Even in all things natural, events all happen in a cyclic manner. There are high and low tides, begetting formation of sandy shoals and coral reefs everywhere. A cutoff point where one tidal formation ends and another takes its place, without pause and seamless.
That is the way of nature, the way of the world, of how it should be; all of it which matters.
Take a moment's respite from everything you find burdening or unpleasant, i.e. your life, for instance. Try and see yourself from another person's perspective, stop making yourself the center of the universe (we don't who/what is, but you're not) Then, observe. Don't forget to be the usual judgmental sneering self when you do this, because even when you're you you, there must be a few times (or more than) when you've brought down labels and stereotypes on strangers riding the train, or even out on the streets.
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| Yawnnnnnnnn |
Do this slowly and be as critical as possible, on yourself. There will be faults and flaws here and there; you slouch while standing; you don't look into the eyes of the person you're talking to; you have problem expressing yourselves with proper verbal words, just name a few.
However, many of us stop there. We've found the problems plaguing ourselves, we look at it and think, meh, I could probably live this, for the rest of my life. Don't get me wrong, we don't have exceptionally long lifespan and well you could probably do it doesn't mean you should. Contrary to common sense, we let this disease fester and grow, we nourish it with our fears and insecurities, giving it strength and power over us.
It doesn't have to be so, actually, life shouldn't be just living with it. We should enjoy and do what we can to live it to the fullest because of the aforementioned short amount of time we get live on this planet. Once we do get to as what the problem is, we should stay steadfast and be vigilant about it. Then only can we start getting to the cause of the problem, reaching underground and cutting the root of the rotten bark.
Look into the mirror and tell yourself this.
This is the end.
of the ugly side of you; of all that makes you despise yourself.
and of this year's Chinese new year. (specifically my holidays)
