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[primitiveprimelab]

When Future Feels Too Soon

CHALLENGING EXPECTATIONS:

An expectation anticipates a specific outcome or continuum. Faithfully extending the normal course into the future. It’s within the family of assumption and prediction but not quite either. Like an assumption, it sort of jumps the gun, and from a set of known factors, leaps forward to guess the future. Yet, it relates often to a prediction because the criteria for the guessing itself, can be widely random.

Us humans, with our faculty for problem solving and analysis, have a natural tendency for guessing what comes next. If we hear a knock on our door, we will expect the sound to be caused by another human’s hand on the other side of that door. We will not expect, for instance, that the door has suddenly become sentient and now “speaks” by  making knocking and clicking sounds. This normal expectation gives us a useful shortcut for navigating simple questions like “who’s knocking on my door?” It helps us not freak out when surprised, as we surely would, if we lived in a world where a knock on our door could be from a human, the door itself or a complete other unknown variable.

That said, a knock at the door can be alarming enough when you’re not expecting anyone.

In large, the future’s unknown nature can frighten us, introducing surprises we can’t reconcile into the stability and order we wish to establish, to feel safe in the present.  

Our expectation that the present will continue undisturbed, into the near predictable future sits comfortably as a reassuring hope. And while useful for quelling anxiety, it’s not too realistic.

I write this because I’m scared of the future. Some fear death, others the vacuum of infinite space; but to me, nothing is more alarming than the sudden, merciless fact of a new now—One which knocks the present ground right out under my feet. It’s not a crippling fear or phobia, most days in fact, I’m too preoccupied with what’s happening right now to think about tomorrow. More specifically, I’m too preoccupied with what’s happening to me. So then, how could the future (when it arrives) not feel like a sudden invasion when I haven’t even fully taken in, all that’s happening around me today?

It’s become a recent realization how little I pay attention to the present world. How little I know about what got us here. The relationship between past and future, and how the two are forever linked in an endless succession of now has always excluded, in my mind, the concept of agency. That is to say, I didn’t truly know I could play a part in it too. But that’s exactly what happened before, others took certain actions that created the world I currently live in. And more over, in the current world I live in, new others are taking action to shape the future. Some share my vision, some don’t.

Some aim to course correct past pathways, others ignore the past and bravely leap into the future. Some have wonderful ideals and suggestions beyond their own experience, others selfish but dually practical contributions. Some walk grayer areas of in between, neither completely clear nor murky in intention or consequence. All these orbiting satellites of potentiality are intimidating when you feel your place is with the silent audience and not the performance stage.

Expecting you can’t participate.

But that comes from already feeling silenced—Changing that, is what I’m decidedly working towards. And it doesn’t come from perceiving the future as an ambushing enemy—Tho certain entities within that future, no doubt benefit from my absence—But rather, true agency comes from realizing I always had a voice, and the future has always expected to hear it.

Images: Designs by architect Vincent Callebaut 

[itsbeenagessince]

as Happiness is choice 🙂 and that ends my 95:5 journey 😅 #grateful #learning #places #letsmoveforward 💪 (at Fiji) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pbnk1HWFg/?igshid=gforzftxdcde

[laraalcantara]

𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗…⁣ ⁣ an area of compromise or possible agreement between two extreme positions. #letsmoveforward⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Let’s move forward. ⁣ ⁣ Xoxo⁣ Lara⁣ #middleground #separation #makingthingseasier #movinghead #stride #fotografo #venezuelanartist #latinaamericanartist #lovelive #love #makelove #bajalaguardia #artista #ropeseries #toryburch #fellowship #laraalcantara #nyphotographer (at The Ocean) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1JNC_glms/?utm_medium=tumblr

[smartmetrix]

