Life is inviting me to embark and I am rolling my eyes all over the place.
A begrudging essay on patience, stillness, and simple invitations to take it easy.
I am in this ridiculous, annoying season of my life where I am incredibly aware of the lessons in front of me, and I am fighting against them with all of my might. It’s like my world is a video game and I know exactly the monsters I need to beat, the backflips I need to master, the treasure I need to unlock, where to find the keys, and here I am throwing a fit, I am stomping around and thrashing on the floor, I am a toddler having a meltdown in the produce aisle. No no no. I don’t wanna. I don’t want to level up or do the work or put in my time. I want it to be bountiful and easy and a bit of a mystery! I want to chill. I want it all handed to me on a silver platter, actually. A platter of ease and enjoyment and inspiration and success. Is that so much to ask?
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