to assert dominance and conquer territory of its own. Throughout the primal periods of existence, our ancestors evolved on the basis of control. Many forms of government and religious figures emerged and sustained their existence by the mere ability to provide a sense of order to a population in disarray. As the saying goes, "history repeats itself...

Overtime, experiences can open our perspective to consider alternative routes or solutions. This sort of paradigm shift in our thought process can lead to thoughts venturing into uncharted territories. For a lot of us, this unknown territory can cause lots of fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Many of those that become a victim to this downfall can easily turn to other sources of comfort, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or other risky behaviors. This sort of attempt to compensate for inner feelings of inadequacy can prove dangerous if the right support system is not there to serve as a buffer. Overall, the psych and our underlying thought processes can serve as rejuvenating fuel, or as a downward spiral into the unknown. My possibilities have been endless, from the start of many new chapters in my life, to ruminating over the closed ones. Thankfully, despite the instability associated with it all, the experiences have been plentiful. One of my favorite moments of introspection have oc...