I stepped into the boat, my limbs trembling,
Apprehension clouding my spirit, the fierce waves intimidating me,
The duel between the discouraging waves and my might raged,
My focus strong, my sights fixed on the shores,
It was a long and tiring battle,
The waves finally conceded to the oar, paving way for the boat.
Enthusiasm overthrew fear, confidence strengthened the hold on the oar,
My now dexterous hands steered the boat effortlessly,
I was moving downstream, the struggle was over,
I relaxed, enjoyed the wind and the calm waters for a long time.
Minutes seemed liked hours and days like years,
There was no action to differentiate one day from another
The hands rested, the mind idled and the eyes wandered.
Boredom invaded my life.
Was this peace? Should I be happy and content?
The energy within me fought for attention,
My latent talent cried to be recognized,
My brain cells craved for challenge,
The pessimist alerted me “Fear defeat”
I thought about losing to the menacing waves,
I thought about the ennui in my life,
I decided to turn around, to head upstream,
To face the fury and challenge myself.
2 comments:
I sometimes wonder if there is ever an end to this constant pursuit that many of us are in. I wonder ... maybe there is something that we're missing in the moment that keeps us constantly looking for something else!
And then, comes the thought that we have so much more to give, that it is almost a vice to not think of something better that we could do! Thats what makes us "human" and thats what makes us an "intelligent species"!
All the very best for your upstream journey!
this pretty much sums up yr journey thru the last 2 years... in fact i think all of us seem to be vying for our hand at the oars..only to realise that it is a mirage..
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