It's not every day that you wake up and decide to cash out your current life for a new one.
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TBH, I've been feeling stagnant for a long time now. Both my personal and professional life had seem to have been following some sort of oscillating wavelength over the last couple of years; a few high months followed by a few low. Yet, somewhere around the start of the year it all flat-lined.
There's no need to go into details, but suffice to say, I just stood by and watched most of what I had been building slip away. I hit rock bottom, I guess. And I just let it happen.
Why?
Apathy, partly. But more than that, fear.
Fear of the unknown, fear of getting it wrong, fear of not being good enough. I believe that a great number of people live a life mostly fueled by worry.
Worry = Fear
Fear is born from the disconnect of the conscious (and subconscious) belief of how we think life should be vs how we are actually living our lives.
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Fear is a device used by authority to control those they think under their charge. Don't do this... Do that and face the consequences
We, as humans, also shoulder innate fears. Fear of survival; not getting enough food, water, air.. Even infants are born with a fear of falling and a fear of loud noises, a fear of abandonment. A fear of death..
the unknown..
I worry Am I living my life the "right" way? How many wasted days go by consumed in a paralysis of worry? Should I suffer now for a chance at a greater future for myself or shirk present discomfort in favor of immediate gratification? Perhaps the self should be disregarded completely and I should devote myself to the service of others.
For me the answer is to stop living in fear. Duh?
To do that, I had to admit that I needed to make some changes in my life:
- Stop wasting time doing things that don't interest me
- Start bridging the gap between my ideal life and how I'm living my life now
- Man-up and work for it
- Conquer fear and worry by reminding myself of the good things I have and will have by working towards my goals
So this is part of that. I have branched out and started doing things that I've wanted to explore for some time.. writing is one of them. I'd also like to think that it will be therapeutic, a rehabilitation of sorts while I'm getting my sights straight. Most of all, I'm looking forward to being part of the community and getting to know you and your stories as well!
A new journey is unfolding.. I expect it will be a wild ride.
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This will likely be one of the more honest posts that I make. I can be quite dry and cynical, but I much prefer to have a good laugh or a philosophical debate. Either way..
Welcome strijder punk,
You wrote , This will likely be one of the more honest posts that I make. I can be quite dry and cynical, but I much prefer to have a good laugh or a philosophical debate. Either way.. untill next time...
And i say Welcome...
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You are very welcome let me know how things go on the platform
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Hi, and thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to interacting with the community. I appreciate your consideration and will check out your directory. Thanks! 😎
Definitivamente encantada de leerte,la distancia es solo una excusa, conecto la frecuencia de la consciencia que asume la perspectiva de los yo, y la congruencia de la elección. Esta es la prueba de un suspiro de los ojos que he encontrado a través de estas breves lineas que contienen toneladas de experiencias, pensamientos y viajes, el gran viaje.
Thank you
Nice Introduction Post. I wish you a good Start.
Thank you so much. Im really enjoying the platform and all the people on it. Such an awesome community!
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Keep peddling. That's what I've been doing on this platform for over a year and a half now.
The ride's getting easier and better.
I've just started, but really enjoying the platform and the community. Thanks for your support! :)
Welcome! You're in the right place! There are so many platforms out there where people are trying their therapeutic writing sessions, but most of them are too saturated and are missing an engaging audience. I hope you'll find this community as supportive as I have.
You're very right about everyone being afraid of something, but fear is a choice. We choose to fear because it's an easier choice than being brave. Bravery is what we need more in our lives, even if it's bravery to make someone else’s day a bit brighter. Bravery to spread positive vibes and bravery to acknowledge that the whole life is a journey with a start and the end. And the end will be final.
There's no manual for life, there are only our choices. Hopefully, we choose to be brave!
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Well said @tggr im glad that we all have a choice. It does make things difficult at times, but it's what makes us human. Fear is an easier choice than bravery but bravery is more rewarding in the long run. I do feel that this is the right platform for me. Thanks for being a part of the journey!
Welcome to steemit @striderpunk.
Welcome the new steemians. Have a great day!
Excellent start to your blogging journey
I gave you a 100% upvote man!
Thanks for that @hotsauceislethal, it's wonderful to receive such support just starting out.
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A HAPPY FRESH START TO YOU !
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Welcome to Steem! Happy that you're branching out to share your thoughts and experiences with the community. There are many on our platform who have found writing to be therapeutic and I hope that the same follows for you as well.
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