I think it's important to always be self-aware. During any given point in the day it's safe to say that any human being is on autopilot and may not consciously think about what we're doing. I know I'm guilty of it. Being in a routine is easy and at times we don't want to think. Go to class, take notes, try to stay awake, etc. We often find ourselves in stressful times, especially with the advent of finals. Guilty. We create worlds for ourselves. Guilty. For instance try and do the exact opposite of your daily routine. It completely mind fucks with you and the day seems special and ordinary. Well why is it that we don't appreciate each day? I feel that it is because we create the rules for the world in which we live. We set ourselves at the center and while we may not want to believe it, firmly believe the world revolves around us. Right now it is 7:26am in Italy at the Trevi Fountain. I wonder how many people are there right now? The famed fountain takes in 3,000 euros a day from travelers throwing coins into the water in hopes of returning to the eternal city. What are the stories of the people throwing that pocket change? Are they not in their own world? They've most likely traveled great distances to get to that fountain. Life hasn't always been easy for them. I just think it is important that we all step outside ourselves and look at the bigger picture. It isn't easy for me but is something that I need to work on. Children of soliders are lying awake wondering if their parents are safe. A single mother is working three jobs to make jobs meet. Somebody just found out they have only months to live. Write your stupid paper and get over it.
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