When the bullshit hits the fan, turn the fan around. A reminder that life doesn’t stop being messy — but we get better at redirecting the wind …
I’ve been thinking a lot about Robin Williams lately. Not the tragedy, but the tenderness. The way he carried the world’s heaviness and still handed out joy like it was oxygen. The way he reminded us to seize the day, to give things our best shot, to stay human even when being human hurts.
And it makes me wonder: When do we stop being someone else’s everything? When do we stop shrinking ourselves to fit the version of us people prefer? When do we stop waiting for permission to live the life that’s actually ours?
We all hit breaking points — moments where the weight becomes too much or the silence becomes too loud. Some people collapse under it. Some people rise from it. Most of us oscillate between the two. But the older I get, the more I believe this: Feeling other people’s pain is part of the point. Fighting for your own purpose is part of the point. Choosing yourself — even when it’s messy — is part of the point.
And maybe the future version of me knows that. Maybe she’s already learned how to turn the fan around. Maybe she’s already living the life I’m still inching toward.
“Seize the day. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing …
— Robin Williams
“There is no shame in failing. The only shame is not giving things your best shot.”
July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014
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DISCLAIMER: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. Also, 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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