Ignore the Demons, Follow the Angels

Overthinking. It's like millions of little people in your head harassing you with questions while continuously proposing situations that could only occur in the strangest of dreams. But, you listen to them anyway. You keep on listening even when the confidence and hope that once illuminated inside your soul, has started to diminish. It comes to a point where a decision that used to be made in a heartbeat, now takes weeks and months to get through. And even after all that time, you still wonder if the grass is really greener on the other side. To me, the worst part is that you start to blame yourself for every minor mistake. You're such an idiot, you say when you forgot to charge your phone. Because of me and my bad luck, you explain why the internet was slow. What if it doesn't work, you wonder about anything and everything, totally disregarding the possibility of success in your life. We start to believe these little demons inside of us and forget who we used to be. I'm still the same person, you tell yourself to preserve your sanity as you push away everyone who deeply and genuinely cares about you. Sadly, it's only you on the outside. But, where did you go? And where am I?

So, grab everyone who makes you feel pure happiness and joy, and never let them go. If they make you feel inspired to be yourself, then congratulations! You have broken the cycle and discovered the secret to life. Such people are able to remind you of the passions that used to consistently drive you. I'm here to remind you that it's not too late to let go of the demons and surround yourself with the angels in your life. Do whatever you can to just let go. Imagine the space that will be revealed once all the unhelpful and unnecessary thoughts disappear. That's more space to fill with unforgettable memories, endless smiles, and aspirations for the future. Without the extra burden of too many thoughts, you are no longer weighing yourself down and you are already set to accomplish great things! I believe you can prove those demons wrong and go above and beyond what you dreamed and wished to achieve in your lifetime.

I know it's hard to believe that you could be your own bully, but in some ways I think its the worst type of torture. After all, who do you trust more than yourself? 

-N