I came to learn that sometimes
the most difficult battles are the ones we are forced not to fight.
I came to learn then why
mothers and fathers seldom have fingernails and often carry an expression of
forlorn resignation. What agony it must be for a parent to be told by
her offspring, no longer a child, that he or she has decided to head out to the
east, to sail for adventure along another country. Everything within that parent
wants to yell out "Stay!" Every instinct within that parent wants to
hug the child close, to protect that child forever. And yet, ultimately, those
instincts are wrong. This state also apply any close relationship such as an husband and wife.
In the heart, there is no
sting greater than watching the struggles of one you love, knowing that only
through such strife will that person grow and recognize the potential of his or
her existence.
There is one ingredient missing
in stumbling upon an unguarded treasure hoard; A sense of accomplishment.
It is the most important
ingredient in any rational being's formula of happiness. It is the element that
builds confidence and allows us to go on to other, greater tasks. It is the item
that promotes a sense of self-worth, that allows any person to believe there is
value in life itself, that gives a sense of purpose to bolster us as we face
life's unanswerable questions.
We each have our own path to tread. That seems such a simple and obvious
thought, but in a world of relationships where so many people sublimate their
own true feelings and desires in consideration of others, we take many steps
off that true path.
In the end, though, if we are to be truly happy, we must follow our
hearts and find our way alone. I knew that my path lay elsewhere, that I needed
to journey, to find a new horizon on which to set my gaze.
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