In this world intertwined with noise and restlessness, each of us seems to be tightly bound by invisible shackles, gradually losing ourselves. We are told to adapt, to endure, to accommodate, until one moment we suddenly realize that we have forgotten our original dreams and selves. This is what I experienced tonight, a sudden awakening.
I once thought that as long as I put on that constraining work uniform and drank that cup of steaming tea, I could blend into this world. But tonight, as I collapsed on the floor, my head aching and covered in dust, I was shocked. I repented because I found that I was still living as weakly as I did back then. I forgot who I was, forgot the essence of life. I had been accommodating, enduring, and yielding to the habits, thoughts, and values of others. The life I envisioned, the life I desired, seemed to be ignored by everyone.
We are told that as long as we adhere to worldly norms and follow the crowd, we can attain happiness. But is this what I want? The life in my heart is free, passionate, and unbound. However, the reality is that our thoughts, habits, and values are ruthlessly denied and rejected. We are seen as childish, as insignificant beings. It seems that apart from ourselves, no one truly cares about anything we do.
I stumbled to my feet, brushed off the dust from my clothes, and it seemed I finally came to my senses. I realized that humans are inherently selfish. We always stand on a moral high ground, pointing fingers at others while ignoring their feelings. We have been "bullied" for too long, whether in family, school, or workplace, we have "knelt" for so long that we have even forgotten how to resist.
Do I still remember who I am? Am I still compromising? Am I still willing to give up? In this one and only life, I cannot continue like this. I cannot be "bullied" anymore, cannot forget who I truly am. I want to resist, I want to reclaim myself, I want to realize my self-worth. I want this world to hear my voice, to see my existence.
In this era full of challenges and opportunities, each of us should have the courage to pursue our dreams and realize our values. We should not be bound by the chains of the mundane, should not forget ourselves. Let us awaken together, resist together, and reclaim that true self. Because, our lives, we are the masters of.