I thought I'd do a tag as I've never done one since restarting my blog. I wasn't tagged by anyone and I don't tag anyone specific. I tag everyone who reads this and wants to do it.
I found this tag when binge watching Simply_Kenna's videos on Youtube and I found it really inspiring so therefore wanted to give it a try. When talking about spirituality it can mean different things in what you interpret it as; I like to think of it as an alternative mind set from religion. More about inner peace and finding happiness and enlightenment in ones self, as well as almost in a way letting your spirit decide what to believe. I personally practise Buddhism and I see that as more of Spirituality than a Religion. This tag isn't all spiritual, its more of a deep thought provoking questions tag.
Anyway, there are 50 questions so I'll get right to it! I apologise if I go quite into detail on some questions. This is going to be a long post so grab a hot beverage and a snack and why not a notepad and pen so you can answer the questions from your point of view too! I apologise for how long this post is.
Q1) How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?
A1) I'm 15 but I think if I didn't know how old I was I'd say I was about 30. Despite me being young and having my whole life ahead of me, I'm quite mature, I can have moments of being wild and full of adrenaline however I'm the kind of person that is quite a romantic and would love to be in a relationship and if I could move out of my parents house and live with a partner. Get into an organised routine of a career and live a real chill, happy life. That's like 30 right?
Q2) Which is worse, failing or never trying?
A2) Definitely never trying! You can't learn from mistakes from failing if you never tried.
Q3) If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don't like and like so many things we don't do?
A3) I personally don't think life is so short if you feel each day with things you enjoy and get done things that need getting done. Any who, we do things we don't like because that's part of life, sometimes we have to do things we don't life because despite our opinions on it, it needs doing and in the end we probably benefit from it, for example. I don't enjoy cleaning my room however I still do it because I know in the near future I will thank myself for it. Or I don't particularly want to skydive from a plane but in future I will look back at that experience and be thankful that I did it. We like things we don't do for 2 main reasons: society, it puts us in a uncomfortable position where certain things we may want to do go against societies made up list of things it doesn't want us to do. Some do them anyway, some don't out of fear, personally I jump between the two. And the other reason being expectations. We may like something but that doesn't mean we're going to do it because it might not meet our expectations and ruin it for us so we carry on liking an not doing.
Q4) When it's all said and done, will you have said more than you've done?
A4) This is quite a strange question that I don't think I have a lot to say on. On the other hand I'd like to presume you'd have said as much as you've done. Find a balance between the two.
Q5) What is the one thing you'd most like to change about the world?
A5) Definitely human damage. Global warming, endangered/extinct species, oil spills, and many more. We all contribute to it. But if we limited the damage we did and balanced it out by helping the planet and giving back. Maybe we'd live a much happier life and in harmony with nature and the Earth. Re-planting the trees we destroyed, clearing up then stopping/avoiding oil spills, same with trash, recycle absolutly anything and everything we can, invent a car that doesn't give off any CO2, all become vegetarian or vegan (because that plays a massive part in global warming as well as hurting animals for our own pleasure), stop hunting and farming and open up sanctuaries for endangered species. And so much more we could do.
Q6) If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
A6) I'd have to say art. Being artistic and creative in every way possible makes me so happy, thing is I'm not that good at it so probably won't be able to make it as an actual career. Art can range from sculpuring, painting, sketching, poetry, imaginative writing, blogging, music making, video making, photography, designing, and so much more.
Q7) Are you doing what you believe in, or you settling for what you are doing?
A7) I'd like to say currently balancing the two. I'm settling with what I have to do and in a way simply getting on with it. i.e. School, chores around the house, work. Those things I don't have a choice for so I'm settling with them. However other then that, I don't settle; I do things I enjoy and what I believe is right for my soul, body and wellbeing. I believe Buddhism is good for me, I do it. I believe Vegetarianism is good for me, I do it. I believe staying active like yoga and going to the gym is good for me, I do it. I believe staying positive with my art work despite what my art teacher is good for me, I do it.
Q8) If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
A8) I would stop spending all my time watching Netflix and scrolling through social media! That would be the main thing. Would definitely try new things and set myself more challenges and over all try make the most out of life.
