The lone figure represents me; the four little figures symbolize “the others,” all walking the path of Existence.
I’m one step ahead
I feel the need to assert myself, to prove my worth through success and relentless comparison with others. I must feel significant, stand out from the crowd, and build my identity through my achievements. But I’m never truly satisfied, no matter how far I go, the need to be the best is never enough. I am constantly restless.
I’m one step behind
Here, I always feel like I’m falling behind, unable to reach what I want, unlike the others… so capable, so successful. I feel inadequate; every attempt to move forward seems pointless, why even try? I’m just not good enough. The judgment of others echoes endlessly in my mind.
Only the others
I must be accepted and loved at all costs, to the point where… yes… I erase myself. I carefully mold myself to fit others’ needs and desires, forgetting my own. Sometimes, I convince myself it’s selflessness, but deep down, it’s an insatiable hunger for recognition and acceptance.
Only me
I am all that matters. Sacrificing relationships, walking over others to achieve my goals? Fine. Let’s move forward, others are just obstacles along the way.
Enough! There is room for everyone. We exist, and that’s enough. No further justification is needed. Our cultural, social, racial, or religious differences are simply facets of Existence, something to embrace, not fear or fight.
Every individual deserves to thrive and to allow others to do the same.
Self-affirmation, the desire to excel, the need for connection, the acceptance of limits, there’s room for it all.
And now?
The Leap into the Unknown
I stand at the edge of a cliff, holding onto the “Diary of Absolute Judgments,” filled with rigid thoughts about myself and others. I flip through its pages and realize they were nothing more than my way of seeking certainty in an uncertain world.
I don’t need it anymore.
I let it fall, watching it disappear into nothingness, shattering into a thousand pieces. I no longer see it… and I feel free.
Ahead of me, a diving board stands on the cliff, overlooking the sea. I take it in.
- Its foundation is built on celebration, the ability to recognize and cherish what already exists in my life.
- Its height is held up by deep acceptance, the art of embracing everything as it is, without resistance.
- The platform I’m about to leap from is infused with intention and direction, aligned with what truly resonates within me.
And beyond, the sea… adventure, the unknown, risk, the call of life, inviting me to dive in.
I close my eyes. I take a deep breath. I feel the rhythm of my heart.
I leap.
Trust.
Celebration, acceptance, direction, intention, adventure, the unknown, and trust, simple words pointing to vast, boundless spaces within me, overflowing with life.
And you?
Are you ready to take the plunge into the unknown, with an open heart and a free spirit?
