Elastic Bands

I finally understand something.

There's this weird part within people which regulates their emotions and expectations. Like sort of a thermostat, this "inner regulator" does not allow people to be very happy for a long period of time. Some call it the glass ceiling. Others call it the elastic band.

When you have an air conditioner set at 20 degrees Celsius, despite opening the window and causing the temperature to drop by a few degrees, eventually the thermostat will kick in and get the room temperature back to 20 degrees. Likewise, some are programmed to catch themselves when they are being too happy, secure, and blessed. These people tell themselves to stop being too happy, because happiness won't last.

How unfortunate. It's like being bound by a giant elastic band and trying to move around. There is a maximum stretch point, at which you will eventually be slammed back to your starting point.

I finally understand that I can let go of myself. It is definitely not a case to feel happy all the time, nor it is achieved by denying fear or insecurity. It is a question of acceptance and building your optimism around it.

We see all the perils, hazards, and risks that lie ahead of us, we acknowledge them, but say goodbye to them. We don't allow ourselves to be consumed by darkness.

We give our best, every single moment. Then we have faith. When acceptance is accompanied with the best of our efforts and a grain of faith, that is when we break the glass ceiling. We remember that it is not so much about the destination, but more about the journey. For when we enjoy the path we tread, that is when we tear down the elastic band.

Because otherwise, you are simply killing yourself slowly. Why would you do such thing to yourself?