A confused society is a compliant society

People’s confused minds are the greatest weapon for those in power to manipulate them. When people are uncertain, lost, or blindly following everything to feel connected to this society, they become easy targets for control.

Governments, corporations, and media thrive on misinformation, distractions, and half-truths because a confused society is a compliant society.

The more people doubt themselves and their ability to think critically, the easier it is to steer them in any direction. But a clear mind? That’s dangerous to those in power. Clarity leads to awareness, and awareness leads to resistance. That’s why they don’t want you to think for yourself.

Awareness, questioning, and self-realization are like glitches in the system—they make society uncomfortable. The world is built to keep people distracted, following set rules without asking why.

But the moment you start questioning, seeing beyond the surface, and realizing your own power, you become a problem for those who benefit from blind obedience. That’s why independent thinkers are always labeled as rebels, troublemakers, or even threats. Because once you wake up, you can’t be controlled the same way again.

And you my love, you are different because you chose to be. You could’ve walked the easy path, blended into the noise, but instead, you paved your own way, even when it hurt. Not everyone will understand you, but that’s the price of being awake in a world that prefers to sleep.

Remember, you sting their eyes, because you do not bend and bow in front of this materialistic power. You sting their eyes, because you can think for yourself, and you can own that path. You have paid a hefty price to be different — to be who you are today.

— Sadia Hakim  // Letters Unsent

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