the climb

From Eagle Creek

I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"

A few years ago, I have been told that I'll never be more than what I was 9 years ago. Or that if indeed I'll be someone, I won't get very far. Because I didn't finish the degree that was deemed "in demand" at that time. My pursuit was very much different from everyone else I knew. There were a lot of doubts. Even from myself.

That was tough.

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

I started way at the bottom. But it was enough for me. Because I've always said that something is usually better than nothing. I didn't know where to go. I just knew that I needed to start.

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

My life will never be picture perfect. And more often than not, it will not be ideal. But.. I don't give up. I don't whine. It's easier to keep going than to crush my own spirit. After all, someone has faith in me. Why shouldn't I have faith in myself?

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Yes. I have lost a lot of battles. Way more than you can imagine. But that doesn't mean I will ever give up. No. It just means that I will have to take more steps. Persevere even more. And sometimes, when the stars are aligned, there are joys waiting around the corners.

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

I have always said that life is not a race. Just get there... if you can. And if you can't, well then, enjoy the journey.

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking

Sometimes, you cry because of all the disappointments & pain that you go through. But when you get past it, and you look back...suddenly, it's not so bad anymore. Because you know that those things shaped you to become the person that you are now.

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

I am, hopefully, finding my path. My way. I hope you find yours.

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Lyrics: the Climb (Miley Cyrus)

Photo: Eagle Creek