Life and Humanity

There is a really moving song by Christina Perri which goes something like this

"I'm only human, I bleed when I fall down; and I'm only human, I crash and I break down."

If this doesn't bring home the feeling of being less than perfect, I don't know what will.

But, That is the thing, isn't it? we are imperfect beings. I, for one, can vouch that I am terribly flawed. Some of those flaws were there right from the start. Other joined the party late, but are here to stay. There isn't much I can do to stop my flaws from being discovered some day.

Wasn't that the deal all along? simply put, We were born into the world to be human. We are to go through this entire journey of highs and lows; to climb up the most difficult of mountains and get knocked down in the process; to get swept off our feet by terrible storms. We were never supposed to be perfect. We were to be real. We can make mistakes, screw things up, constantly redefine our own equilibrium, love deeply and get loved back in return, and try and live. 

You see, we are all connected by the deep ties of our humanness, and we all have the ability to treat those around us with kindness and respect; for being human implies that we are equals. No one is inherently inferior or superior. We learn from each other how to be human. We learn how to be loved, and how to master unconditional love.

ANd because we are human, we will experience both joy and pain. They may not be equal and they may even be far apart from each other, but, we will see each and accept it to be a part of our life. Because with the joy, comes a celebration of our victories and success. It brings us close and gives us strength. With pain comes disappointment and we mourn our losses. But, this is when we truly realize how to have faith. We learn how to express our individual strength and push forward. Each of our experiences will teach us so much. 

As a human, there will times when you will be distraught over how life could be "better", or how you need to be "fixed". But, it also means learning that it's only life. You need to ride the waves to experience our truest feelings and desires. These desires are not corrupt or don't make you worse for wear. They make you unique and make you capable of fighting through the odds to get to them.

To be human means being in constant flux. We are all searching for the life that will soothe our souls. We are all looking and searching for the pieces of our world that fit together perfectly to cure our anxious minds. We look high and low for little bits of serenity, and the longer we search, the more difficult it becomes. The urge to flee becomes almost too powerful to resist. This desire reflects our ever-changing minds and our unstable ideas. However, this is what being human is, in its most raw form.

If we can understand that life may be testing us, and not limiting us, we will find our way to continue about our lives. We have minds that can be stretched to great capacities, that have unlimited space for new ideas, for new thoughts, and for revolutions. Living in this world means trying to manipulate your life to bring you satisfaction. This means that sometimes, there will be a struggle. But the struggle is a sign of evolution and it does bring about change. You will make a million mistakes, and yet, because you are human, you will still come out on the other side, with a new coat of beautiful battle scars.

we were always made such that we are fully equipped to face anything that comes your way. You kept fighting when things were difficult. You powered through life with resilience and hope. you gave yourself space to recover and allowed your wounds time to heal. You bathed in life's victories and times of joy, and without hesitation, you celebrated the successes of those around you. Your misgivings will not be forever. You will have your pain and suffering, but they do not define you. You will still shine brightly, and you will still experience happiness, but there is a time and place for each emotion. When you connect with both sides of life, you will feel more at home in your own body. More at home with yourself.

You have your own unique story. Own it and love it. the rest will obviously be fabulous.