We are on a path and following the arrows, but we are not confined indefinitely by the walls erected at birth for they are made of dirt. Everyday I pick up where I left off and chip away at the misleadingly weak walls that frighten so many with the faith that my moral compass is aligned and my judgment is sound. We are all born into the maze called Life and it is our responsibility to recognize its existence and navigate the obstacles it presents. Without confidence or the ability to survive in a state of uncertainty, deviating from the path is inconceivable. The first step is simply questioning our actions and how they align with the greater purpose we desire. Walk the lines, do the right thing, and play your part, but remember to dream of what lies outside your present reality. When we are able to recognize that the direction we’re heading in is incompatible with true happiness then we will find the chisel. Don’t fear the first stroke; the path we will eventually leave behind is always there. Family and close friends will always support us if we invest and support them. More opportunities will develop if the first few do not materialize, but all we must realize now is that we have the ability to create the change we desire for ourselves. Once we are aware of this enormous gift, the walls which once asphyxiated our hopes become illusions. Then all we need to do is smile and be grateful.

“Geology is the study of pressure and time. That’s all it really takes…pressure…and time.” – The Shawshank Redemption