SELF DEVELOPMENTDec 22, 2023
You won't always feel like you're where you're supposed to be
Out of all the places you could be, you're here right now. But why? You could be many different places
Raymond is a multi-disciplinary designer and developer. You'll find him most commonly skateboarding, having a coffee, programming, algorithmic day trading, creating 3D art or working to bring the Reality Designers vision to life.
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I'll be honest, half the time I feel like I'm not in the right place, like I'm supposed to be somewhere else. This makes me think, is there really a certain "place" where I'm meant to be, or is it just where I am right now?
It's like we are made up of lots of different parts of ourselves, all mixed together into one person. It's as if we're living in different times at once, but it's all happening in our heads, with our thoughts and what we believe in.
From what I've seen, the things we think and believe in can create a sort of different version of us in another world. Now, this other world might not really be there, but the idea of it starts to feel very real and kind of shapes who we are.
This alternate you may not actually exist, but our mind believe's it's real, and is constantly shaping our existence as if it is.
So, when we think and believe certain things, it's like we're making a version of ourselves in a make-believe world. It's as if each thought and belief is like drawing a picture of a different 'you' in a world that's just in our imagination. This idea makes it seem like there are many possible versions of us out there, each one coming from the different thoughts and beliefs we have.
Think of it like a video game, where you have different levels and each level is a new version of you. Sometimes, you might face challenges or have to solve problems, just like in a video game. And as you go through these challenges, you learn more about yourself and get better at handling different situations. It's like leveling up in real life.
I've written about this before, how we may just be A Collection Of Multiple Identitiespost. This idea is pretty wild when you think about it. It's like we have a bunch of different 'mes' living in our heads, each one coming from the different things we think and believe. But, do they have significance or importance?
I've experienced many times in this journey of life - feeling as if I am in several different places in time. I believe more and more people are also in these similar places, and to be honest. We want to be there. We want to be in between the screen of reality and floating around. Everything just 'works' there, until it doesn't.
However, you do have to recognize you are in this reality now, and that also means to look at where you are and not necessarily look at where you're supposed to be. This whole concept really highlights how powerful our minds are.
Our thoughts and beliefs are the paint and brushes we use to create these alternate versions of ourselves in our mind. We can imagine ourselves in all sorts of scenarios – as the hero, the adventurer, the genius, the artist.
The key thing here is this, if you feel as if you are supposed to be in a different place, perhaps you are. After all, intuition often provides the alternate perspective of a situation, so maybe these internal identities are voices with a theme for telling you different types of information from your intuition? Does your intuition have only one voice?
I think we can definitely use these alternate versions of ourself as a launch point to gather information from, to prepare us for new stages in life.
Maybe it's a playground to explore different aspects of our personalities and potential. What's really interesting about this is how it impacts our real lives. These imagined versions of ourselves can inspire us to try new things, take risks, or change how we see the world.
But, sometimes, these inner paths and the dialog between the multiple selves can get confusing. You might feel like you're always supposed to be doing something else.
But I think that's just part of growing up and figuring things out. We're always changing and learning new things about ourselves, and that's totally okay. We're on one big adventure where you're the main character, and you get to choose what happens next, to an extent.
So, even if it feels like you're not in the "right" place, maybe that's just where you need to be right now. Each place and each thought is a part of the journey, helping you learn more about yourself and the world. It's all about exploring, imagining, and growing into all the different versions of 'you' that you can be.
Also, remember that it's okay to not have everything figured out. I mean, who really does, right? It's fine if you're still trying to figure out which path to take or which version of yourself you want to be.
So, if you ever feel lost or unsure about where you're supposed to be, just think of it as being in the middle of an exciting story or game.
You're the hero, and you're on an adventure to discover all the amazing versions of yourself. Some days might be tough, and you might not feel like you're in the right place, but that's just another part of your journey.
Each day, each thought, and each belief is a step on the path to finding out who you are and who you'll become. And that's a pretty awesome adventure to be on.
