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embracing an uncertain journey

If you are heading into an unpredictable and unclear journey, be patient with yourself. Adapting to the surroundings of our environments can be challenging, although that is what gives us our character. 

We have both a macro and microenvironment. 

The macro may include political and socio-cultural influences. Examples are inflation rates, consumer behaviors, lifestyle trends, technological growth, climate change, etc. The microenvironment combines a more straightforward and instant influence. Examples are our locations, our jobs, the people we see consistently, where we buy food, the music we listen to, etc. 

Both these environments can shape us more than our genes 

Generations after the others have begun adapting to influence and succeeding in changing the course of creativity. We currently live in a day and age of creation. It’s possible to record music anywhere, shoot a film, create garments, write an article, vlog our lives, edit, and share it instantly!

Of course, with all this comes oversaturation that can cause value to become mediocre. Taking the necessary time to find purpose and value in our projects is a part of this uncertain journey.

Even after finding value and purpose in our art, an even harder task is presented. Words displaying actions are easier said than done, although it is important to remember Actions Speak Louder

Actions show that our journey has started. Our interests and obsessions can lead to both exciting and unpredictable adventures. Positive and negative go hand in hand, there is none without each, and there is none without each other. 

Entering an unpredictable journey will come with its highs and lows, the difference between knowing something and not knowing it is insane. Awareness is a great virtue to familiarize ourselves with. 

Once the news is created, spread, and accepted, there’s no telling where it will go and how positive or negative it will be. Social proof plays a significant role in our environments, although it’s valuable to remember even if 50 million people say or do something that doesn’t make it true or positive. 

We here at Iconoclast encourage you to follow your uncertain and individual journey.