#54 “People do it everyday, they talk to themselves… they see themselves as they’d like to be, they don’t have the courage you have, to just run with it.” Tyler Durden - Fight Club 1999
Ultimate sacrifice of unselfish acts for selfish rewards. Think about it. What do we do for others to gain what we want for ourselves? Are we running with the self proclaimed urges to gain instant acceptance and appreciation? Or are we self thinking, talking ourselves into something we ultimately know we won't attempt?
If there are rules in life about who we are supposed to be, how we are made to act, or ultimately live by; why are we fighting status quo so much?
"It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything." - Tyler Durden
As like evokes responsibility and character into each individual, life hands you choices. Choices that go beyond battles within yourself. Choices that dictate who you are, and who've you become. Choices that show us what it feels like to be alive.
Does it take courage to stand up for someone? Does it take courage to take a leap of faith? Does it take courage to be someone you are not?
We surround ourselves with similar people who mirror our values, morals and goals. We generally embrace life through people we find similar characteristics in. People that fight the same fights, battle the same battles and want to win the same competition. Yet, are we happy? Are we content? Do you talk yourself into things you don't instantly want to be a part of? Are you doing it because someone makes it appear so fantastic that you are foolish to not do it?
If you are forced to do something outside of your own inner will... are you fighting temptation?
Life is a revolving door of opportunities. Life is a tidal wave. Life is a game of survival. But, we need to start talking ourselves into do things outside our comfort zone. We need to start acheiving instead of saying. Put your hands to where your mouth has been. Put your mouth around the risk, and watch the unselfish act create a reward. Because literally, no one is perfect; but our alter ego could be fairly damn close.
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