Censorship: what does it limit?
Censorship has always been a part of human history. At one time it was used to protect society from threats, at another - to preserve moral standards, and sometimes simply to maintain power over what people see and hear. We live in a world where many things have already been decided for us: what films to watch, what books to read, what songs to listen to.
But what if all this censorship is just an illusion of safety? What if all these "norms" limit not only freedom, but also the very understanding of art? Ultimately, true self-expression is impossible if you always have to follow someone else’s dictates and directions.
Disagreeing with the norms
I love doing things that are not censored, because that’s where I find real freedom. Of course, it’s not always easy to get through this obstacle course. You face criticism, judgment, sometimes even condemnation from those who try to keep you within the framework of what “should” be. But it’s in this process that you begin to understand that true strength does not come from pleasing everyone, but from staying true to yourself.
Every time I express my point of view or create something that may not pass the “censor,” I feel like this is my way of liberation. Liberation from patterns, from stereotypes, from other people’s expectations. This does not mean that I always try to break the rules for the sake of breaking. It’s more about sincerity, about being honest with myself and the world.
Freedom as Art
When you stop thinking about how your work or action will be perceived by society, you begin to live in the present. You begin to create for real. Perhaps your work will not be understood by everyone, but those who see it for themselves will understand that it is not just an expression of thought - it is a reflection of the soul. And this is real value.
Artists, writers, musicians who were not afraid to break the rules changed the world. Think of any work of art that once seemed scandalous or forbidden, but eventually became a classic. It is not just because it was "bold". It is because it was honest, free and uncompromising.
Boldly go your own way
I believe that censorship is not only an external thing. Sometimes we censor ourselves when we are afraid to be different from everyone else. But if you don’t go beyond the usual, if you don’t dare to break these silent rules and look for new ways of self-expression, you remain in the shadows, outside of true freedom.
I love doing things that won’t pass censorship, because it’s not just a chance to be yourself. It’s a chance to create and pass on real, living art to others. And that’s where I find my strength and my freedom.
Why is this important?
It’s important because life shouldn’t be boring and monotonous. It should be bright, alive, real. We all create our own worlds, and if we limit ourselves to rules that we didn’t come up with, we lose the opportunity to be unique. We lose the opportunity to be sincere. And then, instead of living, we simply exist.
I’m not saying that you need to constantly be in opposition to everything. But it’s worth remembering that censorship is not always a good thing. Sometimes, in order to truly feel freedom, you need to allow yourself to create and think beyond what is permitted.
So maybe the next time you're faced with a choice between following the rules or going your own way, remember that the world belongs to those who dare to be themselves, no matter what.