The Climb

[Thinkingman85]

I feel like I'm climbing a cliff. Pretty soon, I'll be at the top and I'll be able to rest. However, when I get there, I feel like I will be weaker. Is this just an illusion? I hope it is. This climb is very painful.

 

[timid_flower]

I often feel the same way. Most of the the time I find myself asking how I ended up here? Why am I doing this? Then on days like today I simply accept I'm already here, might aswell see it through.

I like to think it's a sea cliff. When I get to the top it will be majestic. I'll be able to sit there and take it all in. Hear the sound of the water and feel the breeze on my face. It will be peaceful. I'll be sore and tired, but I'll be able to enjoy it. Perhaps I'll then see the worth of the climb.

I'm feeling rather optimistic today :)

 

[Thinkingman85]

Yep. I agree with you. Awesome analogy. The feeling will be of freedom. Also, the PTSD could be similar to Plato's Allegory of the cave. The shadows are the PTSD. Sooner or later, I'll realize what the shadows really are. Glad you're feeling optimistic :).