We all start life in a dark room. In this room there is a door. We search around to find the door, and when we do we are faced with a hard and pressing question. Do we dare venture onwards, facing the blinding light that pours in every time we crack the door? Or do we leave the door closed, sit in the comfort of the dark and just try to find our way without ever trying anything?
Some people open the door; they go slow, cover their eyes and give themselves time to adjust to the blinding light. They see things clearer and they can understand what they have the courage and confidence to try things and live life.
Other people sit in the dark and allow themselves to walk blindly through life; they never see the whole picture and always lack the confidence and courage to try new things. They have some success, but they never learn the things they need.
There is another option. Some people don’t understand it but it’s out there. Some people get fed up sitting in the dark but they don’t know what to do to change it. They call out in the darkness. They call out for someone to help them, someone who’s been through the door, seen the outside, and experienced the pain of walking through. This person, or the guide, is faceless, nameless, and most of all won’t mock us for failure, but instead criticize us for not trying. This person will guide them through the door, tell them to cover there eyes, go slow, and just give it time. Once they get out the door they see the big picture. The guide can no longer help them anymore and the person must venture onward. They see the big picture and must face the pains of building courage and confidence.
This is the door of life. Whether we face it or avoid it the door is real, and the door is something that we come into question with again and again. After we open the door we must decide what to do. Do we stay around to show off the knowledge we’ve gained and criticize others? Or do we stay, give advice, learn to respect others, and wait as more people call out for help? These are the questions we must ask ourselves and decide if you are comfortable with the answer.
Some people open the door; they go slow, cover their eyes and give themselves time to adjust to the blinding light. They see things clearer and they can understand what they have the courage and confidence to try things and live life.
Other people sit in the dark and allow themselves to walk blindly through life; they never see the whole picture and always lack the confidence and courage to try new things. They have some success, but they never learn the things they need.
There is another option. Some people don’t understand it but it’s out there. Some people get fed up sitting in the dark but they don’t know what to do to change it. They call out in the darkness. They call out for someone to help them, someone who’s been through the door, seen the outside, and experienced the pain of walking through. This person, or the guide, is faceless, nameless, and most of all won’t mock us for failure, but instead criticize us for not trying. This person will guide them through the door, tell them to cover there eyes, go slow, and just give it time. Once they get out the door they see the big picture. The guide can no longer help them anymore and the person must venture onward. They see the big picture and must face the pains of building courage and confidence.
This is the door of life. Whether we face it or avoid it the door is real, and the door is something that we come into question with again and again. After we open the door we must decide what to do. Do we stay around to show off the knowledge we’ve gained and criticize others? Or do we stay, give advice, learn to respect others, and wait as more people call out for help? These are the questions we must ask ourselves and decide if you are comfortable with the answer.
