Lately, I’ve been on this search for meaning, for higher intelligence, for something more real than what we’re so often fed. I’m realizing that the more I seek out knowledge beyond the usual media flow, the more powerful it feels. I’ve been letting go of the constant stream of mainstream information, which so often clutters my mind and dulls my clarity. Instead, I want to live with intention, with a sense of purpose that isn’t dictated by the stories society hands us.

I don’t want to follow the path laid out for us, where we’re almost trained to think and live a certain way. I want to break free from that, to carve out a life with true meaning. Lately, I’ve been fascinated by ancient civilizations. Maybe more about their intelligence, their ways of living and thinking. There’s something about their wisdom that draws me in, as if they knew things we’ve lost along the way. These societies had a sense of purpose, of connection with the world and with something larger than themselves, that feels so rare today.

History, to me, isn’t just a record of what happened. It’s a lesson. It’s a blueprint for fixing our reality, for understanding what really matters. These ancient cultures weren’t so consumed with constant accumulation or noise; they seemed to care more about harmony, wisdom, and a sense of belonging. There’s a lesson in that, a reminder of what’s possible when we live intentionally and connect deeply. Studying their lives isn’t about nostalgia but about finding out what life can be when we strip away the clutter and tune into what actually matters.

I’m starting to ask myself, “What do I want my reality to be?” And I’m realizing that I have the choice to create it. I want to learn from their approaches to life and spirituality, to see how they balanced knowledge with meaning, how they looked at the world with wonder instead of distraction. I don’t want to live in a way that’s purely reactive to everything around me; I want to make decisions that align with who I am, with what I value.

This journey is still unfolding, and I don’t have all the answers. But I know I don’t want to be swept along by a current I didn’t choose. I want to lead a life that encourages curiosity, that seeks knowledge and meaning beyond what’s popular or expected. Learning from these ancient civilizations gives me hope for a more grounded, purpose filled life, one that doesn’t rely on constant stimulation to feel full.

Every day, I’m working on filtering out the noise and choosing what I let into my life. Exploring these lessons from history, asking these questions, has made me realize that I have the power to shape my own reality. It’s a journey I’m embracing, day by day, discovering what it means to live a life that’s fully my own.

Sometimes I get so wrapped up in my own journaling or thinking that when I sit on something too long I feel the urge to put it out into the world. I suppose that’s what this is. If you take anything away from this blog post, I hope it’s that you find the time to think for yourself, put down the phone, turn off the news and just think. What do you truly want your reality to be?

PC: Katherine Avrakotos