#Goodnight Dear all Top de participer à ce nouvel épisode de @madeinafricatv sur le #coaching Merci à #ElephantProductionAfrica Merci @isaacgnambayao pour ton écoute, ton #engagement et ton #leadership inspirant. Quel dirigeant challengeant ! Merci @gaudillatthomas pour ta participation. Ton envie de croissance et de progression perpétuelle est un merveilleuse opportunité d’impact. #letsmoveforward Merci à mon #associatedirector et #mari @henao.emmanuel pour ton accompagnent, ton professionnalisme et ton énergie incroyable #MyPR Merci @flopouthe Mon amie et collègue incroyable tellement douce, à l’écoute et impactante. @smart_metrix_ société de #conseil et #coaching stratégique en #Afrique. Nous sommes fiers d’accompagner nos clients@dans leur #transformation et leur #évolution. #DareToBePhenomenal #expressyourfullpotential Diffusion ce soir sur la @rtiofficiel #Replay sur le site @rtiofficiel #TV #TVShow #performance #coaching #strategic #entrepreneur #business #leadership #growth #impact #mindset #gohigher #nolimit #lovemyjob #africa #civ225 https://www.instagram.com/thesoiziclive/p/BwshrHJgqO9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p0q1aied0kq5

[mbkcares]

Good afternoon. I'd like to share some thoughts to follow up on my previous post regarding Nipsey Hussle. I upset someone and I don't know if I've upset others so I invite you all to read this and I hope you're enjoying peace: Many of us shared passionate thoughts about Nipsey's death.  My opinion changed and I updated my post after watching interviews of Nipsey and the people in his community.  I understand how much his death shocked and hurt others.  I don't know what everyone's timeline looked like a couple of days ago but mine was full of rants and conspiracy theories.  Some theories which have proven to be false.  It was a tragic death of a black man by another black man.  Controversial posts about a documentary being the cause for an "assassination" dominated social media.  I voiced my opinion about how social media allows those type of emotional and irrational theories to have legs.  Over the years we have all felt pain from injustice, police brutality, and other forms of violence.  Some incidents of death were racially motivated and caused by the abuse of power.  In most cases we had facts fueling our opinions.  Nipsey Hussle's death sent shockwaves unlike anything we've ever seen without the complete truth.  Even now we still don't know all the details.  I'm human, I get things wrong, and I own my mistakes.  My thoughts about Nipsey's death and the outcry that followed shifted as I gained understanding.  Like most of you, I know people who don't demonstrate care through actions.  It's easier to go on rants and feed the beast.  My previous post was primarily about us being responsible with our influence.  Words are words and work is work.  I don't want conflict and I never intended to disrespect anyone with my message.  That's not what I stand for.  There will be more tragedies, narratives and aftershocks.  I am only human and I am loved by the same God who loves us all.  I apologize if I've upset anyone. #NispeyHussle #HealingIsAProcess #LetsMoveForward https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzNrtKhYM8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=115kqoba34gz4

[girlinthecave]

Se supone que el tiempo ayuda a sanar.

Se supone que el tiempo ayuda a resarcir.

Se supone que el tiempo ayude a seguir adelante y perdonar.

No hace mucho tiempo tomé valor.

Decidí por mi y no por los demás.

Me aterraba la idea y cuando pasó, sentí paz.

Pude ver todo con claridad.

Entendí que el tiempo me había ayudado a mi.

No ha pasado mucho tiempo, pero este poco tiempo me hace reafirmar.

Siento mucho que no sea igual para ti.

Ojalá el tiempo te ayude.

Ojalá que el tiempo te sane.

Ojalá que el tiempo te permita perdonar.

No es quien está afuera. No hay nadie afuera.

No es quien llega, porque no ha llegado nadie.

No es quien se mete porque no ha entrado nadie.

Es aquí dentro donde no están bien las cosas. Donde no hay un espacio que nos pueda tener a ti y a mí a la vez.

Me cansa . Me desgasta, me irrita, creo que me molesta.

Llevo molesta mucho tiempo. Y si no estás , siento paz.

Si estás aquí , me siento incómoda. Ya no me enoja, ya no me molesta.

El tiempo me dio claridad.

Le daré al tiempo su momento contigo . Te daré a ti, el tiempo también.

Ojalá que te sirva.

Pero el tiempo y yo ya hicimos las paces.

