Critics

Critics

I have never completely understood the point of critics or why anyone would listen to them. I believe in discovering what you like for yourself and realizing that everyone else's opinion is just their own perspective based on their own personality. Everything inside the art realm whether it would be music, film or art in general is all subjective. It is all based on their likes, morals and taste. Everyone is different and will probably like art forms for various reasons if they allow themselves to do so without outside influence. That in itself, is a beautiful thing and that variety is the spice of life.
Most critics are just wannabe writers who couldn't make it writing something that actually is meaningful and helpful to the population. They are just sharing their opinions in a less then clever and incitement way. They are generally looking for attention and recognition for an opinion that is based off their personal views, morals and general perception of life. People in general are the same way. They tell you what they think is good, bad or indifferent, based on their own perception. Myself, personally I've never taken much stock in what everyone else has to say. I believe you should take it upon yourself to discover what you like or what you think is good bad or indifferent. I believe that most people don't want to be considered an outcast in any way, shape or form. So they go to the popular vote, and let everyone else tell them what is considered great and acceptable art or entertainment. That in turn keeps people from discovering something that could not only entertain them but maybe influence or inspire them. All I am saying is simply this: Discover what you like for yourself. Learn what inspires you, and do not let critics or others completely influence your decision on what art or entertainment you will like and or inspire you. Take what they say in with a realization that could be just wrong and not understand it or know what they are talking about. Take the time to shut out all the voices around you and find what's intriguing to you. It may make for a more eventful and fulfilling life.

Eric Val

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Gateway Drug

Gateway Drug

I had an interesting conversation the other day about weed being a gateway drug and it made me dive a little deeper into the subject. Personally, I don't believe that any substance is a gateway drug, only someone trying to silence the screams of the pain they feel. There are certain factors and traumas that happen during the course of one's life and they may not even know that these traumas are even there.They may know they are there, but do not completely understand them. They still remain and affect your day to day life. Whether it be relationships, social life, family life, or even just trying to be yourself. The point I'm trying to make here is that neither weed or alcohol is causing you to get into hard drugs, it's your personal demons, all the pain you feel and can't control. So, when the weed and alcohol cease to numb the pain, you begin looking for something stronger to numb the depression, anxiety, pain, anger or a haunting past that you do not know how to let go of or deal with sober and properly. Most people that I know that smoke weed or drink alcohol don't wake up one day wanting to try heroine because the high isn't good enough anymore. The people that end up on narcotics don't know how to let go or deal with the feelings that come over them constantly. They are tired of dealing with depression, anxiety, anger or a resentment toward a past that they have no idea how to come to terms with. They don't trust people or a person enough to confide in them on what they are truly feeling. They fear being rejected, called a liar or just believe that no one will understand. So they continue to keep it bottled up, and over time it haunts them more and more.  They begin to start self medicate with alcohol, weed, pills, and it numbs it out, for awhile. But the mind and body tend to become immune to these things and build up a tolerance. As a result the pain they're hiding screams out even louder. This is the breaking point at which there are two paths you can choose; either get help or slide down the slippery slope of hard drugs. When they do slide down into this dark hole, the same thing happens. The body once again builds up immunity and tolerance towards the drugs and the voices still scream. They chase the dragon until their heart stops beating. In all reality and at the core of this problem is that people get tired of the pain they feel and will do anything to silence it. It is not the weed or alcohol leading them down this path, it is their own mind screaming out for help, with none to be found. Your mind or subconscious mind is ultimately designed to protect you. It will even protect you from yourself, in essence you are ultimately battling yourself. So when you hit that fork in the road and your demons are screaming louder than ever, which path will you take?

Eric Val

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Opinions Of Others

Opinions Of Others

Throughout your path in life there will be many opinions given to you on what you're doing, how you're doing it and why you're doing it. The truth is it's good to listen to what other people have to say about your journey, and you may just learn something and avoid a few pitfalls and a few headaches. On the other hand, if you are going down a path that no one has ever been down before, and trying something that no one has ever attempted. It may be better to take those opinions with a grain of salt and a shot of penicillin and continue on boldly with your focus and goal in mind. Even then it may be wise to listen to what they have to say and take some of the wisdom and lessons they have to offer and disregard the rest. The truth is people are fearful of what is different, what they don't understand and definitely fearful of the unknown. It's just how most human beings are wired but it does not have to stop you from pursing what you love and are passionate about. Human beings in general are fearful of new information that goes against what they know or have been taught, whether it be religious, science, or just common knowledge. It takes time for new knowledge or facts to be accepted as truth to the general population. Nothing that is new and exciting, bold and different, or goes against the grain will be accepted overnight, it's just a simple fact of human nature. It takes time. Most people are generally close minded and unwilling to change or stand out from the crowd. They fear taking the risk of being considered an outcast. Generally everyone just wants to fit in, whether it be with someone, somewhere, or some group, and feel loved and welcomed. Anything that threatens  being rejected or cast out, people tend to shy away from. Hence, I myself tip my hat to the bold, the originals, and the trail blazers. People who do what they love, what they think is right, what they know is right, or whatever passion moves them down their path. They go boldly into uncharted territories, knowing it may never amount to anything, and may receive a lot of resistance along the way, but do it anyway. They have fear, they have doubt, but rise above it and go forth knowing this. Life is entirely too short to follow the pack!

Eric Val

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