hello to everyone! well i guess you could say i'm your typical highschool freshman. for the past two years I've been the kind of kid that hangs out with the kids that "aren't quite yet popular" and i have/do live in that world sort-of now.. I get really frustrated with myself because i can consciously agree, in some way or another, with every idea or belief. I think the youth of today are pretty negative. i was there, and still am. I want to break free from it so badly, but i think i lack the courage, i love everything about hippies and what they stand for, but i also, sadly, can see and agree from the point of few of the ignorant, blind typical teenager. sorry for thelong post, any help? or advice peace.
The Best Advice I can give you is to just be true to you , dont try to be what you think people want you to be , or try to fit yourself into a mold , just be who you are...theres only one you and no one else can be you.
yea, kiddo. go with your gut. always live your life with spirit. pursue knowledge. pursue creativity. be different, but be close to everyone. you may think your friends are nerds by highschool clique cliche standards, but as long as your real and inspire your friends and let them inspire you, everything will be peachy. you're still growing, young grass hopper. You are facing a time that is awkward for everyone. Just have confidence and only care for those who care for you, but still be compassionate to the others who are indifferent. Everyone has a the ability to learn from each other. but advice I can give you fer now, my friend.
eventually you will form your own opinions about everything. i remember being a freshman in high school and kind of struggling to figure out who i was and what i stood for. now being a senior i have a lot of solid opinions and im very comfortable with who i am. its kind of funny you posted this because freshman year i joined this site as well. i read a lott of stuff in the activism and protest and those sections of the forum and i started forming opinions of my own. you seem like an intelligent guy. dont worry, in a matter of time you will look at those ignorant blind followers and laugh.
i appreciate all the responses, you are all so very helpful! responding to tculi; i really hope so, because it is so frustrating. I wish i knew what I stood for, but i guess it comes with the territory of aging? Anyway, thanks to you all and have an excellent future! EDIT/PS: whereabouts in Ohio are you from? i live in Ohio as well
i live in worthington, a suburb of columbus. ill be living in the hocking hills next year for school though, which i am really excited about. how about you? time will bring wisdom. dont ever deny an opportunity to expand your mind. always look at both sides of the arguement and in a matter of time you will be developing your own opinions. question everything. maybe here is a good starting question. why do you think president bush supports tax breaks for huge corporations and the elite wealthy people? Do you think its wrong that 36% of the wealth in america belongs to 1% of the population (the richest of rich people)? Do you think its fair that people live on the streets and go hungry evernight while others eat 500 dollar plates of food? just some food for thought....
Wow. I REALLY appreciate everything you've said tculi, and i live in Fairfield, small town of outer Cincinnati. I really hope president elect Obama turns out to be what the majority of Americans thought. Not because i prefer him, but i hope he actually spreads the wealth from that 1% to 75% or above. We all can live middle class, can't we? I dont think its to terribly much to ask of the American people, and children of the world to just live less extravagantly and save what little of this wonderful thing we have called Earth.
I wouldn't quite say that. When I was a freshman, I remember the negativity as well. Staying above that negativity, and focusing on whats important are not so "typical" of our society. I dig what you've said so far in these posts, you seem like a person that takes time to understand and accept others. Easily one of the most important jobs we have as humans! So in other words, don't let the negativity get you down. It will always be there, but so will the positive things that make it all worth it.
you see? it sounds to me like you already have some good hippy views instilled in your mind. Since you are apparently a humanist and an advocate for the environment and equality, living a more simple life is the answer to a lot of questions. once you develop your "lifes philosophy" you can basically apply it anywhere to figure out where you stand. and bada bing! you are figuring out your identity.... and really, its not a problem. im just glad i could help. i have so much stuff to say, but so infrequently get to say it.
the mind is double edged, capable of supporting either side of an arguement. it is important to understand both, but you should be objective in your approach. are you really only 14? god i hated school, what a bunch of propaganda held together by aggressive disciplinary measures. the problem here is that your peers do not endeavor to know whats on the other side of the coin. don't know what to say, it's like don't live don't die. if you present things to them most will not appreciate it, and if you keep your mouth shut you die a little everyday. i would practice something like massage or yoga or reiki, some crafts or practical things that will connect you with real people eventually. then see which kids from highschool end up in those same circles.
haha yeah i'm really 14, i completely agree with the above. in trying to present things to them it pretty much pushes them farther away, feels kind of hopeless
Just stay positive. I remember being in your shoes; it was definitely tough. Luckily, I had a few teachers who were, basically, old hippies, and they influenced me a lot and helped me find my path. Are there any figures in your life that you can go to for advice, or just to talk to? PS: You're really mature.
thankfully i have a sharp tongue and most people learn to fear my wrath and give proper respect (or distance). just do your duty and don't worry about the results. learning when to say what and how is the most challenging, feel the vibe and see how you can enhance the mood. like a snake coiled until the moment comes, know that if you do this correctly you will not turn people off. just have fun, and let the other guy be the one who is harshing people out. you are truly in the midst, and questioning yourself. you are obviously an intelligent person and in touch with things, so don't doubt yourself too much. if you don't know how do defend something perfectly but feel it's right, then what other people say will only give you impetus to further your education. "i understand how you may feel that way, but have to say that you may have other misinformation (bias) influencing your thought process." is not a bad response. you must first understand that about yourself though and become a good student if you want to teach. sincerely hope this helps you in your quest, always down for sharing. i am a highschool dropout and have been independently educating myself, so many times i have no idea what people are talking about, but know other things well that disprove or call into question that information. as long as we can understand each other to be seekers and not founders there is no problem. if they do not understand that i can understand that too. the universe is personal but detached; not afraid to learn you your lessons. just roll with the punches!
3 years ago, i was in the EXACT same place as you were buddy trust me, i can say that it was the most chaotic time of my life. i was surrounded by pretty negative stuff, but my best advice to you would be to just keep in touch with yourself, don't let anything you don't like make you feel like a "factory setting subhuman" you already look like your holding some hippy ideals within you, so all i can say is if you truly believe them, embrace them; its quite the sight for me to see that someone else had the same trials as me and make something beautiful out of it good luck buddy, i know what your in, and you can beat it =) have a great day
