Terra Firma

I believe it's one thing to make a costly mistake that most people wouldn't dream of making; but it's quite a different side of the coin to pick one's self up and begin a new journey. Leaving a sandpit of deprivation, demoralization and remorse to embark on a life devoid of callousness and nacisicm, is my most recent accomplishement; and I hope to build on it.

I have learned a lot about myself in the past two years during which, I made a commitment to finish an important project. The new discovery is that I need a challenge in order to preserve a sense of self worth. That is part and parcel of who I am, and I cannot change it.

Contributing to the community, my church and family are all well and good; while these deeds migjht be honorable, I view them as simplistic. My idea of personal growth is to solve new problems without cheating.

I want to help others make corrections, take new strides and rise over the adversities that can be construed as insurmountable.

Depression is an enemy that has sapped the energy of a great number of people who grapple with their talents and ambitions. I struggle with the realization that my goals are still distant, but I will persist. Past achievements give me the confidence to forge ahead to new heights. This time around, I hope to keep my spirituality in tact.

It's a challenge. I wouldn't have it any other way.

BH