I was observing some colorful characters on social media, they are from the social group that I was in, however I found them rather more interesting than most of those brunch, as they tend to be like somewhat creative people. However with the background that we grew up in, there’s a certain way that obviously looked like that one might be in a bubble, disconnected from the reality of what the rest of the world is like...
Like they are promoting their not so common lifestyle and some luxury brands on social media, I laughed because I had a master degree in that shit(the degrees are such waste of money and time!), I studied who’s the consumers group for the products and basically it’s about selling dreams that’s totally unnecessary and might not be healthy for anyone.
People usually look up to those shit, thinking that they wannabe someone important, if I get rich all my problems will go away. Rich people are usually miserable too, but they hide it better behind those bling.
It’s funny that they let the few percent control the rest.. also selling fantasy to people. Like who doesn’t get old, why fight it so much.
The thing is, I have to admit that I was consumed by what I saw online.
For the past two years, I believe I was using minimal skincare products and recently changed to minimal clothing. Few days ago after browsing online without containing well, I followed the devil’s voice and purchased some items from a mainstream fashion website, it arrived quickly and when I opened the bag, it smelled like chemical, and the stuff wasn’t cheap too, I kept like two items and after the wash, it wasn’t easy to maintain too, so I was like what the heck did I do. The money wasted wasn’t cool, but what’s worse is the energy wasted!!!
I also let the beauty and aging programs picked up from people on social media got me, I picked skin care products that seemed somewhat natural and the price makes sense (I used to spend so sooo much more on these products). When I put the cream on my face, also sunscreen, i don’t usually look in the mirror these days but I did then and I didn’t like the sunscreen shiny look that I saw, and I was like aha that’s where make up could come in.... it’s like chain effect.
At night my face has some spots.. so I might have to toss those products or use them for the body.
The loop of looking in the mirror everyday isn’t healthy. I am glad that I left, but why did I tried to go back??
I’m a living experiment that one can survive by just using the coconut oil, those skin care products is yet another mind game, it fixed the issue temporarily. The whole lifestyle change would be more effective, glowing from within, taking care of the body with fresh wholesome food, rest and balanced mindset would be more ideal really.
To be honest, I am still learning about life.. always.
Sometimes it’s hard to understand what’s it like for others when you grew up in the affluent, more delusional society which is like one percent of the population. Like I don’t care if people are suffering, or I do pretend to care a bit but would rather spend on self indulgent stuff, truffle, sushi, champagne and caviar?!?
The priorities were different as we had so much to spare. And usually we spend it on useless shit, as the programs said that one has to look and be a certain way. Like I used to struggle with the weight issue, and the self presentation as I like being in relaxed whatever clothing, but people that was around me then will make a comment about how I should do surgery, be in better clothing and make up etc.
Why do people think it’s ok to throw garbage on each other like that. Iike commenting on appearances etc.
I ended up consuming many beauty and fitness courses, make ups, clothing and random shit that usually left untouched, but I had to purchase to fill some holes that I had inside.
Fortunately, things got better with the new awareness I have gained in the past years,
and I have moved to the new ambience .... you can’t rise from the shit if you are still standing in the shit ha.
It’s refreshing not being surrounded by that kind of group mindset.
Not to rely on materials to feel worthy ( this I still have to work on, I might still have the shopping addiction issue but I changed the category from fashion etc. to gardening)
Anyway now I get to enjoy more of my own space, and trying to better myself everyday, shredding from all those toxic programming.