The Hook

Everything is trying to hook you. 

Social media is trying to hook your attention. 

Your job is trying to hook your attention. 

Your friends are trying to hook your attention.

Your family is trying to hook your attention.

Your partner is trying to hook your attention. 

Unconsciously, the humans around you are thinking about what they can say that will hook you so you pay attention to them, work for them, love them, etc. 

Everything is trying to keep you where you are. Turn you into something predictable and reliable to help them feel comfortable and like they are in control. 

Sometimes you just have to remind yourself that... No one else is control of your life but yourself. You create your own life, your own future and reality. If someone is trying to control you, set your boundaries. 

Also, learn to let others control their own lives. It is THEIR life. As much as other people may feel like they are just NPC's in your world, they are not. Let them live their life. Let them create their own heaven on earth, and focus on your own heaven on earth. They are not your responsibility, you are your responsibility.