By Julianna Taylor and De'John King
In the variety of stories, lessons about reality unfurl in so many ways, throughout the ages of history, the realms of fantasy, and the dreams woven in both fiction and non-fiction. Each narrative, a guiding lantern, illuminates the way of living.
Life, a roller coaster, weaves its narrative with beginnings that stir the heart, climaxes that quicken the pulse, and endings that invite reflection. As you gaze upon the pages of your own life, you can discover lessons intertwined with mistakes or hard moments, providing each chapter with meaning, climax, and a sparkle of excitement. In moments of reflection, the grand tapestry of your story cascades like a river of understanding. Your life is a story, but would you read it?
Focus on your story, be the writer of your own, and don't let the stories of others distract you from being the writer instead of the reader. Don't be the side character, be the main. Be the person that stands out. That's how you make your story the story you would read, by being the writer.
Such contemplation can give possibilities of opening the eye, inviting a dance of questions. Should you embark on an adventure, embrace the whimsical? With that question imagine yourself the reader of your own story, and wonder: what do you want the character to do, what jumps do you want them to take? Through doubts and rough patches, ask if these are the highest peaks before a raging river, or if your character should summon strength to press on. A shift in perspective can reveal countless moments of realization. For instance, if you are going through the pros and cons on a opportunity, a job opportunity to be specific, look at what it entails, is it something you want to do, something to be passionate of, is it going to make your own life fun to live. Looking into the future to see if this is truly what you want to do, can give an answer you're trying to seek.
My preferred way to perceive life is that of an engaged reader, looking for an adventure. Opportunities would come up and I question: shall this moment be my defining one, would this make my story, one I would read? Would I look back and see a mistake, a lesson, or something I talk about with pride? This line of questioning has brought defining moments, and my life blossoms with new adventures.
Think of moments like a daydreaming traveler, see yourself in new environments, as your way of life, look for those moments and see what ways would your life improve. Let inspiration fall on you like a waterfall. Envisioning your story like a reader has many benefits, in new environments, quick in the moment thinking and inspiration. Let's say you are on a college tour, trying to decide if you want to choose this college, but don't know if you are having the feeling that everyone else talks about. Envision yourself living in the college, envision the day-to-day. Look at the bird's eye view like a reader and see if you could be happy or passionate. Seeing yourself in a new environment can give you the insight you need.
Life, splendidly chaotic, is the grand tale that unfolds, a puzzle where messiness transforms into lessons, and complexity brings about adventure. In this existence, doubt becomes clarity, and every twist paves the road to a radiant future. But are you asking yourself the right questions to unfold this transformative thinking? If your life was a story, would you read it?
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