It took me a month to decide what topic I should write after that long absence in the field of publication. Not that I ran out of ideas, which probably isn’t the case because I was able to fill up a page of bond papers with possible stories that I could share.
It is just that I find it hard to come up with a piece of literature, knowing that a lot of things had changed in the artistry since then. Also, my confidence drifted and worst it took a major shift to zero. I was totally lost and afraid, which was very evident by how long I held my pen and having nothing but a blank page.
Probably, that is where I am coming from. That is what I would want you to understand. It is not all the time in which life will favor you. At some point, despite how successful you have become in your chosen field or career; you will eventually have that heart-breaking moment. When you start to realize that you became too attached with the old routines, concepts, standards and the people you work with that you failed to adapt to these changes.
Yes, putting great value to all the efforts and business procedures you built in your whole career is not a bad idea, in fact, it even shows how passionate and loyal you are as a person. But also you have to accept the inevitable reality that the world you live in changes too. Do not be like me. I was eaten up by fear, and I was too afraid to test the waters.
As young as you are, be open-minded to a lot of possibilities, changes and innovations. Take that young heart of yours into a whole new level of discovery. Discover yourselves more, and further enhance your strengths as individuals by connecting to different networks of your reach.
More importantly, prepare your heart and soul to get hurt, be in pain and get tired because it will be a cycle of ups and downs. Take me as an example, I was unprepared when I entered adulthood that I eventually lost and drowned myself too fast. Good thing I was able to cope up, and I am now trying to test the waters again for the nth time with a balanced mind and spirit. It may take time to actually bring back the old positive ME, but I am willing to hurdle and wait until I get there.
As to you, consider this more than just a piece of literature that will be forgotten by time. Consider this as a gift, a lesson from a lost soul that has finally found a serenity and peace.
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