“In the midst of winter,” wrote philosopher Albert Camus, “I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger — something better, pushing right back.”
Vinny here.
It’s been a difficult season, man. Not the promise of autumn nor the memory of summer, but this season of my youth. I wouldn’t ask for it any other way.
I know my obstacles, while often seemingly insurmountable to me, are trivial compared to what others are enduring. I hope what I write is taken as a search for the light in a life that can feel so dark, so hopeless.
I create to inspire.
My difficulties have made me fight to be the light, and that’s given me more meaning than anything else.
We’re all going through something. You’re here for me, and I’m here for you.
No matter how many times you stumble or hurt or wanna throw it all away; scream, run, fly, fall — just don’t give up.
Take one more step, because eventually, if you just continue, things will change.
You’ll look back in awe at what you made it through, whom your challenges forced you to become.
A stronger, more mature, capable and loving human being who can take the hand that they’ve been dealt and smile, no matter what the cards show.
Whether it’s an insurmountable challenge, a dream, a project, survival, or being there for somebody in need:
Don’t give up.
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The School of Life, byAlain de Botton
In My Own Way, by Alan Watts
The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig
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