scrawled

as i stumble through adulthood,

i find myself in new chapters

more often than i ever thought.

i progress through them

as quickly as i enter one that feels new.

and when i look back to those memories

that almost define me

and symbolize the rhythm of my life,

they feel further and further away.

these memories cascading over one another,

not everything happens for a reason.

and you don't have to find a silver lining.

sometimes, it can be helpful to give past experiences new meaning

or to learn from them,

but that's entirely up to you. no pressure, really.

taking back your power if you ever struggle with motivation,

realize that sometimes the only way to find it

is by creating it for yourself.

the problem is that on some level,

you might believe that not doing the thing is easier.

but really, how much easier is it

to deal with the consequences of not taking action?

over time, the pain, shame, and resentment build up—

consciously or not—and take a toll on your self-image.

but what if that's exactly what someone wants?

who benefits from you not being in your power,

not doing what you want, not following your dreams,

not achieving your goals?

the forces that drain your energy

and profit from your complacency

are also harming our planet

and messing with our atmosphere.

how much longer will you let them control you?

if all else fails, live out of spite.

do it because you refuse to be held back.

do it because you won't let others dictate your path.