Chapter 6 - A Rolling Stone Gathers More Than You Know

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Chapter 6 - A Rolling Stone Gathers More Than You Know

BY PATRICK HO

The Power of Perpetual Motion and Uncharted Paths

"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a proverb, first credited to Publilius Syrus, who in his Sententiae states, "People who are always moving, with no roots in one place or another, avoid responsibilities and cares."

- Source: Wikipedia

This is where the true power of words and societal programming reveals itself. For most of my formative years, that proverb, with its implied judgment, was drilled into my psyche. The message was clear: stay put, settle down, achieve mastery, and gather moss - or risk being judged as feckless or irresponsible.

How wrong were they - those who were "programmed" during the colonized times, who passed down this mentality. This thinking was absolute bollocks, and it made me doubt myself for no reason.

The Flame Will Always Spark

But the human spirit will never be diminished. The flame of curiosity and desire for self-determination will always be sparked.

Life changes. The way we choose to live it changes.

Brilliant humans continue to invent and change this beautiful world. Innovation never stops, and neither should we.

I refused to let the weight of this 'thought' or 'programming' shackle my ambitions and aspirations. I chose to step out of it. I fought the negativity that whispered 

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Note: This chapter was developed and edited with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The contents of this chapter were designed as a basic guide. Individuals who suffer from mental health issues, or are overly stressed from work and life's challenges are advised to seek professional medical help.

Patrick Ho is passing on what he learned from his past for the benefit of future generations. His journey of Spirituality is a daily learning experience of Awareness, Mindfulness, Compassion, Loving Kindness and Meditation.