Parasitic Perspectives
Humans is what we are because we have a skill given to us
Under a word called metacognition
Maybe that feeling of metacognition gives us the opportunity to trust
Availing our own thoughts, feelings, and actions
Nevertheless, this metacognition becomes slowly solipsistic
Selfish in other words, thinking that we are the only ones
However, we forget like humans always do, that this isn’t how life should be
Another brother sitting in front of you not blood related could be suffering
Very anxious, depressed, out of tune, feeling like their feelings aren’t free
Even though this is happening, you are never attentive to notice
Not through your selfish demise
On the other hand, a sister could be talking to you, but you wouldn’t want to focus
Each time you hear the word “I” you tune them out because it’s not your “I”
Mistaking their story because you weren’t listening, devaluing their experiences
Picturing yourself in their shoes isn’t in your agenda, you don’t care about that guy
And what makes this crazier is that you as a human expect others to hear you
Thinking that a third party has to ameliorate your life by handing out advice
Heck no, why would anyone want to help you pull through
You only cared about yourself right?
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