(That’s not me by the way, that’s just the best reflection picture I could find. It just so happens to contain a beautiful woman.)
For a long time I could not look in the mirror, I did not like who I had become, it was easier to hide in games and books rather than face reality. I was not happy but I stayed in my rut, not taking active steps to get better.
But then I read a few words that I have never forgotten. Every time I contemplate procrastination or selfish things, I can hear my self say, “The only way to change your reflection is to change your actions”. You can interpret this anyway you like.
For me, I saw it as a call to take responsibility for my life and choices. I began to see that I am depressed because I wasn’t working at getting better, I was just miserable and to lazy to change. But hay, that was just me.
Obliviously it took more than a few words to change my life, but they definitely helped.
I hope you are well, and getting better.
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2 comments
Sometimes that sounds like me too. Other times I know that trying to change won’t do any good, won’t change my core personality, won’t give me what I want… so why bother.
Sounds like you’re feeling better which is great 🙂
I don’t like who I’ve become either, but I don’t think lazy is the right way to look at it.
The first step is saying I’m going to move in direction X, and take a step 🙂