That was my playlist for weekend and boy oh boy, the way Owen James sings touch something primal in the heart. He genuinely feels like a real-life Viking. That is the power of art—it bypasses logic and speaks directly to the human core.
To me, art has always been the purest form of human expression. But beyond creativity, whether it is writing, painting, music, storytelling, or cinema, art has the power to challenge systems, expose truth, and force people to confront themselves.
That’s why when I tell people I write in unusual ways, I often get strange reactions. Some are genuinely impressed. Some become uncomfortable. Some even joke that one day they may end up in one of my articles.
My honest response is simple: fear only appears where there is something unresolved within.
If you are operating with integrity, there is no reason to feel threatened by someone’s words, perspective, or art. The discomfort often comes from the parts of ourselves we avoid facing.
Carl Jung researched the shadow side and the process of integration extensively, and it is some of the most impressive psychological work ever done. Jung believed that integrating the unconscious parts of us is essential to becoming whole—a lifelong process he called individuation.
His work helped me understand myself better and become a more whole, integrated personality.
But not only that—it also taught me a lot about other people.
Now I can see people’s fear, their insecurities, and their loneliness behind the mask of who they pretend to be.
And once you truly understand that you stop being scared of anyone’s loudness, anger, or even manipulative tactics.
Because beneath all of it, you can often see the terrified child hiding underneath. Unable to trust anyone and trying to feel powerful.
I feel like asking "What damaged you so much?"
I wrote something on these lines on LinkedIn as well. I tried to explain why it is important for all of us to operate outside systemic control, from the perspective of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
Frank Herbert is another man I deeply admire. He was not an ordinary man. He knew exactly what he was writing about. Creating a futuristic Islamic-influenced world was not an accident—it was a choice built on years of studying history, religion, politics, and philosophy. The man was a scholar, no fool who wrote randomly.
Honestly, it took me a long time to understand why many Islamic people say it is a religion of peace, and many of us may never reach that level of understanding. With all the constant noise and chatter we are fed through news and media—half-baked stories full of agendas—it becomes difficult to find truth anyway. And we are stupid fool we trust broadcaster more than our own experiences.
In my previous article, I wrote:
The message of this story is how tyrannical leaders eventually force humanity to realize why trusting a single leader can lead to chaos for the entire human race.
However, the God Emperor knew that was the only way forward.
And honestly, I agree.
Oh no, suddenly I am thinking about another man I admire. What is happening to my mind today?
Anyway, the third man I admire is Elon Musk.
A friend of mine, who owns a production house in the South film industry, once described him perfectly:
He is a necessary evil.
That statement says a lot.
I studied Elon Musk’s persona a lot through his interviews. In one interview, he was asked what he thinks is the most destructive technology in today’s world.
He did not say AI. He said short videos. Not because Mark Zuckerberg is a rival, but because there is truth in it. And when asked why, he said:
“Because it is frying people’s brains.”
Don’t we all know that is true?
Musk is very clear in his mind he doesn't care about money or power at all his ideologies are different than that of people who care about money and power. I won't just talk, pasting below a screenshot from his website to show how strongly he is against what many call modern slavery.
This is a screenshot of Grok’s modern-day slavery policy. The full document is available on the Grok website, but I am still sharing the link here in case you are curious.
Do such policies exist in India?
Oh yes.
And yet, Indian corporate leaders like Mr. Narayan Murthy continue to talk about 70+ hour workweeks. We all know where the country is heading with such statements. Because Indian leaders don't understand productivity does not come from work ours It comes from training, research and healthy work environment.
So, the real question is:
Who will you choose—a leader who is pushing you toward slavery, or a leader who is pushing you toward progress?
Indian leaders are still following very old, primitive practices, they still use fear or money to control people, and it will take them a long time to evolve.
Otherwise, no matter what India does, it will struggle to make real progress like other countries.
Even smaller nations like Nepal are making bold and refreshing decisions—not just in politics, but also in schools, institutions, and corporate thinking.
Look at Nepal’s current Prime Minister, Balendra Shah—a former rapper and engineer who represents a generational shift in leadership.
That alone proves something I deeply believe:
Art is powerful.
Johney Depp once said:
"Everybody loves to be themselves, but they can't, because they must fall in line with the person Infront of them. If you want to live that kind of life? I wish you the best! But I will be on the other side somewhere else!"
Go dance or paint something or just listen to music like I did.
Happy Sunday Fellas!
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