Without the slightest inkling of doubt, I am confident of what I must do: I must, nay, I will, strive to remain en-route to my full potential.
Life has its ups and downs, of that there is no doubt, but timidity is nothing but fear manifest as action, or the lack there of, and who has the time for that? Instead, obviously, one must persist.
Hubris breeds contempt in its purest and most vicious form, so it seems clear that the only reasonable course of action is one of tenacity with a healthy dose of humility.
Though I try to conduct my interpersonal relations with scrupulous truthfulness, the fact is, I fail; in order to address that iniquity, I desperately need to engage in some profound intrapersonal exploration. I have, for too long, been at the beck and call of my desires. Much has been said, by many a wise man, of how desire is the root of all suffering. Desire, when left unchecked, leads invariably to spiritual (and financial) ruin. But, when harnessed appropriately--i.e., with prudence, pragmatism and patience--acceptance and pursuit of desires can lead to untold insights and rewards, both in terms of one's material comforts as well as regarding one's personal character, thus serving as a catalyst for growth and fulfillment on multiple levels. Desire is, indeed, the root of great suffering, but also of fulfillment of a different sort.
I am in no way advocating, or condoning, the frivolous vanity of the fast fashion, click-bait culture or anything like the greedy self-aggrandizing that is instantiated in everything from luxury cars and boats, to high-tech gadgets and gawdy accessories that serve hardly any purpose (other than to distract both their owners and observers with the petty insubstantiality of a little glitz).
Remember, "all that glitters is not gold."
Although I truly intend on seeking out my muse and pursuing my passions with gusto, I am utterly lost...
I cannot see any light in this vast dimness; it may be a tunnel, closed on the sides, leading me to the destiny that I have created for myself, or, then again, I may indeed be as lost as I feel in the abyss that is the status quo.
...
If found, please return to reality.
Life has its ups and downs, of that there is no doubt, but timidity is nothing but fear manifest as action, or the lack there of, and who has the time for that? Instead, obviously, one must persist.
Hubris breeds contempt in its purest and most vicious form, so it seems clear that the only reasonable course of action is one of tenacity with a healthy dose of humility.
Though I try to conduct my interpersonal relations with scrupulous truthfulness, the fact is, I fail; in order to address that iniquity, I desperately need to engage in some profound intrapersonal exploration. I have, for too long, been at the beck and call of my desires. Much has been said, by many a wise man, of how desire is the root of all suffering. Desire, when left unchecked, leads invariably to spiritual (and financial) ruin. But, when harnessed appropriately--i.e., with prudence, pragmatism and patience--acceptance and pursuit of desires can lead to untold insights and rewards, both in terms of one's material comforts as well as regarding one's personal character, thus serving as a catalyst for growth and fulfillment on multiple levels. Desire is, indeed, the root of great suffering, but also of fulfillment of a different sort.
I am in no way advocating, or condoning, the frivolous vanity of the fast fashion, click-bait culture or anything like the greedy self-aggrandizing that is instantiated in everything from luxury cars and boats, to high-tech gadgets and gawdy accessories that serve hardly any purpose (other than to distract both their owners and observers with the petty insubstantiality of a little glitz).
Remember, "all that glitters is not gold."
Although I truly intend on seeking out my muse and pursuing my passions with gusto, I am utterly lost...
I cannot see any light in this vast dimness; it may be a tunnel, closed on the sides, leading me to the destiny that I have created for myself, or, then again, I may indeed be as lost as I feel in the abyss that is the status quo.
...
If found, please return to reality.
You will find what you are looking for when you stop seeking it. You will find yourself when you live for others. The yin defines the yang.
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