Q9) To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
A9) Not 100% sure what this questions means to be honest however no I don't think I have controlled the course my life has taken. I'm still a young teen living with my parents, pre-occupied with school and part time work so haven't had the opputunity or experience to have any life changing courses.
Q10) Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
A10) I'd have to say doing the right things. It doesn't matter if you do things right because everybody makes mistakes but choosing what is right and what is wrong is much more important in life.
Q11) You're having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticising a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
Q12) If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
A12) Well I don't think it would really matter what I told a newborn child as it won't understand what I'm saying anyway. But metaphorically speaking I'd say "There's a start and an end to everything." Something my mum always told me growing up. And it is so true.
Q13) Would you break the law to save a loved one?
A13) That would depend on how bad the law was and how much I loved that person.
Q14) Have you seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
A14) Not yet I don't think
Q15) What's something you know you do differently than other people?
A15)
Q16) How come things that make you happy don't make everyone happy?
A16) Because we all have different opinions and views and everybody has a different favourite, we're not all the same.
Q17) What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What's holding you back?
A17) Travel the world! But that's expensive and I'm too young.
Q18) Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
Q18) Unfortunately I am.. The feelings for my ex despite us breaking up about a year and a half ago..
Q19) If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
A19) Either Canada as it's so beautiful and full of kind people or Thailand for the gorgeous landscape and food.
Q20) Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
A20) Of course not, that'd just break it.
Q21) Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
A21) Personally I think mental health is most important so I'd rather be a joyful simpleton. Although being a genius would get you very far in life.. however if you're worried that will hold you back. So yes, I'm sticking with joyful simpleton.
Q22) Why are you, you?
A22) Mostly because I was born this way but I guess friends, family, surroundings and experiences have contributed too.
Q23) Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
A23) To be honest, yes, I think I have.
Q24) Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
A24) Loosing touch with a good friend who lives right near you is worst because when a good friend moves away you can go seem them now and then and still keep in contact but when you loose touch with a good friend who lives right near you is just sad.
Q25) What are you most grateful for?
A25) Wow good question. Love and company. I'd hate to not have anyone in my life and I'm incredibly grateful for my friends and family.
Q26) Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
A26) I'd have to say lose all my old ones as that's the past and living in the present/future is what's important.
Q27) Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
A27) I guess it is unless you want to make sure it is the truth.
Q28) Has your greatest fear ever came true?
A28) I don't really know how to answer that as fears don't exactly come true? Has it happened? No.
Q29) Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
A29) Well alot of the decisions being made right now have no effect on me so I'm obviously letting other people make them.
Q30) Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
A30) 5 years ago I was only 10 but I was getting bullied constantly by a group of girls who one of them use to be my best friend. I guess it doesn't matter now, no. But it certainly effected me since. To this day I can't even pass her in the street without having a panic attack even though it stopped years ago. But I wouldn't necessarily say it mattered.
Q31) What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
A31) Bonfire night in 2004 (i think it was 2004, maybe 2003 or 2005). It's the only memory I have of my grandad. That doesn't sound like a very happy memory but every bonfire night I get this warm happy memory of my grandad.
Q32) At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
A32) Every time I go to a concert or gig! (last one was October 28th)
Q33) If not now, then when?
A33) As soon as you can.
Q34) If you haven't achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
A34) Everything else you have left. However that shouldn't stop you.
Q35) Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
A35) Nope, because I talk way too much!
Q36) Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
A36) I don't know but it's very sad.
Q37) Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?Q9) To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
A9) Not 100% sure what this questions means to be honest however no I don't think I have controlled the course my life has taken. I'm still a young teen living with my parents, pre-occupied with school and part time work so haven't had the opputunity or experience to have any life changing courses.
Q10) Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
A10) I'd have to say doing the right things. It doesn't matter if you do things right because everybody makes mistakes but choosing what is right and what is wrong is much more important in life.
Q11) You're having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticising a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
Q12) If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
A12) Well I don't think it would really matter what I told a newborn child as it won't understand what I'm saying anyway. But metaphorically speaking I'd say "There's a start and an end to everything." Something my mum always told me growing up. And it is so true.
Q13) Would you break the law to save a loved one?
A13) That would depend on how bad the law was and how much I loved that person.
