Like Homer’s Odysseus, or like the Count of Monte Cristo everyone wants something—something that scares them, that inspires them, that lives just outside their reach like the metal rabbit tempting the greyhound to run faster … or the proverbial carrot dangling off the end of a rope.
Sometimes people want money. Sometimes love. Sometimes revenge, justice, validity, forgiveness … to go home again. Or sometimes, something as simple as a solid eight-hours of sleep. And sometimes, we—as a collective—go after what we long for, and sometimes we don’t. The trick, I suppose, to fulfilling one’s own desires or aspirations is to take the first step because if you don’t, then your longing will forever be just that … longing. And unfulfilled.
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A. A. Milne
Anyhoo … it’s just something to think about. Me? I am always reminding myself to take the first step, even if I don’t have shoes (yes, that was a metaphor). Oh, and given that May is mental health awareness month, it’s a general topic I plan to touch on quite a bit over the next few weeks. Want to know more, check out my recent podcast episode: “The Permission Paradox,” and learn why divine timing is a myth, in other words, stop waiting for the perfect moment to move forward. Momentum rewards the bold, not perfect timing. Listen to the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Today’s post inspired by the Word Press daily prompt: What gives you direction in life? Cover image is me … the one time we stayed in a treehouse in Idaho (and that my friends, is a story for another day).
DISCLAIMER: I’m a writer and an editor. And I try my best to make sure every post is articulate and free from errors. However, being that I edit my own work—and it’s next to impossible to properly edit your own work—I admit, occasionally there may be an error or two I miss. But doing so doesn’t make me an idiot so don’t be mean. Just smile, pat yourself on the back for finding an error and be glad you’re not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes … xoxox
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