I'm a Useless Bum.

^^^Minor genius there...

 

go outside and breathe in the air deeply and walk till your legs hurt

 

bums are not useless. if we didn't have something sit down on, how would we ever get anything done on the computer?
its good to get out of your own little cocoon once in a while, but cities do often seem to make it hardly worth the effort.
that, is of course, precisely the problem with them.

an ounce of consideration IS worth, a mega-ton of productivity.

some productivity is of course needed for everybody to be able to eat,
but its consideration or the lack of it,
that makes the world how it is to experience living in it.

 

Only if you give in to that worthless mindset. People who see the world go to shit and in earnest/sincerely conclude 'IDGAF' are the biggest problem this world has.

 

Somehow, I don't think I am the biggest problem this World has. That was just how I felt on that day. I don't drive, don't intend to have children, and am pretty low impact on resources. I still don't give a fuck.

 

Well if it would be just you that doesn't give a fuck about the world going to shit it would of course be all bearable. But the trick is realizing there's a shitload of people with that mindset and acting (or lack there of) on it.
This includes the filthy rich people who play into all this apathy. Otherwise I would have stated those are the people that are the biggest problem. But they're basically the same in that mindset: oh my, we as a whole are turning to shit. It's hopeless. Better continue on with my current practices as long as I can...!

 

I'm an outsider. It's not my prerogative. I certainly don't sign up to the current program but I already cracked myself up into pieces worrying about the environment, inequality, starving Africans and all that shit. Sitting there worrying but not actually doing anything doesn't help the situation. How can I be of assistance by ending up on the streets if I don't fight to get what I need for myself first? I'm an artist. A hustler. I'm surplus to requirements. Do you understand what I'm saying?

 

What are some small, achievable steps you can take towards feeling more useful?

 

This thread title would be a good title for a country song.

I'm a useless bum, I'm outta place, turn city scum
A good day to me is getting by
I can walk for hours a day without ever seeing the sun
There's no need to look for stars when you can't see the sky

 

precisely!

when we're too busy hating to "GAF" what kind of world we create by doing so, THAT is how we create the very conditions that turn around and bite us on the ass.

we can't expect to turn it all around as one person, but its never too late, instead of just calling yourself harmful, to just start being more careful to avoid contributing making things worse.
not only does this not take rocket science, and does help statistically, even if you can't see it, but it also gives us a legitimate reason to feel better about ourselves.

 

this is most of why i don't like 'country' songs
(that and that fake whiny voice they seem to be required to be sung in)
rap is much the same thing only angrier.
metal of course, is just a primal scream.

 

I'm going to apply for some work in a charity shop.

 

There you go, I think that is a great idea.

 

Yes, you're earlier statement that you really don't give a fuck seems not entirely correct.

I think people are already not the biggest problem when they are mindful of the things they do and don't. Like you.
Also just be mindful of the positive. I don't want people who have their own full plate of troubles to guildtrip on their lack of actively helping others! (that would make me a hypocrite ) They're just not helping anyone by giving in to a depressing and worthless mindset. I don't think you don't give a fuck. You sound more like you wish you could.

 

I do a lot of work for charidy but I don't like to talk about it

 

Did you write this?

Can I use it in a song?

 

Well I designed the logo for an extant mental health charity that won the Queen's award for something or other.

And I like to talk about as it's one of the best things I've done.

 

Nah I just switched some words around lol. But yes you should use it. I've now copyright my version