Taking control of your life is both a scary and beautiful choice in a society where we’re taught to fear poverty, chase success, and pursue quick wealth—only to keep our true desires on hold. We sacrifice our souls for what? Money.

Navigating modern relationships as part of Gen Z feels like wading through a sea of emotional suppression, shallow connections, and manipulative games. When genuine depth and mutual growth are sidelined, why continue engaging with people who fail to see your worth? Rather than conforming to these superficial dynamics, I’d rather pursue my dreams—unapologetically and authentically—beyond the confines of these hollow interactions.

Life isn’t a teacher or a tormentor; it’s a stage for experience. It throws events at us—good, bad, or traumatic—and leaves us to decide how we respond. Is it ours to control or just an elaborate game of chance? Maybe life’s purpose isn’t to break or teach us but to see how well we navigate its unpredictable waves.

Behind our tough exteriors lies a shared truth: humans are as vulnerable as they are strong. What if, instead of fleeing from our inner chaos, we embraced it? This is a call to strip away the masks of indifference, face our demons, and let the world see our raw, unfiltered selves—because true strength is found in acknowledging our weaknesses .

Chasing success has become life’s ultimate illusion—where the fear of failure drives us to despise poverty, deny ourselves joy, and mistake purpose for survival. But does life truly care about our labels or dreams of grandeur, or is it all a self-imposed burden?