In life, we’re often told to “go with the flow.” Meaning, the flow of energy, the flow of events as they unfold. The implication here is that we shouldn’t struggle against forces beyond our control. To do so is to expend valuable energy that’s better exerted elsewhere.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about this going with the flow business, and what it all means.
It’s my feeling that people who are passive accepters will always go with the flow, no matter what. And that’s the majority of people. But then you have the other brand of personality - the movers and shakers. They’re fewer and farther between, sure. These people seem to have that killer gut instinct telling them when it’s right to go against the flow.
Why would you ever want to go against the flow? Why, when your whole life, everyone’s told you to roll with it, go with it, flow with it, and don’t rock the boat?
You’d want to go against the flow when it’s time to instigate change. Change is inevitable, yes. But don’t think for a minute that humans don’t have control over it, because we do. As the species in charge of this earth, we are artisans of change...
...taken at the Paradise Camping on Paradise Beach...
Mykonos, Greece...
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As life goes on,
Pain is felt,
Tears are cried
And miseries are put into the utmost bottom of your heart...
The truth has to be accepted,
The past cannot be altered,
But the future can,
Life goes on, live it...
(Levi Chang)
...taken at the Camondo Stairs in Karakoy...
Istanbul, Turkey...
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As I Walk Through Life
I've learned-
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you
when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I've learned-
that maturity has more to do with what types of
experiences you've had and what you've learned
from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned-
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others,
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I've learned-
that even when you think you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help...
...taken at the promenade in Kordon...
Izmir, Turkey...
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Life ain't no crystal stairs my son
Sometimes it seems unfair making you want to scream
It's best to hold it in and keep your head held high
Because those stairs are so steep and high to the sky
Keep climbing boy, dont fall down when you miss one
Rebound and start climbing again until you are done...
(...adapted from the ghetto-intellectual re-mix of the Langston Hughes' poem...)
...taken at the Yapi Kredi Vedat Nedim Tor Museum in Galatasaray...
Istanbul, Turkey...
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From the very start with honor we dueled
We watched each other's back
And we battled with pride
We're closer than brothers
And we trust our fate
To the heart of the cards
No matter what, let the game begin
No matter what, may the best man win
No matter what, we're in this together
No matter what, we'll be friends forever...
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
...taken in Caddebostan neighbourhood of Kadikoy...
Istanbul, Turkey...
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