Walking down 16th street mall in downtown Denver this Monday morning I saw the face of disdain on many passing by commuters. The doom and gloom of Monday morning starkly on their faces. I couldn’t help but smile.
Days ago I was lamenting the idea of work. Out of energy, emotionally drained, fixated on the idea that I needed a change. A restful Saturday and a 10-mile hike on Sunday cleared my head and reminded me I chose this for myself and I can choose my next steps.
We are all free. Whether we believe it or not, we aren’t tied to any chains, we don’t have to feel intimated at life. Instead turn that fear into liberation. When you see the masses swimming up current put your head down, smile, and swim downstream. Life is much easier. Find what you’re passionate about and fall back into the swing of things. Do things that make you feel good.
Recently I was spending hours at work stressing about getting projects done and slowly felt my brain warp into the trapped feeling I loathed so much about a corporate job. This morning was a reminder of why I’m working at a startup. Of the promises I made myself while unemployed. That I enjoy my life and enjoy being the fish you finds his stream and swims down it instead of fighting the current.
If only we could all see the freedom we have. Even I, who has lived the free lifestyle, need to remind myself. We are free to do what we want. If the current ever gets too rough, change streams and try something new.