When the acknowledgement of reality is intimidating, the unpredictable possibilities of life cause individuals who rely on certainty in life to fear an unknown future, resulting in individuals creating a bubble of solitude around them and finding security in the depths of their imaginations.
The unpredictable pressures and possibilities of life cause individuals to confine themselves in their idealistic world. While some individuals view reality as a blank canvas that they can paint with the colours of their dreams and aspirations, others view reality as a dungeon from which they must escape. Unfortunately, A large majority of the global population falls into that second category. Throughout an individual’s life, they are trapped by the truth, scared by uncertainty, and shackled by their future concerns. There is only one place that they can go to seek refuge, which is their imaginary or idealistic world. In this world, they are surrounded by nothing but pleasant delusions that provide them with unconditional comfort and a sense of security regarding the future.
Reality, for most individuals, mirrors a black hole that they are hurtling towards or a dark forest that is filled with unknown and unpredictable predators or obstacles that are just waiting to pounce and attack. This mindset causes people to acquire a fear of uncertain possibilities and pressures that will arise in the near future. This could mimic events or occurrences in life as simple as an exam that people don’t know if they will pass, or a group gathering that does not guarantee a pleasurable experience. In addition to that, due to their lack of knowledge regarding the future and their potent dependency on the element of certainty, they immediately assume the worst possible outcome, which, in turn, evokes feelings of uncertainty, fear, and an urge to retreat. As a result of the harsh perception of reality, human beings develop this primal instinct that never ceases to constantly generate new doubts and concerns regarding the inevitable outcome of the future. Therefore, due to the reality of life not being a phenomenon that an individual can control or alter in any way, individuals would rather barricade themselves within their imaginary bubble, which acts as a barrier that separates them from an intimidating reality.
The subconscious mind of an individual constructs this isolated bubble and world in such a way that makes it more secure than Alcatraz. This impenetrable shield does not permit the passing of any influence or fear from a dark and intimidating reality, which, in turn, provides a sense of security, assurance, and confidence to the one within it. Individuals do this for many reasons, but the most significant factor that contributes to their ultimate retreat into their imaginary world is the element of certainty that is absent when they are forced to face a reality that they cannot navigate or predict. Within their ideal world, the future is known to them because it has already been pre-determined or rehearsed, thereby resulting in the elimination of the most resented element that separates the reality of life from that of an individual’s unique imagination. This despised element is none other than the unpredictability of life. The essence of an individual’s imagination and deepest desires revolve around the aspects of control and certainty that allow individuals to delude themselves into a state of complete tranquillity and serenity, which, as a result, enhances their confidence due to their pre-existing knowledge of what will come next. It places people in their desired environment, in which they align with and excel in. Within this environment, they are able to navigate their ideal or imaginary world and predict what lies ahead, eradicating any and all elements of surprise, doubt, and perplexity that are bound to the reality of life.
I am an individual who experiences a potent fear of the unknown that is fueled by the overwhelming and overbearing reality that surrounds me at all hours of the day. As previously stated, individuals have unique views on reality. It can be bitter for some and sweet for others. Unfortunately, for me, the acknowledgement of an unpredictable reality is associated with the overpowering thought of what the future holds for me, resulting in me securing myself within my desired or idealistic world and finding comfort in the depths of my imagination. Personally, the acknowledgement or realization of reality causes the atmosphere around me to become gloomy, dark, and uncertain. This atmosphere can emerge from various events that I have experienced, which include, but are not limited to, an exam, meeting someone for the first time, and experiencing something, such as a rollercoaster ride, for the first time. These occurrences evoke a sense of fear regarding the uncontrollable or unknown corresponding outcome.
I find the unpredictability and uncertainty of life to be intimidating due to my innate urge to control any and all occurrences within my life for the purpose of being prepared or acquiring pre-existing knowledge regarding the reality of my life. Nevertheless, it is almost impossible to gain pre-existing knowledge about my future. Since my personality and mindset revolve around and depend upon the element of certainty in life, whenever the grim and uncertain reality of life overwhelms me, I feel as though my life is slipping away from my control, or the unpredictable possibilities and pressures of life are consuming and clouding my ability to think rationally, which evokes an overriding sense of fear and anxiety. I begin to feel vulnerable and susceptible to all of the unpredictable and inevitable circumstances in my life, mirroring unpredictable predators hunting their prey, simply waiting to pounce and attack. Just as how different types of prey bury themselves within their burrows or homes to avoid the predators that are attempting to hurt them, I bury myself deep within my imaginary or idealistic world to protect myself from the unpredictable and uncertain circumstances and events of reality that will ultimately result in the depletion of my mental health and a rise in my anxiety.
By barricading myself deep within my mind, I cause myself to begin daydreaming in my self-constructed world. I find comfort and security in my bubble or world of solitude because, for me, this environment acts as a safe haven or a place where I can go to seek refuge. Since I can gain a sense of control in my idealistic world, I am able to provide myself with guarantees and reassurance. Whereas, in reality, nothing is guaranteed, thereby resulting in unpredictability, vulnerability, and a fear of the unknown. My imaginary world is a world that I can control, a world that I can navigate, a world that I can predict, a world where my dreams are my reality, and a world that holds a future that I can see. In other words, it is a world that is designed just for me.
