One of those nights

I haven’t really liked myself in a long time. What would make me happy? To just be at peace and to live a simple life. Away from cities and the rush of everything and the struggles of living in a society. In the tranquility of nature, where the whispers of the wind and the rustle of leaves become my companions. Where joy isn't elusive, and self-acceptance blooms like wildflowers in an untouched meadow.

But I know it's a pipe dream.

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Ontheroad · M

Why does it have to be a pipe dream? Anything is possible.

SwiftieShutterbug · 31-35, F

@Ontheroad You're not wrong. But society has a way of tying us down with invisible chains. The tranquility I seek is drowned out by the cacophony of obligations and expectations.

Ontheroad · M

@SwiftieShutterbug Ah yes, obligations and expectations... tough to ignore, but if it would bring you peace, contentment/happiness, then maybe it's time to examine those obligations and expectations. Just a thought, but often I've found obligations are obligations because I think they are... same as expectations. Sometimes you think this or that is expected of you... but is it? If it is, is it right/fair or even important?

SwiftieShutterbug · 31-35, F

@Ontheroad Some obligations are real, concrete things that demand attention. Bills, work responsibilities, family expectations—they're not just figments of my imagination.

Ontheroad · M

@SwiftieShutterbug I get that, there are things that we simply must do, and those things do impact what we truly want for ourselves. Still, one has to find a way to at least be content, or why even bother?