Just Words in a Story
Existence is meaningless without a story. Right now, my story is confusing at best. I thought the characters in my story made sense. I thought that I knew where the plot was going, but with each new character introduced, the story changes its trajectory. No one knows where this is all going. So now, I struggle with the fear stemming from this new frontier in life: adulthood. The story now has a twist. I always thought the term, "quarter-life crisis" was a total crock. However, now I hesitate to admit that I am taking stock into that whole concept.
I am at a crossroads.
Once again, I struggle with my identity as I reassess my life and the people in it. Every person is a beautiful tapestry woven from different influences of the very people they cross. I am very grateful for the fabric of my being, but sooner or later the dead, negative weight could tear the cloth. My brother always said, "If someone does you no good in life, why are they in it?"
Before my day starts, I will pray for clarity and patience...as my mind has been clouded with distraction and my patience is essentially running on fumes. To anyone that comes across this post, I ask that you pray for me the the characters in my story.
Even though the story has changed, I still can't seem to put the damn book down.
1 comment:
Mark, I have read this story. I have experienced it first hand.
We are the author but sometimes, you have to put it down for a bit. But let the characters in your masterpiece know that you have not forgotten about them, but planning the development of their characters. And once you have it planned out, you will continue to write it with such fervor and strength that you thought you had lost.
I pray everyday for the same things you have: patience, clarity, but most importantly for strength from God.
You have a great story to create Mark. Every character has an important role to play. Re-write one of the main characters in your story again like I have! The main characters in my story have signed a lifetime contract to each other and we intend to fulfill it.
You can too! I know you can!
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