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Personal Crises Are How to Get The Real You Back
It’s time to turn back on your waterfall
I wouldn’t be surprised if my Dad just walked into this Albuquerque library with his yellow L.L. Bean backpack slung over one shoulder. His long strides always carried a sense of purpose, and his smile was always genuine.
Now I have his yellow 90s-era backpack in my suitcase, the front zipper won’t close. How could a backpack outlast the richness of human consciousness?
He died in October 2016, but his consciousness lives on through his children and their life decisions. His presence alone sent ripples through the fabric of reality around him.
In my current personal challenges, I might join him on whatever quest he was on, whether it was prospecting for gold in Nevada or going on a long-distance hike.
Despite having no idea where I’m going to stay tonight, I know I’m on the cusp of greatness.
Greatness is what happens when you say no to your old people-pleasing ways to go on a great quest.
My life always gets leaps and bounds better when I unbound myself from social constructs. Friendships tend to become rigid over time unless you allow your water to flow constantly.
