(The following is from the movie The Matrix.)
Morpheus: I imagine that right now, you're feeling a bit like Alice. Hmm? Tumbling down the rabbit hole?
Neo: You could say that.
Morpheus: I see it in your eyes. You have the look of a man who accepts what he sees because he is expecting to wake up. Ironically, that's not far from the truth. Do you believe in fate, Neo?
Neo: No.
Morpheus: Why not?
Neo: Because I don't like the idea that I'm not in control of my life.
Morpheus: I know exactly what you mean. Let me tell you why you're here. You're here because you know something. What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life, that there's something wrong with the world. You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad. It is this feeling that has brought you to me. Do you know what I'm talking about?
Neo: The Matrix.
Morpheus: Do you want to know what it is?
Neo: Yes.
Morpheus: The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work, when you go to church, when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
Neo: What truth?
Morpheus: That you are a slave, Neo. Like everyone else you were born into bondage. Born into a prison that you cannot smell or taste or touch. A prison for your mind. Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself. This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill, the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.
(Taken from the movie The Matrix.)
Here in 2010, most humans are "caught in the Matrix." They're all "slaves" to any number of different things.
Some examples include:
1.) The Matrix of Religious Indoctrination
Most humans were born into this "mind-bondage," without the opportunity to determine what they believe, through their own life-experience and research. This is one of the most unfortunate forms of bondage, and it should be considered child abuse.
A child doesn't possess the necessary cognitive abilities to understand the many complexities regarding the nature of the Universe.
If the child was born into a Muslim family, he will be indoctrinated with Muslim beliefs, and will be taught that anyone else is an "infidel," worthy of hatred, and possibly murder.
If a child is born into a Christian family, he will feel the same sense of false superiority, causing him to feel entitled to tell anyone who doesn't agree with his indoctrination that they are going to Hell.
It's been said that money is the root of all evil, yet I'm inclined to agree with Richard Dawkins, who believes religious indoctrination is the root of all evil.
Think of how many atrocities have been committed over the years, all in the name of religious beliefs. Not to mention the many delusional things religious people believe.
2.) The Matrix of Hollywood Culture
In an effort to "keep up with the Kardashians," many humans sacrifice the important things in order to try to live the Hollywood lifestyle.
Their kids are left to fend for themselves, or stay in the care of someone else, so mom can go "party it up" in the club every weekend.
Humans view the Hollywood elite as role models. Fast cars, over-priced clothes, gossip, drinking, drugs, plastic surgergy, etc. They try to fill their empty voids with the temporary thrills of life in the fast lane.
These decisions often send them into debt. Once they're in debt, they become slaves to their debtors.
3.) The Matrix of the 9 to 5 (Slavery)
The desire to "keep up with the Kardashians" causes them to become imprisoned by material things. Material things cost money. You now have to work yourself sick in order to pay for the things that have caused you to be in debt.
Overexerting yourself leads to stress and lack of well-being. You get sick easier. You miss more work. You fall further into debt.
The cycle never ends.
4.) The Matrix of Addiction
The human hallucinates, "If I can just make it to that cigarette, life as I know it will continue!"
Or you can substitute the words beer, liquor, cocaine, marijuana, fast food, chocolate, relationship, friendship, etc.
In other words, the addictive substance (as listed above) is the controlling factor in the person's life. They attach their sense of happiness to the object. They are merely a slave to the object of their addiction.
When the cigarette says, "It's time to smoke me," the slave stops what he's doing, gets in the car, drives to the store, hands over $4-$6 for a pack, and does what the cigarette says.
Not to mention, the human is slowly destroying the only body they have.
Alas, when you're a slave, you do what your master says ... no matter how much it hurts you.
But here's the great news: By your decision to visit and apply the wisdom on this website, I'll help remind you of your personal power. You have within you the power to consciously create your life, however you see fit.
My own life is a beautiful example of that. I used to be caught in the Matrix. I struggled with many of the ideas mentioned above.
But then I woke up ...
I no longer live in a dreamworld. I no longer subscribe to delusional thinking. I think rationally. I conduct my own research. I cultivate my own truth. I'm no longer a slave to the Matrix.
You can enjoy this freedom too.
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