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Basically, this article reflects an existential point of view in which the belief is that we as beings have been thrown into this world and in order to live in an efficient manner we must live as self directed and naturally as possible. Although, its meant to be somewhat abstract in style.
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Systematically consuming bit by bit of information, breathe by breathe of oxygen, piece by piece of chemically infused nourishment, the highly developed species maintains its existence in 'natural' form. More, more, more. That's what they call for. Nothing is ever enough and enough is always too much. To satisfy the needs of these beings you must be in constant supply of the particular need in question for to be without such, if even but for a moment, is not acceptable. No, this particular species possesses drives that are unlike those of any other. These drives are utterly unfathomable to the genetically different beings who surround them. Not only do they not possess the cognitive abilities to even grasp such concepts of indulgence, real hate, fixation, or any other tangible idea that describes the condition of the species in question, no, but they also do not possess these qualities innately either. The common creature does not share similarities with those who grasp the world and all resources therein. Not to disregard the fact that having higher cognitive ability grants these negative psychological drives to occur, these often worthless, 'mindless' beings do have a minor excuse for their behavoir but its a poor one. To be in possession of such powerful capibilities and to waste them more times than not is the most depressing of all ideas and yet, it is lived out daily as if it were a ceremonious ritual to be executed at the crack of dawn.

These beings are truly one of a kind in their surroundings and to the universal passerby making his way through our solar system it would appear that they are supreme in every sense of the word to their more basic, instinctual counterparts but when analyzed more closely the wrinkles do begin to show and the story they tell horrifies me. It is a story of a species that rose to prominance and nobility but also one that was so new in the world and so full of ability that it did not have but a clue how in which to tame this ability and thus, quickly lost any and all control they may have had. But not only was this enigmatic spirit lost but it was also heavily distorted towards drives that kill what a beings life on this planet innately symbolizes. Make no mistake, these beings have accomplished much in their existence and have had a select amount of particularly special beings who lived out their days to the fullest and most meaningful ways possible but despite all that has been accomplished, underneath it all they have continually taken two steps back in spirit. Those of lesser abilities dwelling in the planet have not had this luxury as although at times evolution may have diverted them to a more favourable role they still dont reach a level in which everday existence is easily lived out. No matter what, it is still a struggle and must be combated with their instinctual, pervasive drive to survive.

The difference is that those of higher ability have had it easy and yes, they do deserve it because they achieved that standard. The only problem is that this has formed an ever growing, infectious tumor on the spirit of these beings and corrupted all noble concepts of what the common, higher being could stand for. Instead, they stand for false idols, they stand for fools. They stand for falsity, conformity, and facades that mask their natural emotions for some supposed idea of what it means to be 'normal'. Idealism is always encouraged and is a common attribute of those who have forgot what it means to actually occupy such a unique position in the universe. I stand by and watch them through my existential window and wonder why they act the way they do, utter the phrases they utter, and fail to grasp all that is right before their very own eyes. But I suppose this is the price that is payed for obtaining such a powerful position on a plane of existence most commonly occupied by beings of a much lower level. It is almost as if they are visitors to the very place they sprung from. In forgetting their sweet innocence down the already carved path they have forgotten who they are and now only exist to maintain, to strive towards a position not worth striving for. It is a position that has been born out of idealism and thus has become distorted through misperception and a simple lapse of the mind. This sort of common regard for normality is so distinct and obvious to the watchers that a statue could be sculped out from the base of its definition. Its that concrete.

It's just a little sad for a species that rose to such prominence at an exponential rate. It perhaps is the greatest example of a species that actually managed to evolve too fast. Attempting to grasp all that was coming into focus must have been such a mind bending experience that I believe they became too preoccupied with the fantasia their minds were capible of creating. They assert that past a certain age having an imagination is a 'childish' concept and yet they give the very definition to the word each and every day in the manner in which they conduct themselves as idealized sculptures of higher existence. Their rise to prominance was paved in the most natural of ways and despite this, they have chosen to use their higher abilities inversely as an attempt to 'grasp' what their meaning is when in fact they do not consider that not everything must be labled because it is something. Some things do not have meaning and when this is the case these beings could simply give the object whatever meaning they want and yet this concept has failed them universally. Instead, they would rather make up fairy tales and completely absurd explainations for their existence and how they should conduct themselves in relation to their 'creation'.

To get to the very point, however, I must stray from these gleaming, sharp objections to life that pierce my skin to the very bone and point out the underlying, motivating factor that initiated these beings transition into higher living. To state it simply, it was the very naturality of their being born and striving to survive in a world amongst other beings that instigated a natural, evolutionary drive to success. By simply existing with all their innate qualities these beings rose to their throne of transcendent understanding of the world in which they live and commandeered themselves to become all they could while missing the whole point of existence in the process. They operate a certain way in order to achieve happiness and maintain it and yet are doing all they can to push it away in doing so. Their concious has failed them and they have let their innate purpose in life slip beneath the surface, rarely to be seen again. They got to where they are by naturality and in doing so reached a peak so high they left their innate qualities at the base of the mountain and have gone to far to turn back. The thought never occurs and yet they are plagued by its consequences with bouts of unhappiness at every turn. However, some have awoken from this perpetual slumber and rediscovered in themselves their beginnings and in doing so have thrived. These are the beings often referred to as genus' and revolutionaries by their day dreaming counterparts who can only marvel at how just a regular being such as themselves carved out such a historic path amongst the rest when they possess the same possibilities any of these 'special beings' possessed themselves and just simply do not realise it or even understand it.

The point I am striving to make is that all of these beings of higher capibility, with the exception of those born with defect, all possess innately within themselves every bit of ability that any other being of their kind does. By trying to fufill an idealized meaning of life they have forgotten how to live in the first place and gone down the wrong path. Those who stayed on the path rise to prominance amongst them and display that through clear understanding of their existence they discover that no goal is unaccomplishable and have come to a point of full realization in their existence and have done it simply by living as naturally as possible. It is when these beings do this that their lives are given the greatest meaning of all and their fantismal dreams can become lived realities. They have gained an appreciation of their existence through natural thought and although they cannot truly grasp it they do hold it in reverence and strive to heights unseen as a result. To attain this state these beings must learn to let go. They view these concepts as abstract when they are clear as day. They must overcome their genetic, cloudly cognitive bias that has developed in order to percieve what is right in front of them. But until then, I will continue to watch them out my window, living and thinking, naturally, of course.

About Author

Freelance writer who has just begun on his journey. I started writing independantly for the first time in May of 2009 and since have produced more than a dozen various articles that often articulate the meaning of life, existence as a whole, and the problems of our everyday, common man. These sort of articles are the main chunk of what I have written but I have also dipped in politics, music, and sports as well so my interests do vary. Basically, I feel like even in this short amount of time I really am a writer and just like any other writer I'm just trying ot make my way, write what I feel and see where it goes.

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