Q14) Have you seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
A14) Not yet I don't think
Q15) What's something you know you do differently than other people?
A15)
Q16) How come things that make you happy don't make everyone happy?
A16) Because we all have different opinions and views and everybody has a different favourite, we're not all the same.
Q17) What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What's holding you back?
A17) Travel the world! But that's expensive and I'm too young.
Q18) Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
Q18) Unfortunately I am.. The feelings for my ex despite us breaking up about a year and a half ago..
Q19) If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
A19) Either Canada as it's so beautiful and full of kind people or Thailand for the gorgeous landscape and food.
Q20) Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
A20) Of course not, that'd just break it.
Q21) Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
A21) Personally I think mental health is most important so I'd rather be a joyful simpleton. Although being a genius would get you very far in life.. however if you're worried that will hold you back. So yes, I'm sticking with joyful simpleton.
Q22) Why are you, you?
A22) Mostly because I was born this way but I guess friends, family, surroundings and experiences have contributed too.
Q23) Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
A23) To be honest, yes, I think I have.
Q24) Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
A24) Loosing touch with a good friend who lives right near you is worst because when a good friend moves away you can go seem them now and then and still keep in contact but when you loose touch with a good friend who lives right near you is just sad.
Q25) What are you most grateful for?
A25) Wow good question. Love and company. I'd hate to not have anyone in my life and I'm incredibly grateful for my friends and family.
Q26) Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
A26) I'd have to say lose all my old ones as that's the past and living in the present/future is what's important.
Q27) Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
A27) I guess it is unless you want to make sure it is the truth.
Q28) Has your greatest fear ever came true?
A28) I don't really know how to answer that as fears don't exactly come true? Has it happened? No.
Q29) Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
A29) Well alot of the decisions being made right now have no effect on me so I'm obviously letting other people make them.
Q30) Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
A30) 5 years ago I was only 10 but I was getting bullied constantly by a group of girls who one of them use to be my best friend. I guess it doesn't matter now, no. But it certainly effected me since. To this day I can't even pass her in the street without having a panic attack even though it stopped years ago. But I wouldn't necessarily say it mattered.
Q31) What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
A31) Bonfire night in 2004 (i think it was 2004, maybe 2003 or 2005). It's the only memory I have of my grandad. That doesn't sound like a very happy memory but every bonfire night I get this warm happy memory of my grandad.
Q32) At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
A32) Every time I go to a concert or gig! (last one was October 28th)
Q33) If not now, then when?
A33) As soon as you can.
Q34) If you haven't achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
A34) Everything else you have left. However that shouldn't stop you.
Q35) Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
A35) Nope, because I talk way too much!
Q36) Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
A36) I don't know but it's very sad.
A37) Nope. But that's were trust comes in.
Q38) If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
A38) Nope. Unless I was doing a job I really hated. Because a) your job should be something you love doing. b) it's good to be putting work back into the world. c) and a million dollars won't last forever.
Q39) Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
A39) That's a tricky one because if I had less work, I'd have more time to do things I enjoy. But then again a lot of work that I enjoy would be good.
Q40) Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
Q40) Nope. because today I put the Christmas tree up.... I haven't done that hundred times before XD
Q41) When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
A41) I'm sorry. Honestly not sure what that means.
Q42) If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
A42) Could I get everyone I knew into one room and say goodbye to them all?
Q43) Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
A43) Nope. I don't want to be famous and I'm use to not being attractive now. So I wouldn't take of valuable time from my life for that.
Q44) What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
A44) Truly living is full-filling your life with the things you enjoy and that get you someone, trying new things, meeting new people. Being alive is just living and breathing, being stuck in a daily routine.
Q45) When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
A45) Right now.
Q46) If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
A46) Because mistakes are also associated with failure and that's seen as negative and unwanted.
Q47) What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
A47) I'd be more of an activist. D|o assemblies and protests for all things right. Unfortunately people like to judge you for that..
Q48) When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
A48) Right this second XD
Q49) What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
A49) I love music. Yes, I'm singing right now.
Q50) In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
A50) No I probably won't.
Wow this took me days! I'm not even kidding!
Anyway hope you enjoyed this.
~ Happy Lil' Plant Life
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