The Beauty Of Stupidity

Did you know that statistics suggest that high school students now have the same anxiety levels as mental asylum patients in the 1950's? What a shocker. There are a lot of things that contribute to these anxiety levels but most of all, it's the influence of social media and pop culture. The constant need to prove to your friends that you're living a happy life through Instagram stories, the job/education announcements on LinkedIn, and don't even get me started on the FOMO that comes from all of this. 

However, according to me, the key to being overthinking is underthinking. Underthink your results which you already gave the exam for, underthink their feelings about you, underthink your future, and just maybe for once, live in the moment rather than overwhelming yourself with it. Even the movies and TV shows know that. Whether it's Michael Kelso from That 70's Show, Mr. PeanutButter from BoJack Horseman, Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S or literally any other character that lived in oblivion but lived life to its fullest - these are some of the pros of pop culture that we can definitely learn something from. 

A couple of months ago, I told my father that I was feeling sad for no reason at all. He replied, "You are privileged to feel sad for no reason." For most of you, it might sound a bit condescending or stuck-up, but when you think about it, it starts making so much sense. Why can't we be happy for no reason? Why did we miss out on that part of our life?

During this month, I was prepared to be in a different place completely - mentally and physically but I am still here. Although I am not really disappointed by it. Until then, I can keep writing and underthinking things about how beautiful yet stupid life itself is.