“The Contradictions That Bothers Me”

Daily writing prompt
What bothers you and why?

Well, if I’m being honest — a whole list comes to mind.

But most of all, what really bothers me is the stark contradiction between what we’re taught and how the world actually works.

We grew up learning about values — honesty, kindness, integrity.
But step into the real world, and suddenly:

  • Take a stand for yourself? You’re selfish.
  • Seek comfort or material joys? You’re ruining the planet.
  • Choose a spiritual journey? You’re escaping responsibility.

We’re told the planet must be saved, yet we race for GDP.
We’re told peace matters most, yet the world spins on power.
We say human life is priceless, yet it’s often treated as disposable.

Even personal truths feel like riddles:

“Follow your passion,” they say — but how do you even find it in all this noise?

“Live authentically” — but within what kind of societal boxes?

And maybe, at the core of it all, what really bothers me is…
Thinking too much and never finding a clear way out. 🙂

But maybe that’s part of being human — holding questions we can’t fully answer, and still showing up anyway.