On A Leaf

Some many years back during my younger years, I never steered my life's course. I simply let the winds of change and tides of influence determine my path and I was content to stand wherever I wound up, like a falling leaf. This went on for such a long period that I soon found myself lost in the labyrinth of life.

When I was about 19 years of age, some 5 to 6 years back, I set out on a personal campaign to find myself. I initiated little quests to figure out the kind of person I had been, and still was. After much pondering and deep thought, I came to the conclusion that I was still lost in the life's amazingly vast maze.

I grew tired and gave the campaign a rest. I went back to being a leaf whose destiny would be determined by the winds, content with whatever the outcome.
Now, years later, I reminisce on these moments where I went looking for myself but found nothing so much as a map or a guide. I believe that I've finally figured it out without even realizing it.

The things I have done in the past one year have really defined me. Instead of looking for myself, I should have created myself. Instead of aiming to be content, I should have aimed to be happy and proud of where I would end up standing.

The lesson was learnt a little late, but better late than never. Now I know.

Are you a leaf? Or are you the captain steering your ship across the seas of life, charting your course and choosing your destination?

If you are the the captain, remember to modify your ship with the improvements and enhancements necessary to face the different sea conditions you'll come to face on the way to your destination.