[nurhidayahsams]

" Hati " Semoga Kau tabah dan kuat .. Bukan Untuk hari ni .. Tapi Untuk setiap hari .. #quotesoftheday #itsaboutheart #niceweather #merenungmasadepan #beyourselfalways #bestrong #cabaran2k18 #letsmoveforward #adakahsiskurus🤷🤷 🤔🤔😜😜 (at Selangor) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br2LcMxHKFMpaL_DoSVhHlZwDSKeHnyLA8OCj40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eu1db2hiyka9

[urbanleagueshop-blog]

. . . EVERY TIME YOU LOOK BACK... . . . ... remind yourself that you should play the hell out of the cards you are holding! ♦️ . . . ... and, if at all ... only look back to see how far you have come! 💃 . . . . . . #bekindtoyou #youholdthekey #youholdthepower #playthelonggame #changeyourthoughts #changeyourthinking #changeyourself #letsmoveforward #whatareyourgoals #goalsgoalsgoals #dontlookbackinanger #lovemichaelkors #michaelkorsdress #cashmeredress #michaelkorslover #michaelkorsmania #michaelkorsaddict #michaelkorsjetset #woollove #lovewool #lovedresses #dresslove #michaelkorspreloved #silkblouse #silklove #urbanleague #retrolove #retrolover #loveretro #vintageluxury (at HOFBURG Vienna) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpHYEqhhFz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pjxb2g8oeqqx

[primitiveprimelab]

Detroit-based artist, character designer, Jabriel Najjar captures the futurist cross section between fashion, culture and robotics

View more of Jabriel’s artwork on Instagram

[juanfdarce]

Vote 50! I fully support Rosa Maria “Rosy” Palomino for State Representative in District 112. She is a business owner, former teacher, volunteer, and a family friend. Rosy is a hard worker who will help District 112 which is my childhood district/area. #vote50for112 #50for112 #runrosy #ifullysupport #miami #littlehavana #keybiscayne #flagami #miamibeach #elections #gotv #letsmoveforward #education #community (at Little Havana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfyraMAHbg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15eottc36w1tc

[dj-ayane]

#Waitingon2018LikeNever #LetsmoveForward #WontStopCantStop

[friedunknownduck]

outfit of the day #ootd #starmall #ig #igers #instagram #interview #photography #photooftheday #happywednesday #letsmoveforward #forthefuture #love #happiness #LoveYourself #stayyoung #stylish #staypositive #newcareer #nofilter #amazing #amen (at Star Mall Edsa)

[erwinvalencia]

Great insight from @lewishowes during #humpday 🐪 Let it go...Let it go. ❄️❄️❄️ . . . #moveforward #letsmoveforward #alwaysmoveforward #moveforwardalways #moveforwards #moveforwardwithyourgoals #onlymoveforward #TimeToMoveForward #moveforwardfoundation #NoMatterHowMuchItHurtsMoveForward #howtomoveforward (at New York, New York)

[bluclearwaters]

Support LGBT groups

In my country, people in general do not talk about the LGBT groups. It sometimes seems like a taboo subject. Advertisements featuring gay couples are almost nonexistent. But today when I saw a National Geographic advertisement on biographies, there was one particular one about gay couples and I was very pleasantly pleased about the support for it. It seems like more and more people are coming out to support.

[savedbyhisundyinglove]

Alaala ng kahapon Tila hindi malilimutan Masakit man sa una May kaakibat pa din na saya. May hindi man maganda, Mas madami pa din ang saya. Pangalawang pagkakataon, Mabuti pa din ang Panginoon. ❤ #LetsMoveForward #Hiking #GodIsStillGood #Life #Rhema #Poetry #Tula

[raddbarber]

Good Vibes, Great Styles #tmz #espn #cnn #letsmoveforward I am #raddbarber #wwe #fade #scissors #skinfade #barber #mlb #nhl #nfl #nba #wnba #skate #skateboarding #biker #nyc #layrite #wahlmagicclip #suavecito #bedhead #andis (at raddbarber) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKR2JkmBE5t/?igshid=14jeap2tsy0wb