Theoretical Reality. My mind is like a box of fireworks. The briefest thought acts as a match that can spark an entire display that enraptures the masses. But just as easily a solitary notion stemming from doubt can create a monolithic emptiness that burns the brilliance into nothingness. Thoughts become pure energy and hold vast amounts of power over your tangible world. One theory as of late is that those who claim to be advocating realism are actually voicing an attitude of pessimism. I believe that I must find the sacred in the ordinary and always go the extra mile. (Don’t worry: it’s rarely crowded, so you can avoid a lot of people! Ha!) Life is ENTIRELY a theoretical journey! Your theories can change daily as you live, laugh, learn, love…and even lose. How I view my world is ALWAYS my choice. I can focus on my falls or I can brush myself off as I look towards the sky and climb once more. It may be hard but the view of success after overcoming odds is spectacular! I am not allowed the luxury of do-overs, there is no rewind button, and I refuse to let anyone’s opinion define my reality. This is what sets me apart. This is what people run from: I am committed to myself. So, I am indeed my worst enemy, especially if the demons of doubt persuade me to fail. Well, guess what? I’ve failed before. I’ll likely fail again…but each time I promise to Fail Better. I believe that I deserve the rewards that will come because I persevere; because I dare to dream. I have never fit in anyway; why would I want to start now? If greatness was easy, more people would be doing it. You don’t have to be great to start…you just have to start to be great. I am not afraid to act silly. Life is serious enough, knowing that one day it will all be over. What will I – can I - leave behind? I am always teetering on the edge of where theory becomes reality; by doing so I live the best of both worlds. Welcome to my Theoretical Reality.
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