I wish, I wish, I wish. The dream.
Newton's laws of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, such that any object at rest or in uniform motion will continue in that state unless acted upon by an external force.
Archimedes' principle states that when a body is partially or wholly immersed in a fluid it experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of fluid displaced.
I took a decision some months back, leaving comfort for uncertainty in search of growth. I found growth, but not in the way I imagined. Took a deep dive. Now on this level, several thoughts came to mind about why I made that decision.
Not proud of the outcome it started with, but proud of the decision I took. Contrary to what people around me think, that I look like I am overthinking or feeling down, it actually made me reflect deeply on the last five years.
Looking back, I see victories I did not celebrate enough, mistakes I judged too harshly, and lessons I almost overlooked. For a moment, I came close to measuring my worth by what had not gone according to plan.
That was the trap.
But I learnt to be grateful for where I am and to learn from the past. As I have come to understand, a mistake is an error, knowingly or unknowingly. Dwelling on it makes it a regret, which eats away your confidence, your self-worth, and your ability to appreciate how far you have come.
Growth is not always upward. Sometimes it is inward.
The dream is still alive.