Mirror
I want it too much, I think I want it too much
’Cause I’m afraid I always mess things up and such
And I want to move, but what if I just fall?
So I stand still, stuck in doubt, in the middle of it all
– Spiegel by Ben Forte, freely translated to English
We are all… No.
I am.
I am a runner. Yes, in sports, but maybe even more so in life. I’ve learned a bit too well how to keep at it—constantly finding something new to keep me entertained whenever even the hint of a restful moment comes knocking at the door. No issues in my life when it comes to maintaining an active lifestyle.
But there comes a time when life becomes too active, and even the last moment that once brought rest has slipped away. When I keep running, searching for myself, when all I really needed was rest.
Fortunately, Ben’s song may have come just in time.
I looked at the boy in the mirror, and it feels like I’m finding myself a bit clearer. I kept on running, chasing who I am.
Turns out, all I really needed was to stand.