enlightenment5

 "I'd like to go outside." Those are the words I hear every time I look after my nephew. For him, staying inside the house is like being in prison, whereas walking outside brings him such tremendous delight. It simply makes him happy. I wish I could watch him grow, but I know I can't, which makes me appreciate parenthood. The prospect of witnessing someone develop from a helpless child to an adult who will one day tell you something like, 'fuck off.' I know, it's terrifying. Because our bodies are memory carriers, you've probably had a few flashes of certain events. If I could go back in time, there are some portions of my life script that I would change, but then I wonder, what if I rewrote them and had a horrible outcome? Would I be able to forgive myself? Of course not, it would just be a new round of finger pointing. Something to keep making me feel bad about myself. What is the tale you wish to tell?Do you want to be this person who seemed sad...

You undoubtedly know who the most despises Generation Z. The millennials, of course. It's presumably because Gen Z and millennials have a lot in common. The most common misconception they have about us is that we are slackers who expect things to be simple and quick. That, however, is not the case. Gen z was born into a world that had begun to be swallowed by technology, practically identical to that of millennials, but technology has taken over the majority of Gen z's existence. The Gen z generation arrived at a time when the globe was moving at a breakneck pace, forcing the economy to keep up. So, Gen z's have witnessed their parents and guardians struggle with things like rent, especially as old buildings are demolished to make way for 'better' ones. As a result, Generation Z is more pragmatic than previous generations. We view things for what they are. Generation z brought with them mental awareness and wellness. Depression occurs among us, and Gen Zers recogniz...