My plea.
There is something inherently wonderful about life. It is right there, for your taking and you have the opportunity to shape it how you see fit. Life is also very precious and for the first time, in my life I believe, I see the world around me as a much more uplifting place. Sure, there are still awful things happening, as injustice, racism, war and discrimination. I however, have chosen to look at life in a different way at this point in my life. I do not claim to be an inventor of this, yet I think a lot of people today could benefit from seeing the words in "print", and reflect about their daily adventures on this wonderful planet of ours.
It is far too easy to give up.
Yes, I know this seems entirely contradictory because, existing without any hopes for the future seems much more "doable". Giving up and ceasing to exist would require you to take action, yet to me it is the ultimate betrayal of the people who hold you dear. Unless, you are an insufferable idiot, I would not hesitate to claim that there is at least ONE human being in this world, that cares for you. If you truly have none, then consider me that person. I have harped on this in so many posts, but truly, I know what it means to not see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is a debilitating condition. You feel like your mere existing takes every strength out of you but in reality, not giving up, is an infinitely stronger course of action. And I would miss you, even if I do not know you.
I always thought myself to be a weak person, but when I share my darkest days, the reaction is always one of awe and admiration. And I do not mean to sound conceited, but it is nevertheless true. Being praised for my ability to keep going even when I saw no point to life at all, is honestly the highest form of compliment to me. Those moments led me to my final revelation. I am proud of myself. I no longer feel the need to compare what I have accomplished in life, to others, because the things I have done are just as remarkable. People always love to say "in the grand scheme of things" - in my life, it just means to be the best you can possibly be. Enjoy life and understand that hard times do happen to even the best of us. It is how we overcome the hard times, that really matter.
That and wine. I really enjoy wine.
So, even if you feel like the entire world seems dark and treacherous. There IS a point to your life. Just do what you want to do and do not worry about expectations others have of you. As long as you live with humility and grace. Your world will be full of light.
Love, Tinne
It is far too easy to give up.
Yes, I know this seems entirely contradictory because, existing without any hopes for the future seems much more "doable". Giving up and ceasing to exist would require you to take action, yet to me it is the ultimate betrayal of the people who hold you dear. Unless, you are an insufferable idiot, I would not hesitate to claim that there is at least ONE human being in this world, that cares for you. If you truly have none, then consider me that person. I have harped on this in so many posts, but truly, I know what it means to not see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is a debilitating condition. You feel like your mere existing takes every strength out of you but in reality, not giving up, is an infinitely stronger course of action. And I would miss you, even if I do not know you.
I always thought myself to be a weak person, but when I share my darkest days, the reaction is always one of awe and admiration. And I do not mean to sound conceited, but it is nevertheless true. Being praised for my ability to keep going even when I saw no point to life at all, is honestly the highest form of compliment to me. Those moments led me to my final revelation. I am proud of myself. I no longer feel the need to compare what I have accomplished in life, to others, because the things I have done are just as remarkable. People always love to say "in the grand scheme of things" - in my life, it just means to be the best you can possibly be. Enjoy life and understand that hard times do happen to even the best of us. It is how we overcome the hard times, that really matter.
That and wine. I really enjoy wine.
So, even if you feel like the entire world seems dark and treacherous. There IS a point to your life. Just do what you want to do and do not worry about expectations others have of you. As long as you live with humility and grace. Your world will be full of light.
Love, Tinne
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