I Tried By Puck Arks


Written By: Puck Arks
 
I Tried

I tried it your way, I attempted to be what you thought I should be and three years ago I found myself starting over yet again. You still criticize me for not living up to my potential through your view of success. I’ve been there and was successful in the manner in which you thought I should seek. What it brought me was addiction, self loathing and a feeling of constant hopelessness. 


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I know I can have, be, and do whatever I want; I have faith in myself, the forces of life, and divine timing. However that is not my path. I'm enjoying checking out experiences as they arrive, and I feel grateful for what they are teaching my soul. That nervous and uneasy smile has transformed into a satisfying and hearty smile. 


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Yes, I have messed up, many, many times. I chose the proverbial scenic route, and some say I still do. I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of the missteps I’ve made. You know what? I love myself for it. Those “mistakes” have led me to a place of true self-understanding, love and compassion. 

I have embraced my detours, as they are life’s clearest education. I may have chosen to learn the hard way but I never regret my past. I apply the totality of my experiences that I have gained from trying experiences to create new ones. Most importantly, I have a sense of humor about it all; the hard times, the great times, my “achievements” lol and my shortcomings. They have made me who I am today and today I am grateful. 

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When I first started on my spiritual path, I desperately wanted to live in a more connected and satisfying way. I had a secret longing to know who I truly was. Spirituality, for me, was connecting to a part of myself—that invisible, powerful place where anything is possible. Then it hit me let go of anyone’s expectations and my own ego. 

Instead of trying to force my dreams with an iron will and steadfast determination, I made the conscious decision to try a gentler touch. Stay fully present and aware. Simply give this moment my very best. Not to worry about what I think anyone including myself should be doing and where I should be going. Just be in the process of being me right here, right now.
Happiness is not a place, or material things nor anyone’s view of success but simply an irrevocable condition.

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