Saturday, July 5, 2014

Approaching the time of commitment

Tomorrow will mark the 14th year...  The day that hit me and changed my ways...  I was tired of seeing what I viewed as unnecessary suffering.  Perhaps all suffering is necessary in a karmic sense.  I do not know.  But I despised the suffering in family members I saw during this time 14 years ago.  And a cascade of events led me to see more suffering in family members...  People dying of what's preventable.

I used to care more.  I used to want to make a difference in the lives of those around me.  Now I'm not so sure I care as much.

This January I was reminded of the importance of the crusade I was on.  I saw glimpses of the fight in me.  But then I got tired and frustrated.

One thing I've learned over the years is that I cannot deny my connection to people.  I have to have faith in people or else I suffer greatly.  I have to believe in the possibility of positive change.  If I lose that I wither, my spirit shrinks.

I have to remember that during the fight I have indeed helped a few.  Maybe I haven't helped the masses, but for the select few, my crusade has been of benefit.

I'm at a crossroads, questioning if it's all worth it.  The dark side of me is starting to show.  I teeter back and forth.  Hopefully I choose what's for the best.

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