After my last post here, you'd think I was going to be the most consistent person here, right? Well, here I am, three months after, hiding my face in shame while I write this😂😭
So, I was reflecting on something and I couldn't help but come here to share it. Lowkey, I am genuinely glad the thought crossed my mind, because it brought me here, back to this space, and I love that it is happening. So here it is;
> Is life really so complicated or do we humans, make it so?
You'll agree with me that many people believe that life is inherently complicated, and I wonder if that's really the case. When you think about it critically, I think our lives are essentially a series of choices that we make. Don't you agree? This makes me question whether life is actually simpler than we perceive or if it’s undoubtedly complex. I believe it mostly depends on our mindset and perspective, really.
Some people experience incredibly tough situations in life but handle and approach them with so much openess and courage. Maybe they have something they hold on to that gives them strength, or maybe they just view life differently. I guess our approach to adversity is deeply personal and varies from person to person. Makes me remember the story of Nightbirde, a talented musician who went viral on the America's got talent show. She had been diagnosed with cancer and had few months left to live. If you have ever come across the video (you can as well check on YouTube for context if you haven't), you'll understand that I am definitely not exaggerating when I say she is one of the most optimistic person I have ever seen in my life. She carried herself with such grace and sang her heart away, despite all the challenges she had. That is still the most inspiring video I have come across in my entire life, I literally cry anytime I watch it.
Truth is, life can be so sweet at times and other times, face us with difficulties that we just have to deal with. However you decide to deal with is what matters eventually, and that is exactly where the difference lies. Life is full of so many ups, and so many downs as well. Sometimes, we laugh so much our chests wants to burst and our cheeks hurt. Then, there are other times we cry so much like everything wouldn't be fine again. Learning to embrace the different seasons that life can throw at us can help us navigate through it.
So, when things aren't going well and everything isn't the way they used to be and you just need a place or just something as an escape, where do you turn to? What do you do to silence the loud voices in your head? What brings you hope and gives you that strength to carry on? What is your coping mechanism through trying times? Life isn't always be sunshine and butterflies and having something that can take you to another realm completely is bliss.
Do you talk to someone? Cry to feel better? Accept it all and go back to your drawing board? Isolate yourself? Rant?
For me, sometimes, it is music--Music genuinely bring me so much peace and solace. Music is like a free therapy for me and I am so so grateful for the gift of music. I am not a musician myself but I sit down sometimes and thank God for giving all these amazing musicians the gift of singing, with the relatable lyrics. No matter the mood I am in or what I am going through, there is always the right song for me and I really always appreciate that. I have loved music from a very young age and I am glad I found it early. Music has helped me through some crazy times in my life, and I am just glad I have that.
However, that doesn't exactly solve any problem, it just helps me to process it better. Obviously, I still have to do the work and get back on track. I also tend to cry and journal a lot when I am going through a hard time. A good cry usually help me a lot, its like therapy and not a sign of weakness as you might be thinking. I tend to write my thoughts out as well to silence the commotion in my head. After that, I face whatever problem I have squarely and provide reasonable solutions to them. It's not like I eventually make the right decisions every time, but isn't that what it is to be human? No matter the way events turn out, I always find a way to move on because life pauses for no one at the end of the day.
So, if I were to answer my question myself, I'd say life isn't so complicated, your approach and mindset plays a lot of role in the way you see life itself.
Thanks for reading ❤️
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