Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads and wondered, “Where do I go from here?”
Well, you are not alone.
It is a daunting place to be, especially when you feel so alone. However, I always find that the timing could never have been more perfect, because it usually comes at a time when you believe you have fooled yourself into thinking that you were fine. When in reality you had grown tired of putting on the mask and carrying on the charade, you just had not realised it yet. Take a moment to think back to what has led you to come to a crossroads, and more often than not, you will notice the signs warning you, which you ignored because you could not bring yourself to face the truth.
The truth that you are changing.
“You may have fooled yourself long enough to believe that you were happy, but when you sit with yourself, you will come to realise that what you were doing was merely surviving and living just to live.”
I am here to tell you that you do not need to feel discouraged or isolated at this time in your life. My friend, see it as an opportunity! Because that is exactly what this is. A chance to get yourself off this monotonous life track and placid nature that you have been consumed with for so long. You may have fooled yourself long enough to believe that you were happy, but when you take the time to sit with yourself, you will come to realise that what you were doing was merely surviving and living just to live. This is not who you are and surely not who you will continue to be.
You are worthy and capable of so much more than being a passenger in your own life. This crossroads where you find yourself is your chance to retake control of your life. The darkness, the isolation, and the unworthiness that aim to consume you at this very moment are simply distractions aiming to prevent you from moving forward. Do not let yourself fall for this illusion, because that is all it is, an illusion.
Take the leap to discover who you are and who you are changing into. You owe it to yourself to know who you are. I know, it is not easy to do. You may be afraid because you do not know what the future may look like if you take that leap. You may have designed the perfect life in your mind, and if you were to listen to that little voice inside, persisting to be heard, this “perfect” life you had fantasised about may not come to be a reality. Trust me, I understand. But let me ask you this: are you happy right now? Do you feel on track to this “perfect” life you want so badly? If the answer is “no” or even an “I don’t know,” then I would say to you, What do you have to lose? Take the risk and leap! Listen to that little voice that lives inside you. Little as it may be, it could be the key that opens the door to this extraordinary life that is awaiting you. A life so perfect and perfectly tailored to you that even you could have never dreamed of. Have faith and do not let expectations weigh you down and prevent you from taking action.
Simply having faith and pursuing your dreams will undoubtedly lead you on the right path.
Now is the time to take action. Trust me, you do not want to wait years from now and regret the moment you let go of that little voice. Because the truth is, it will always be there, reminding you of who you are. My friend, you cannot run away from yourself; you can surely try, but that will only lead you to a life of misery and the inability to ever feel fulfilled. Whatever aspirations you may have, honour them and give them meaning. Let it be alive. If you aspire to write, write. Who possibly knows what meaning these words that will flow from you bring, give it life. If you love to sing, sing. Let the feelings you have suppressed for so long rise to the surface and bring them to life. Be who you are meant to be. If you are waiting to be “good” at something first in order to actually do it, then my friend, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that time will never come. Because you need to act first and take the leap in order to become “good” at something.
You just taking that leap is already a win. You are finally doing what you know in your heart feels so natural to do. No longer deceiving yourself into believing that you did not need this dream or aspiration to find fulfillment. Every one of us has been blessed with a gift in this life, and you may believe that the dreams you hold may never come true. But I would like to respectfully disagree. You may be right on one part, your dreams may never come true in the way you think they may look like, but I believe that if you pursue your dreams, they will inevitably come to you in the way that is right for you. Simply having faith and pursuing your dreams will undoubtedly lead you on the right path, but when you try to control how it should look, that is when you leave room for disappointment. Let it breathe. Take it one step at a time and find joy and fulfillment in the process.
Whatever aspirations you may have, honour them and give them meaning. Let it be alive…Let the feelings you have suppressed for so long rise to the surface and bring them to life.
My friend, rest in the consolation and knowledge that you will always be walking with purpose and in truth on the journey towards your dreams or aspirations. Find the peace in letting go. You may take unexpected turns on your journey, but it will never fail in leading you to your greater purpose. Never shall you feel unfulfilled by walking the path to truth. Be humble in your pursuit of good and meaning in this life, and have trust in the journey ahead of you.
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