Game Over: 🎮
The Price of
Chasing Illusions is
Just Too High
Hey there,
my fellow urban warriors
~ Reina here,
ready to drop some truth bombs
that might
just save you
from falling into the endless
trap of mindless games.
These are games
that consume our precious time
and
drain our positive energy
~ a game
I honestly
have played myself.
I admit
that I knew
it was
a game all along,
and yet
I began to play anyway.
Thinking to myself,
“I don’t
have anything better
to do
right now.”
Going through
~ things we go through in life.
It all
seemed
harmless enough.
I was even
curious
just how far
he was willing
to take
this game himself.
Picture this:
you download
a game,
thinking
it's just a harmless way
to
pass the time
and
have some fun.
Soon enough,
what seemed to start
as a simple distraction
turns into
a full-blown obsession.
You
find yourself glued
to the screen,
determined
to conquer every level,
beat every challenge,
and
emerge victorious.
Sounds familiar, right?
I'll be real with you
~ I've been there.
I have
this insatiable thirst
for victory,
whether
it's solving puzzles,
beating the bully
with
mind games
instead of my fists,
even playing friendly
~ just because of ~
The Game.
But here's the thing:
what
may seem
like harmless fun
can
and usually, will
quickly
spiral into something much darker.
Just like those games we play,
life itself
can become a dangerous playground
where the stakes are higher
than we often realize.
In the concrete jungles we call home, getting caught up in games people play for useless superficial attention has dire consequences.
Now some of us
may have it
a little “easier”
than others
financially or socially,
but it’s all the same kind
of trap.
We even watch
the games play out
on reality tv
and it’s
amusing right?
Riiight.
Not really.
Not when
you see it
for what it is.
What may start
as a quest for entertainment
can lead to conflicts,
misunderstandings,
and
~ worst-case scenario ~
even lives lost.
The flashy lights
and
the adrenaline rush
might
feel thrilling
in the moment,
but
the aftermath
can be devastating.
So,
here's my advice to you,
my urban fam:
tread carefully.
Don't let these
illusions
of victory
cloud your judgment
and rob you
of your time,
energy,
and
peace of mind.
Instead of getting sucked into
these battlegrounds,
channel your passion
and
drive into something
more meaningful.
Whether it's
pursuing your dreams,
honing your skills,
or uplifting those around you,
there are endless possibilities
waiting to be explored.
Remember,
time
is the most precious currency
we have,
and once it's gone,
we can never get it back.
So,
choose wisely
where you invest your energy
and attention.
Don't let yourself
be a pawn
in someone else's game
~ be the master ~
of your own life.
Let's
break free
from the chains of illusion
and reclaim our power
to shape our own lives.
Together,
we can rise above the noise,
the distractions,
and the empty victories,
and strive for a future
filled with purpose,
passion,
and genuine success.
Stay woke,
stay focused,
and stay true to yourself.
The world is yours
for the taking –
~ now ~
go out there
and get it,
one wise choice at a time.
Much love and respect,
Reina ✊🏾
Not games 🎮😊