"We're upset that you're rich and don't want to work for it." A mind sparking blogging topic.

Mind-sparking blogging topic. Week 1: Projection vs. Stabilization. 1 of 4.

Is anyone else just as tired as I am when I see someone on social media expressing complete happiness, wrapped in something not everyone can receive on a daily basis, and the comments of said post or video are full of hatred? 

I don't mean flashing the new sweet sixteen car, or a haul of clothes from Shein. I mean a TikTok of a gorgeous vacation out in the middle of wherever during heavy school and working months, or someone showing appreciation to their parents for giving them a lavish lifestyle as a child, or a simple video of someone's “daily” routine and it looks like the beginning of a TV show based in the Upper East Side of New York City. Most times, most videos are full of comments that reek of jealousy and anger. 

The world works differently, automatically, and individually. To explain that in our minds, let's set aside all forms of discrimination. You are not the color of your skin; you are not your gender. Even adjust your thoughts, emotions, and perspectives, eliminating all things in life that could have held you back from achieving the highest. 

I say to separate yourself from how you are judged in the world because that takes away any and all excuses you may use to justify the negative feelings people may post in the comment sections of people who live life lavishly. And begin to think, “Do I believe in myself?” “Am I dedicated and motivated?” “Can I be consistent with my goals to make them happen?”

So we’ve ignored societal systems. In the conversation of success, what's left are your own thoughts and emotions based on how you see and believe in yourself in an achieving aspect, which physically dictate how your life operates. I know those thoughts may be based on what we’ve just attempted to clear, but the thought process I want to provoke in you is less of “But if” and more of “Can I?” 

Jealousy and anger stem from those thoughts and emotions that carry “without” factors. They are empty. Those who feel “without” may project if not capable of rejecting those negative affirmations and fixing what needs to be done to be rid of them. In terms of social media, this can be hard. Hours and hours through a day, millions of people are typing, scrolling, and ignoring what needs to be done for themselves to heal those “without” factors. We are consistently pushed with “Buy this!”, “Buy that!”, “You can look like me in just 3 steps” and “Eating shit ruins your gut so here’s what I do to keep it flat and my ass pumped!” It’s overwhelming and feeds a part of you that has comfort in being still. Not stable. Still. The inability to think "Can I?" is the result.

Now, bring back color and gender. Conversations on money are always heavy-hitting because history runs so deep on this green paper we need to survive. But it's no lie to say that we have a better chance at success than our ancestors, parents, and grandparents ever did. 

Those without growth mindsets regarding success and money exhibit jealousy and anger. My point is a flat line: stop making excuses. (Connecting to what's said above)

You may read that and think “that’s so privileged,” and that’s due to you missing the point. 

I don't speak for all people. I speak to those who can. People who live regular lives, have the surrounding resources to begin success somewhere, and have the full capability to do so. It’s selfish to yourself to thrive on negativity by projecting onto others and having a massive lack of responsibility in handling your mind and desires. 

This projection of jealousy and anger can be shown in many ways, such as people who get mad at wealthy children because their parents ensured a life of peace and no worry about having a meal on the table was possible. And people who attempt to make wealthy people feel “without” by saying what they're doing to gain success or how they were raised, if raised lavishly, was unethical and boring and that they “missed out on so many human and genuine experiences,” like camping outside versus renting or buying a luxury cabin.

In this topic, it can go on and on. But to apply the wrapping ribbon, heal yourself, motivate yourself, and choose if you want to be a product of Projection or Stabilization. 

That's all for now. With love, Imani and Her Pen.

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