But the real world is not written by Nicholas Sparks. We live
without scripts, there are no cuts. We cannot fold the pages to re-experience
our favourite parts or fast forward the scenes we want to edit out. We cannot
pause and look up for meaning of words we cannot understand and go back to the
sentences we underlined just when the mood strikes.
In the real world, we slow dance to life’s ups and downs... even
to the ugliest, darkest parts... at its own pace... Face the consequences of
our actions in stride, even if it will alter the direction of our sails.
At some point we have to break free from our bubble wrap of
comfort zones. Be not afraid to say goodbye when needed and unplanned. Even if
the fear of its permanency is heartbreaking. Even if we know there’s no
guarantee that after we part ways, we will kiss and make up when the storm has
passed.
But while doing something against our will is the hardest and the
pain is inevitable, at the end of the day, when we ask ourselves if we did the
right thing, we know we would be able to say: YES we did. And that
allows us move on and travel light, free from baggage of the past.
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I hate that you're right! :). Just last week, I was faced with a life-altering decision. I let the coward in me take over, and chose to stay inside the bubble wrap. Though, I'm not really sure if I was wiser if I decided otherwise. I'm just rolling with the punches now. I'm dead scared, yes...
ReplyDeletei truly believe that “The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that that situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
ReplyDeleteI remember the line "the art of letting go".
ReplyDeleteBeing able to let go is a skill that many has to master.
wonderful post! no matter how much we plan our lives, we are left with no choice dance along with the music.
ReplyDeleteWe only pass this way once, so let's just make the most out of it, and live life with no regrets.
ReplyDeleteyes, indeed going through life is like dancing, every turn and leaps that we make has a result (good or bad) that we have to bear or face =)
ReplyDeletegotta let it go. eventually.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we just have to dance with the circumstances and eventually find ourselves back where we wanted to be.
ReplyDeleteYes, pain is inevitable but this should make us better individuals. Living with a heavy baggage doesn't seem to be good, and not anyone would like to feel burdens.
ReplyDeleteHowever, if we're successful in dancing the life, it'll make a big difference. Let's just be graceful with our steps -- counting and moving step by step. And if we're able to master our purpose (going back to the top often)we can breakthrough of whatever sad experiences we have in the past.
we really have to make sure what words came out of our mouths, otherwise, we end-up hurting someone, as what you've mentioned, there are no scripts...
ReplyDeleteDancing is a movement. You sway your hands left to right, back and forth. Feel that FREEDOM thing. You post and you go down to slow your movement. And get up again to strike that beat. That is DANCING. That is LIFE.
ReplyDeletepray, it can always do you miracles. God will help you move on.
ReplyDeleteI love dancing. It relieves stress and is great exercise.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such an inspiring and eye opening kind of post. Love reading it.
ReplyDeleteLearning comes along with problems. Sad to say but it helps us get tougher, they said.
ReplyDeleteVery well said.. I must agree.. We slow dance to what life brings.. Be it good or bad. What matters is how we face it and make everything worthwhile. :)
ReplyDeleteNo matter what beat we are dancing to.. for as long as we are learning the lessons, we are good. love this post!
ReplyDeleteIm thankful that the author of our lives is not Nicholas Sparks but God. i hate sad endings! With God as the author, Im secured!
ReplyDeleteAgree!!!.. I was enlightened by this insight.
ReplyDeleteto move forward one must really look ahead and stop looking backwards
ReplyDeletedancing slow makes you feel the mood of the situation.
ReplyDeleteFor me, let's simply seize the day and enjoy what it has to offer.
ReplyDeleteagree that we really have to get out of our comfort zones. It lets us grow. :)
ReplyDeleteagree that we really have to get out of our comfort zones. It lets us grow. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a prose! I wonder when you say "baggage of the past" What do you mean for this phrase?
ReplyDeleteGreat post
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