The Top

How easy it is to fall. ~ Climbing out of that valley a few weeks ago took a monstrous effort, both physically and mentally, yet running down, half jumping and half sprinting, was effortless as well as enjoyable. ~

So goes life. Climbing up to the top, being the best, staying on that mountain top, is so much harder than slipping down, reverting back to the habits you've tried so hard to break. ~ For some of us, life is just an eternal struggle to keep that post, to fight for a position up top, when really, the whole point of the climb was to enjoy the scenic, breathtaking view below. ~ And so, in our attempts at perfection, we lose track of what's really important. ~ How sad, us little humans, running around frantically in circles when what we actually need sits right underneath our upturned noses. ~

"The higher you climb, the harder you fall." ~ "Always aim for a higher branch. That way, when you hit a lower one, you'll have reached your target anyway." (I just sprouted those latter words, by the way. Not some famous quote, in case you were alarmed that you didn't recognize it.) ~ Two contradicting yet complementing ideas. How so, you ask? ~ Well, both are true. But don't be restrained by either. Only by aiming high can you reach uncharted lands, but always make sure that you are mentally prepared for any injuries unexpected falls may cause. ~ Fate is a fickle mistress, and to tempt her is fatal but necessary. ~ And remember, there won't always be a safety-net there to catch you, so sometimes, you have to set up your own beforehand. ~