The way out

"Like the gears of a watch, society's hidden systems turn, shaping our lives and binding us to their predetermined patterns."

As I caught sight of a mechanical watch, I marveled at the intricate workings of the wheels. Each wheel, in turn, set off a chain reaction, causing another to rotate, creating a mesmerizing display of interconnected motion. I couldn't help but admire the complexity of the engineering and the skill of the artist who orchestrated it all. Simultaneously, a sense of permanence washed over me, realizing that these wheels would forever run in their predetermined pattern.

But what if this perpetual motion extended to humans? I pondered how systems have emerged on our planet, exerting their influence over the actions and behaviors of individuals, establishing certain patterns. The patterns in society today are evident, and it feels as if we too are becoming mechanical, like the wheels in the watch, endlessly repeating known patterns instead of creating new ones. Rather than fostering evolution, these systems (with closed ends) seem to be causing a devolution, as they flatten our thoughts and ensure conformity (killing creativity) to their expected patterns.

"We are but unwitting players in the grand symphony of interconnected systems, where corporations orchestrate our desires and dictate our actions."

I perceive these systems as invisible wheels. Corporates serve as one of these wheels, accompanied by religion, the family system, and numerous others, all intricately linked together.

We have all become trapped in this web, and escaping its grasp is not an easy feat. It is very easy to realize this trap, just imagine different circumstances and observe how we think and what we do. For instance, when faced with unhappiness, most of us immediately turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. This is just one example of how our actions typically align with the ways corporations have promoted and programmed us through movies and other media. Subsystems like religion and families, along with many others, dictate our behaviour in every aspect of life, as they have vested interests in all these ways. It is the family system that bears the most unfortunate burden. It has been heavily programmed, its essence transformed into a mere resource for corporates like petrol is for vehicles. The once vibrant emotions that fueled familial bonds have been drained, leaving behind a hollow shell.

"Systems program our dreams, shaping our desires, and profiting from our very existence."

The greatest success of systems lies in programming our dreams. From our dreams of owning a home and wearing branded clothes to the education we provide for our children, our vacations, vehicles, jewelry, and even the grandeur of events - everything is programmed by these systems. Even the food we eat, the drinks we consume, and the media we engage with are all programmed. The epitome of this programming lies in our perception of God, which is also heavily influenced and almost entirely predetermined. This programming begins from the day we are born, from the cartoons we watch, and it continues through education, media, and especially platforms like YouTube, which hold us firmly within the grasp of corporations until the day we die.

The way out

Personally, I'm one of those who come to the realization in the middle of life that I've become entwined in the system's wheels in every conceivable way. I know now that it was my choice to get entangled just to find a way out and share that with others out of love. The universe is bound to fulfil my choice, without any other option. As part of that, it has thrown me into quicksand of troubles and now it is the time to get me out of this and it will as it does not have any other choice. I am waiting for those moments to experience and share.

I am currently aware of and practicing two universal laws, which I have found to have decent success. One of these laws is that the world is impersonal, a concept that Michael A Singer discusses in detail. Another law is akin to the way YouTube recommendations change based on the videos you watch. The universe alters the events and situations presented to you based on your focus. It can be overwhelming to try to resolve problems, especially those related to relationships, solely with your mind. Instead, consider temporarily ignoring them, focusing on what is most interesting or appropriate to do and rely on the magic of the universe to bring you more opportunities related to your focus and to push away (including all problems) what is not needed, all with minimal effort.

I have discussed these two laws briefly in the following articles, law# 1 and law# 2.