Life Philosophy.
So I finally managed to textualise the two rules I’ve realised you need for life.
1. Love. Everyone. Yes this sounds oh so christian holy jesus preacher 101 but I’m serious. Showing the love that you would show to your friends to the stranger who just shouted at you, or the random drunk guy who is trying to talk to you on the bus, is effing hard. Theres no price on politeness. This rule means, you are never number one, and thats never who you look out for. Generosity, never judging, acts of kindness, to all. Do you think I’m crazy for wanting to treat rapists and mother Thereasa the same? Maybe.
Love all, and show it, and everything else will fall into place. It all comes with it.Want to live a mental, on the edge, alternative lifestyle choice? Try it sometime. You wouldn’t believe the places you end up.
2. Leave your comfort zone.
Every now and then, just GTFO of where you’re comfortable. No-one has great stories from sitting on their arse. I’m not talking physically either, I mean, seriously do something youre not entirely confident about. For a confident person that’s difficult. Embrace what you find, somewhat uncomfortable. The first time I saw Crystal Castles I was terrified. I was like, I don’t belong here, and Alice scared the crap out of me. But you know what, after that, I was like what the hell? I just achieved something…within me. I don’t fit in at clubs. I’m not a generic slut, chav, hipster, leggy blonde or chelsea poshie, but I’ve been clubbing with all of those clinical ‘stereotypes’ respectively and it gives you excellent stories. So what if I wasn’t comfortable? I now know loads more people and I’m like, rad, I could fit in if I tried. Africa… was I entirely comfortable there all the time? Hell no. Neither in London, ditto. But I tried, and look where I am. Maybe it’s not physical, maybe its like, play piano in front of people and you hate performing.
Want a confidence boost, or to try something different, become all rounded and balanced with a dash of fear? Leave your safety circle.
These two rules venn diagram for me. But they work, and they lead to a better me. Life Philosophys are different for everyone, turbulent and evolving, but here’s mine and here’s to yours.
