03-28-2016, 09:00 AM
Wow! I have been struggling with thoughts on the negativity of video games a lot recently. I am an avid gamer, and I absolutely love a lot of the, as it were, hardcore games like Destiny, and Halo. When I first started becoming more aware, or waking up, I saw video games as very negative, and I abstained from playing then in fear that they would have some sort of negative influence on my path of service to others. It's been a back, and forth ever since.
As I have progressed on my journey, I have come to the realization that though, some of the concepts within these games are inherently negative, they have little to no affect on me. I see them as what they are, games. The AI in the game, though they may resemble entities, they are not entities, so I see them as coded clones that have no awareness nor feeling. I can then appreciate the game for what it is. Art, created by a fellow self for other-selves to enjoy.
When it comes to the PVP aspect of the game, I see this as a chance to connect with other-selves in a competitive way, but also as a way to share love, and appreciation for those other-selves I happen to be matched with in the game. I approach it like any situation, with love. If I happen to be doing poorly, I send thoughts of appreciation, and congratulations to the winning parties. If I happen to do well, I do the same thing. It is my hope that this helps change the atmosphere from negative to positive.
I guess it all comes down to perception. How one perceives the game shapes the way they react to it. Yes, there are people who are deeply affected by the negativity displayed in the games, and they mirror that negativity in their day to day lives. The same can be said about music, movies, books, and any other media used as entertainment. However, I feel that most gamers, use it as a way, like what was mentioned in the Podcast, to release feelings of stress, or aggression so they don't display them in their day to day lives.
I do notice that sometimes, I get a little too into the game. If I am trying to do something, and I keep failing, I can at times get frustrated. It is at these times, that I know it's time to put the controller down, and focus on realigning my thoughts but doing something else.
As I have progressed on my journey, I have come to the realization that though, some of the concepts within these games are inherently negative, they have little to no affect on me. I see them as what they are, games. The AI in the game, though they may resemble entities, they are not entities, so I see them as coded clones that have no awareness nor feeling. I can then appreciate the game for what it is. Art, created by a fellow self for other-selves to enjoy.
When it comes to the PVP aspect of the game, I see this as a chance to connect with other-selves in a competitive way, but also as a way to share love, and appreciation for those other-selves I happen to be matched with in the game. I approach it like any situation, with love. If I happen to be doing poorly, I send thoughts of appreciation, and congratulations to the winning parties. If I happen to do well, I do the same thing. It is my hope that this helps change the atmosphere from negative to positive.
I guess it all comes down to perception. How one perceives the game shapes the way they react to it. Yes, there are people who are deeply affected by the negativity displayed in the games, and they mirror that negativity in their day to day lives. The same can be said about music, movies, books, and any other media used as entertainment. However, I feel that most gamers, use it as a way, like what was mentioned in the Podcast, to release feelings of stress, or aggression so they don't display them in their day to day lives.
I do notice that sometimes, I get a little too into the game. If I am trying to do something, and I keep failing, I can at times get frustrated. It is at these times, that I know it's time to put the controller down, and focus on realigning my thoughts but doing something else.
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