16. You’re never in a boat alone.
Unless the biggest issue in your life is
not being able to conquer eating a dozen bananas while falling from the sky
with no parachute handcuffed to a toaster oven, or some other unique situation,
listen up. This may ease a fear or calm your nerves, even if it may be temporary.
Sometimes one of my favorite things about
the person I have grown to be is also my least favorite attribute. I am
independent to a point that sometimes hinders my ability to fully let people
in. I have a big heart and everything, but after learning lesson four I have
come to know it is better to be alone than to be in the company of
someone who personally drives you to misery.
The formulation above has set me up to
spend a decent amount of time alone. Now before you start to go all puppy-eyes
on me, you must know that I thoroughly enjoy being by myself. I always have. To
me, it is a sign of maturity and satisfaction with the person you are. But the
point is that even when we are alone, we are never without the comfort of
knowing someone is facing a similar trial or obstacle.
And maybe the situation you’re in is mind-numbing
or physical and emotionally draining. But the peace of mind in knowing you aren’t
the only one to be facing the hazy future in a boat with one paddle can be
comforting. You aren’t the first or only person to be facing financial worries.
You aren’t the first and you won’t be the last one who doesn’t know if you made
the right decision or who is taking your life down the right river. But just
know when you’re in that boat and you seem lost and lonely, know there will
always be someone paddling behind you. Even if that person is me eating a dozen
bananas while falling from the sky with no parachute handcuffed to a toaster
oven…
it’s an outlet. it’s an
inspiration. it’s a gift. it’s a purpose
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