Dear Nurain,
When reading this, I could clearly tell the amount of thought and consideration you put into writing this entry, and I would like to commend you for a job well done. I found your ideas and perception of the world to be very interesting, and I also enjoyed the way you described the imaginary world, as “… more secure than the Alcatraz.”, and the way it provides a “… sense of security, assurance, and confidence to the one within it.” Your descriptions were well thought out, and you used wonderfully illustrative language and words to give us readers a better idea of the reasons why a person might isolate themselves inside an imaginary world of their choosing.
Something I would suggest improving on would be your syntax. While you have a very enjoyable style of writing, the way you structure your piece can be a bit hard to read. I would ask that you consider including more paragraphs next time.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable read and I found great pleasure in learning about the way you percieve the world, and your personal experiences.
Sincerely,
Aliyah
Dear Aliyah,
Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my blog. I am glad that you found reading my blog post to be a pleasurable experience. It is very nice to hear that the illustrative language and descriptions that I used enhanced the quality of my writing and provided the reader with a clear perception and perspective of the unpredictable possibilities and pressures of reality. I would like to thank you for pointing out the error within the structure of my blog. Now that I look back at my post, I can see how the large paragraphs may be unpleasant and unappealing to the reader. I will try to break it further down into smaller paragraphs that the reader may find easier to understand and read. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to read my blog and provide helpful feedback.
Sincerely,
Nurain
Dear Nurain,
The manner in which you addressed this topic with such depth is truly commendable. Your analysis of an individual who prefers to stay within their own world to escape the dangers of reality was articulated with much care, illustrating their fears and reasoning perfectly. “Within their ideal world, the future is known to them because it has already been pre-determined or rehearsed, thereby resulting in the elimination of the most resented element that separates the reality of life from that of an individual’s unique imagination. This despised element is none other than the unpredictability of life.” This statement, in particular, caused me to reflect on my own habits of disassociating and I found myself agreeing that the unpredictability of life can be extremely overwhelming at times if not dealt with correctly.
For future posts, I would recommend splitting up your paragraphs to relay your message in a more concise manner. I agree with the comment above, which is that it would benefit from a change in the structure.
Overall, I’m in awe at the way you manage to articulate your thoughts in writing. Your word choice is consistently very rich and I look forward to whatever you decide to write next!
Sincerely,
Zarin
Dear Zarin,
Thank you so much for reading my blog. I am very happy that you felt as though my post elaborated on and addressed the topic with much depth and consideration. It is wonderful to hear that you appreciated the illustrative and descriptive language within my personal response. I appreciate how you were able to connect and identify with my ideas, thoughts, and opinions on a personal level. I am glad that you were able to reflect on and acknowledge your own personal experiences when reading my writing. Thank you for letting me know about the error within the structure of my post. As I mentioned to Aliyah, I now realize how the large paragraphs can be difficult to read and follow along. In the future, I will be sure to break my writing down into smaller paragraphs that the reader can easily understand. Thank you very much for providing constructive feedback on my blog post.
Sincerely,
Nurain
Dear Nurain,
While reading your blog I felt that it was very well constructed and easy to read, making it easier for people to connect with. When you said “Reality, for most individuals, mirrors a black hole that they are hurtling towards or a dark forest that is filled with unknown and unpredictable predators or obstacles that are just waiting to pounce and attack.” it really made me think about in my brain, I could see life for one thing and for other people it could be the opposite. Life for some people is a happy and good place and that would cause you to have a good outlook on reality while if your life was more sad and gloomy, it would cause you to have a poor world outlook and hinder your decision making.
I believe that this was a very good writing and I really loved the vocabulary that you had used. I hope to read more of your posts in the future.
Sincerely,
Landon
Dear Landon,
Thank you very much for taking the time to read and comment on my blog post. I am glad that you thought my blog post generated original ideas that allowed people to easily connect and identify with it on a personal level. I aimed to improve and enhance the authenticity within my blog post, which is why I am happy that you were able to engage in deeper reflection regarding the diverse outlooks and perspectives that individuals have about the endless possibilities and pressures of life. People view reality in unique ways; however, most individuals find the unpredictable pressures and possibilities of life to be intimidating. As a result, they confine themselves in a self-constructed imaginary world that provides them with unconditional security and comfort. I appreciate how you noticed the wide range of vocabulary that I incorporated within my post. I chose to do this with the hope that it would enhance the quality of my writing and maintain the focus of the reader. Thank you for reading my blog post.
Sincerely,
Nurain
Hello Everyone,
I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to read and comment on my blog. Also, I want to thank Zarin and Aliyah for providing a beneficial suggestion. I have applied your feedback regarding the structure of my blog. As a result, my post has become much easier to read and understand. I find that it now appears to be more appealing and aesthetically pleasing to the reader. After applying your feedback to my blog post, it has improved immensely. Once again, thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Nurain