Here's the issue when it comes to making money for good. No real business is out there to make money for good. They are there to make money within their capitalistic possibilities. And this, by all means, does not mean denigrate the capitalistic state of mind. However, when you live in a society that promotes making as much money as possible, and plasters good looking and successful people all over the television and news reels, you cannot expect the amounts of people that watch and read these things to think that all they have to do is find what they love and do that. It's actually a rather drawn out process when you think about it. I for one, am 28, I've travelled all around the world with the Air Force, I've seen many situations, and I'm still striving to find that one niche path that I posses in the world to bring to the rest of the community. I know I have a great ability in singing; I've had a number of years in brass training on the trumpet, I've had a number of years in vocal training, and I've even sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City. But it never occurred to me that I could actually make a living on doing music, simply because I am aware of the scrupulous efforts it takes to even get your foot in the door. And I believe most, at least American's(since I cannot speak for any others), find themselves in almost a vested interest to be forced into finding a basic 9-5, find a mate, make babies, pay their taxes, and die. The cycle has gone on since the beginning of this so called board game we call 'Life as we know it'.
However, if we begin to see ourselves as someone like this founder of the Tom's shoes company, then, maybe we can begin to think outside the box and really begin to flourish on our talents, our wants, our needs, and our goals as a human race. Because, when it comes down to it, we aren't a slave to a system, we a merely a slave to ourself. If we fill our minds with self doubt, then we will forever be doubtful of what we can and cannot do here on this mud-ball in a tiny little dot in the universe. And that's where we begin to expand our conscience, and start believing in ourselves. But it doesn't happen over night, and it doesn't end the fact that we still need to 'play' within the rules of the game that we've set up, sometimes what feels like is against us. If I can be a success at making music, and it's just as accessible to me as getting a normal job and paying my normal bills, then of course I would have gone down that path 10 years ago when I left high school But, the truth is, we aren't encouraged to do those things. If you tell your parents you want to be an artist, 9 times out of 10 they'll look at you sideways and think you need to get your head on straight. So without restructuring a system that can allow you a better way to find your path, without being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and owing everyone and their mother a dollar, there will always be some sort of cultural struggle to find creativity and happiness within not only yourself but, also, the rest of society.
We are definitely on the path toward recognizing everyone as a human being. But, I still believe that equality will never exist. There will always be some sort of rich and poor structure, and there will always be lazy and motivated. Duality exists in every category. Where there is good, there is also evil. And, the more you as an individual focus on trying to be the best at whatever it is you are doing, whether it's the best mopper or the best singer, the happier you will be, and the easier life will become. And at that moment, is when money will not matter to you and you will begin to see it rolling right into your hands. Yes, we are a piece in our own game, but, it's what you do with your time to figure out that game. Environment will forever have something to do with your attitude. So, recognizing duality is extremely important if you wish to be successful in whatever it is that you choose to do with your life.
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