Confession

I wake to disdain and self-loathing. I find myself adrift in brackish waters. Looking at the shore when I should swim hard out to sea. I have become complacent and content when I should be anything but. I find I have put my mind, body and soul on autopilot. Cruising through tunnels when I once walked in the light of self.
A dream of future self shelved like a book long ago read; cont...ent to be forgotten. Only fragments to be remembered. No new chapters written.
Is this where it ends? Do I allow my tale to come to its conclusion? It would be easy to fade into obscurity. I could wear it like a warm winter coat. Floating along in brackish water with an eye cast on the safety of shore; back turned to the open sea. Keeping a place in my heart for journeys past….. No yearning for journeys future.

I choose not to fade but to flourish. I choose to climb my mountain and scream from its highest peak. I will continue my quest of self. For I shall no longer be a troubled soul, I will be a free spirit. I will reclaim focus of mind, body and soul. I will be the master of me. I will be the student of me. I will simply be me…

Reviews

[Great Aunt Astri]

'I will simply be me.' That is very profound and a state only reached after years of struggle! I like your imagery of the sea and brackish water. A Celtic saying ... 'may the road rise to meet you.'

[Tony]

I've definitely had my share or struggles and demons fought. I've come through them all better and stronger. Thanks for your review!!