Just Simply Living

Just Simply Living

Living among wolves, as a confused sheep.

Seeing the dangers of falling asleep.

Realizing that I'm being led by Little Bo Peep.

It feels like no matter how many times I share my feelings

There are more emotions to unfold and offload.

So the question is… do I lie to myself? About how I feel?

Or should I embrace all that I am?

The struggles of my life get harder and harder to face.

I have a smile on my face, but a frown in my heart.

Which is ironic because I’m the first to jump and encourage everyone around me.

However, who is the one encouraging me?

Am I a fool for putting others before myself?

Or am I approaching this in the wrong way?

Hoping to gain the upper hand? Within this organic machine, we call life.

Does seeing the glass as half full have its advantages? Or is it just comfort to a fool?

Question after question. Thought after thought. Just to end up in the same damn spot.

Sitting around wanting everything to be picture-perfect and crystal clear, yet unwilling to face my fear.

Now, don’t get me wrong. This is not a cry for help or some mid-life crisis speech. This is more like sifting through onces thoughts and clearing out the attic.

Because, let’s be honest, how many of us sit down and ask ourselves if we’re ok?

Or even take the time to rest our minds and think things through?

For most of us. It’s push, push, push, go, go, go. And push some more.

Then we reach the burnout stage. Leaving ourselves with no gas in the tank to do what we love or want.

So we’re living and dying at the same time.

I get that we've got to work and care for those around us.

So it can’t be all fun and games.

On the other hand, it can’t be all work and no fun.

Life can be overwhelming, highly stressful, and depressing.

Or life can be joyful, satisfying, and richly rewarding. It's just a matter of perspective.

I’m slowly learning that life is not about what people think of me.

Nor is it about what they want for me. Life is not about striking it rich, hitting big, having your name in lights, or having everything you could ever want and more.

Rather, life is about being true to yourself, about who you are, and what you enjoy. I love to write. I enjoy sharing my thoughts and feelings on paper and seeing the reaction of those who read or hear my work.

Some will like it, while others won’t. That's ok.

At least I’m doing what I love, and I am fine with the outcome.

Everyone at some point looks within themself and says…

Enough is enough. It's time for me to take matters into my own hands and be the change I’ve been looking for.

So my question for you is… what about you? What is the thing you're holding back on?

What are you denying yourself? When will you reach the breaking point and grab the bull by the horns?

We all have dreams, goals, and things we aspire to have or be. No one is going to hand it to you. You have to get up and take it.

It doesn’t matter how long it takes. Don’t worry if the dream is big or small.

Who cares if people understand you or not!

It's your dream, so go for it. And let the chips land where they land.

I mean, let’s keep it real.

How much is there to lose, versus how much there is to gain?

No matter what life throws at you, don’t give up. Things will get better.

If you hold on to who you are and aim for your goal.