In the labyrinth of life, you are the lost, the seeker, and the found. The greatest betrayal along the way is self-abandonment—a quiet internal conspiracy against your own essence. The path to reclaiming oneself isn’t one of calculated effort—it’s one of surrender, letting go of the pretenses and protections that disguise you.
Forget conformity; it’s a trap. Approval is for the faint of heart. The world’s idea of perfection is a snowballing hallucination made of plastic. There’s no room in your life for the self-comparing criticism that crushes your dreams before they are born. The truth is not in playing small. Actual creation, true existence, isn’t validated by outside applause—it’s eternal, born from the Spirit within, and only requires your cooperation to operate.
Don’t abandon yourself for an overrated seriousness. Hyper-responsibility is a leash that strangles joy. Let yourself laugh like you did before the world taught you to fear loss. Trust your instincts; they’re good. The capitalist marching orders that permeate society aren’t your reality. The real fountain of youth is in giving expression to your soul, not in grasping at control over gravity.
To live a life hedged in by fear of failure wastes the very force that animates you. Abandon yourself to that life force. It’s indestructible, even when you are not. Don’t let fear dictate your course. Find victory in accepting your flaws and mistakes. Relax into your being. Know that you are enough as you are. The ultimate risk isn’t in making mistakes but in not trying at all.
Critics create noise, not change. You don’t need to be understood by the world; you need to be true to what’s in your heart. Face reality as it is, not as others have painted it for you. Pain and solitude are part of the journey. Your freedom lies in acknowledging your truth, which does not need a co-signer. Treat yourself like a dear friend—with the same compassion, leniency, and love.
Lower your intellectual guard, which keeps you safe but stagnant. You need an emotional life, too. Today’s knowledge is tomorrow’s question mark, and that’s fine. There’s a higher power in connection—a force that thrives in vulnerability. Give your heart to what truly matters and allow it to soften and reshape you. Let the world see you, scars and all. Let yourself be human.
Decisions are rarely life and death, so don’t make them so. Embrace the gray — everything is a shade of it. The answers, the truths, and the God you seek are neither black nor white. Move freely, make mistakes, and know it’s okay. Life isn’t about getting it all right but about living, experiencing, and growing.
In the end, trust yourself. You don’t need anyone’s permission to live. Move in the direction of relief. You can’t truly fail as long as God is in your breath. Life’s not about getting it all right but about loving what is and being brave.
Song Accompaniment – Birdy, Shine
Artwork: The Art of Seth
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