Crumbling Chaos

Life is full of conformities. Blocks are ready - at every moment - to build around you. You're surrounded by rules, regulations, and restrictions. The world has set standards and specifications of what and who we are supposed to become. And most abide these guidelines, sticking to what they are taught, even when something from within is pulling in another direction. But what happens when one person stands against these walls? When one person tears them down and steps over the crumbling chaos? Do viewpoints change or does the world shun the different? Has the abstract even been accepted into our society or does our 'abstractness' simply mean slightly off-normal? When it comes to art, perhaps a piece which stands out, for its vulgarity or beauty, can be accepted. But what about people? When someone picks a different path than what has been set for us since day one, do we shame them? Are we shamed to even be associated with them? Life is said to be about choices, but why do we shun certain lifestyles? Sex before marriage. Not even wanting marriage. Not wanting kids, or a family at that. Wanting a divorce. Wanting to move away. Wanting to explore. I remember as a kid, I was told in Kindergarden that life is about family and in order to succeed that creating my own would be the most prized choice. Since day one we see our family, split or together, hold ties. But why are these ties so wondrous? Despite our technology, clothing, and architecture sometimes I feel as though we have been up-rooted back to the 50s. What happened to open-mindedness? What happened to honesty? What happened to pursuing your dreams? Live a life by your own definition, beyond tradition and the image of what is right. All I ask is that you wake up with a smile. A smile that is free. The blocks may be ready, but so are we.