if you want the rarest and sweetest fruit, you must be willing to climb to the top. It will be difficult, and you may fall or get tired along the way. But only those who persist and reach for the highest branches will taste the rarest reward.
Lovely article! Adopting the mindset of pursuing what I want in life, rather than catering to societal, familial, or peer expectations, was something I had to consciously develop. It didn't come easy. But it's like building a muscle: the more I stay true to my path, the more naturally and effortlessly it comes.
However, it's never without its share of fears and discomforts. For me, making peace with these uneasy, sometimes painful emotions as inherent to a life filled with passion and adventure has been life changing. I'm so glad to meet like minded individuals here!
Really good point. Sometimes I forget what life used to be like when I was trying to fit in too much (although I do feel myself slipping back in from time-to-time). That's exactly it, you have to get uncomfortable to become comfortable. When you come to terms with being unhappy, it shows you what you need to do to change that.
Same to you Danique. It never ceases to amaze me that people actually connect and resonate with the things I've experienced in my life. Thanks again.
You're welcome! Years ago I didn't even realize I was trying to fit in, but now I can almost feel it instantly. It's a certain kind of awareness that I'm not acting in line with who I am. It's so much better to live this way.
if you want the rarest and sweetest fruit, you must be willing to climb to the top. It will be difficult, and you may fall or get tired along the way. But only those who persist and reach for the highest branches will taste the rarest reward.
Lovely article! Adopting the mindset of pursuing what I want in life, rather than catering to societal, familial, or peer expectations, was something I had to consciously develop. It didn't come easy. But it's like building a muscle: the more I stay true to my path, the more naturally and effortlessly it comes.
However, it's never without its share of fears and discomforts. For me, making peace with these uneasy, sometimes painful emotions as inherent to a life filled with passion and adventure has been life changing. I'm so glad to meet like minded individuals here!
Thank you Danique!
Really good point. Sometimes I forget what life used to be like when I was trying to fit in too much (although I do feel myself slipping back in from time-to-time). That's exactly it, you have to get uncomfortable to become comfortable. When you come to terms with being unhappy, it shows you what you need to do to change that.
Same to you Danique. It never ceases to amaze me that people actually connect and resonate with the things I've experienced in my life. Thanks again.
You're welcome! Years ago I didn't even realize I was trying to fit in, but now I can almost feel it instantly. It's a certain kind of awareness that I'm not acting in line with who I am. It's so much better to live this way.
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