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The author describes a personal journey from feeling trapped by negative influences to embracing freedom and self-determination.

Abstract

The text reflects on the author's struggle with a life filled with a sense of failure and inadequacy, largely influenced by toxic relationships within their family and social circles. The author initially sought validation by striving for success to prove their worth to others, only to find themselves still unsatisfied. A shift in perspective led to a realization that personal happiness and freedom come from living life on one's own terms, without seeking approval from others. The author emphasizes the importance of removing negative influences and self-imposed limitations to achieve a fulfilling life.

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  • The author expresses anger towards both individuals who feel inadequate and those who contribute to this feeling.
  • Mediocre people are seen as detrimental, hindering others' talents and dreams.
  • The author initially felt the need to prove themselves to their family, which led to a cycle of stress and aggression.
  • Success achieved by the author was not enough to overcome the feeling of inadequacy due to the family's continuous criticism.
  • A pivotal moment occurred when the author decided to stop seeking approval and started living for personal satisfaction.
  • The author advocates for the power of indifference and the importance of personal freedom.
  • There is a strong belief that one's life should not be limited by others' expectations or negative influences.
  • The text suggests that changing one's expectations can lead to increased happiness and reduced anxiety.
  • The author encourages readers to take control of their lives, remove unsuccessful people, and break free from obstacles to live a life of their own making.

Life | Mind | Self

Birds Born in Cages Think Flying Is a Disease

I smashed my own cage to pieces. Flying is a great feeling ❤

Photo by Bruno Martins on Unsplash

I think a life with a sense of failure is living hell on earth. When I look around, I see tons of people in this hell.

Some are like this because of their family, some because of their coworkers, and some because of their circle of friends. But somehow they have this feeling. The pain in the eyes of people who feel inadequate makes me incredibly angry.

The situation I am angry about is on both sides. The people who can’t get out of this cycle and the selfish people who make them go through this hell.

So, Are You Living Heaven or Hell in This Life?

The people around us determine who we are. If you are a leader in the society you live in, if the place you are in is crappy, it will not be worth anything.

Mediocre people affect others this way too. They blunt your talents or dreams. They put a huge anchor on your feet and just drag you to the bottom. So when are you going to stop this?

My family is full of exactly such people. People who are narrow-minded, afraid to take risks, and never behave differently to avoid a problem. They have been destroying each other in fights for years. At first, I reacted very much to my parents and my brother’s aggressive behavior. I believed that I had to prove that I was something to them in their fight.

Although I have a very calm personality, I’ve only been nervous and aggressive around them in my life. Everyone around me was telling me what I could and couldn’t do. I’m a little annoyed too. If someone tells me that I can’t do something, I will stubbornly succeed.

Come and go time, I did everything in my power to win this war.

I wanted them to see and accept that I was successful. I had already achieved what they dreamed of when I was very young. But I always had a feeling of inadequacy. I couldn’t be satisfied because whatever I accomplished they always had something to talk about.

I WAS LIVING HELL.

All of These Are Changing, It’s All About Our Perception

Towards the end of 2019, I did not find what I expected from people. I’m a bit of an optimist, but I realized that some things need to be accepted. I was very successful, in most of the people around me, I consider myself superior both socially and intellectually. It’s not ego, it’s because of perseverance and hard work.

I suddenly realized that I didn’t want to please anyone anymore. I would live my life for myself. I would do what I love. If something didn’t give me pleasure, I wouldn’t spend time on it just because others wanted it.

And I fulfilled this wish.

I have never tasted freedom so good. This is the incredible power of indifference. You should definitely apply this in your life.

In the beginning, everyone was talking to me stupidly, they made me feel strange again. Afterwards, my friends and loved ones who saw that I was seriously walking away started trying to get my approval. The balance has completely turned upside down.

I smashed my own cage to pieces. Flying is a great feeling.

If you don’t shatter the cage in your life, you won’t be able to fly all your life. When you’re older, the only thing you can look back on is disappointments.

This is your life, don’t let anyone limit your abilities or hinder your potential. Never let go of the power.

Remove unsuccessful people from your life, destroy obstacles. After a while, there will be a world where you manage your own life and determine the rules of this life. Everything makes us happy to the extent that we can perceive it.

When expectations change, happiness will take the place of that huge burden lifted off your shoulders. Even the smallest things you do will make you happy. Your anxiety attacks will disappear. Just believe in yourself.

You only come to life once and don’t spend this life in a cage.

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