I dun make the rules, I juz follow em.. and look where it got me... xD

A rule. A distinctive guideline of appropriate behaviour that is deemed acceptable, be it verbal, physical or anything in-between by people around you.

Theres two parts to a rule. Theres the followers, and theres the setters. When you say 'I obey the rules' you're a follower. Obedient, docile and a widely accepted commoner. 'If 'I disobey the rules' you're an outcast. Rebelious, unworthy and displacable.

Well.. rules aren't what they used to be anymore. Rules in traditional times were meant to be a mere guideline for future generations, by instilling a sense of fear to keep people in line and order. As times change, people change, and every darn thing in the world changed, but the rules did not. Many stayed stagnant.

With the dawn of the new age, people are no longer confounding themselves to the said rules, nor do they continue to follow them blindly. Our senses, observations, cunning, analytical skills have already been boosted to a level that we can tell right from wrong, without someone setting it for us pre-handed. The time has come where we can already think for ourselves, make choics that best suit us, even if it goes against the 'rules'.

But what if... the original setters of these rules didn't want to keep thier promise in the first place? What if... they have been so darn addicted to being in control all this while, they refuse to let things develop by themselves?

'Its for your own good' - over-controlling parents.
'We know whats best for you, and your country' - overpowering nations.
'We noe whats best for the people.' - over-thier head political parties.
'Trust me, its in our best interests.' - suppresive employers.

Its not something new anymore. Everyone have this feeling. That ur being caged up. Ur abilities suppressed. Confined to doing whats 'best for you', whats 'in your interests' and all that bull. I'm not saying its wrong. I'm saying that its a fact. Its happening. They say 'if you love something, set it free.' But what they all want, is 'if you love something, keep them close to you, as close as possible, destroy anything that gets in the way, even if you have to lie, cheat, and steal.'

U noe why dreams don't come thru? You noe why half of the people you noe, are confined to being 'happy' yet they feel like something is missing?

Its this freedom of change.

This sense... that was once a mere longingness to break free from tradition and constituition, but because of our high levels of exposure today, is creating a whole new dimension of perception and beliefs. Gays, lesbians, transexuals, urbanisasion. These people dont follow the rules. They make them as they go. They believe in what they think is best for them , in thier own interests. Theyhave that feeling for change. And when you compare it all at the end of the day, they might not have the pleasure of perfect socitial acceptance. But they do have a sense of 'completion', simple, natural genuine feeling of perfection from the heart.

I'm not a pro-homo or watever, but my point is, these people know what the hell they are doing, and because they know what they are doing, they can put up a really good fight, against anyone, because its right. Justice always triumphs in the end and all that.

Look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself a few questions:
1. when was the last time you had a heart to heart talk with someone.
2. when was the last time you didn't have to be somebody other than yourself to get what you want.
3. when was the last time you did something for someone else and was 100% pleased with it, with no expectations for returns at all?
4. when was the last time you had the liberty to eat, walk, talk as you see fit, and felt good about it?
5. most importantly, when was the last time you gave yourself a pat on the back and said 'you did a good job?'

U can continue to lie to urself. I can continue to feel like I'm loving every moment of my life, but in fact I'm not. I can continue to say I satisfied, but in fact I want it all. I can continue to pretend that I'm somebody, but in reality ur somebody is only applied when people approve of it.

U c? Rules. Like it or not. We're doing it. Obeying some. Breaking some. Every, single day. Thing is, who the hell set them anyway? God? Did God tell the world that your destiny is to go to school, get a degree, work, get rich and then die? Did God set the rule that you're unworthy if ur not a good-looker, ur not a good speaker, ur not a good thinker, ur not a good anything-er? No.... God loves us all the same. Its the people in between that is mixing things up, controlling us like the puppets we are. Its the same people who told you to stay in school because street dancing is not for you. Its the same people who tell you that its vital to support them if you want to stay alive. Its the same people whos telling you to walk on the right side of the road, study cuz thats the only way ur gonna make it, watch TV and movies, listen to Oprah, getting wed, a car, a house and a good job is the perfect 10 of your life, stops you from dancing in class, trying out a new flavour, a new recipe, a new design because its 'stupid', telling you that your plans wont work, wearing formal to work is the way to go, working 9-5 shifts are the perfect income jobs, oversea goods are much much better than local ones and of course the same people who tell you that there is no way you can match them, because you are unworthy and they are always better than you.

And you know what? We listen. Yup. 'I obey the rules'. Because its wrong. Because they are older. Because they know better. Because they are so much the wiser.

Sometimes thats just the way things are. People who have been in control, want more and more of in, and in the end, they deter away from what they started out to be. Its a mere hipothesis. And of course it doesn't go for all cases.

But how sure are you that they really do 'KNOW BETTER'? Why not trust urself? Ur instincts? Ur feelings? Wild dreams, emotional turmoils, crazy ambitions that dont put food on the table. Thats what really pisses me off. They like to label every darn thing we do.

Maybe its time we try to stop depending on views, teaching and guidelines from others too much. We are a trully dependent generation, you know. Maybe its time we trust ourselves instead, and find a world that trully belongs to us, and not one that has been designed, shaped and carefully crafted to shield us from harm and danger, yet is keeping us away from the truth.

I bet someone told Columbus that the world was flat. I bet many people laughed at him. And I bet when he proved them wrong, he had the last laugh. Had he backed down, like what we have been doing all this while, that last laugh will never come true.

History is Written by the victors. So how much truth can u gather from it? How much faith will you continue to put in, when cracks, faults and dents are beginning to appear on the covers, and little by little is revealing the real truth behind all thats going on today?

Be yourself. Don't overdo it. Be a mover of our generation. The 21st century, educated, street-smart, sweet-mouthed, cunning, quick, agile, compassionate, determined and spirited soul. Change the world, by changing yourself. Let them know, we appriciate all the things they have put us through, but now its time we take matters into out own hands, and see the world like it really is. We're sick and tired of lies. We're sick and tired of half-truths and false accusations. We're sick and tired of under-carpet information and alledged 'P n C's.

We want to know. We are determined to know. And by God we're in gear to know. The only thing stopping us now, is ourselves.

Wise men grow wiser with age, as do wine and its taste. But who sets the measurement, that a young boy like Alexander, cannot have the courage, the knowledge, the spirit and the strength to overtake his fore-fathers in dominating the world?

We followed the rules.

At least tell us the whys and hows of setting them. Because the day we know those rules aren't really working anymore, we'll take charge, and by then, the tables will be turned. You cant hide the truth forever.