Chasing After the Stars

The impossibility of chasing after the stars that it could only be deemed as a dream, not a reality. Yet, I will not let my mind rest upon such a myopic way of thinking. If there is such a thing as 'calling', then I’m certain this is mine. At times, my mind would spin like helicopter blades. Everything around me would dim and become blurry. I see nothing but darkness. Moments where I thought I was coming closer, almost touching it, only to have it snatched further away from my sight. Am I to allow myself to fall into the thinking that it can only be distant? I rest, and I struggle. 

The way of life has now become nothing but a survival mechanism. I tried to be strong and make my way through life, but somehow I have fallen into a pit. I call out ‘help’ yet there really is nothing that could help. It is slipping from my grasps. I don’t want to be stuck here in this state. I don’t. I want something more. A future I can enjoy and appreciate, the chance to use my talents for good. Survival, people say. Such saying has become nothing to me. I am not going to let my life be determined by what others say. I’m up for a challenge, a change that enriches and nourishes my soul. I will continue to chase after the stars. I must. I have to. I'm meant to live. I can’t let go that easily. Destiny is a choice, and I choose to chase after the stars. 

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In life, it is easy to become discouraged by reality. The sense of drive departs you, and everything you do is for the sake of survival. Sadly, we cannot escape this truth. For those who have dreams, you ought to know that it takes more than courage to make things happen. It takes perseverance. As artists, whatever we do or share with the world comes from the core of ourselves. We expose our vulnerability by giving colours and emotions to our works. We take people on wondrous journeys at the cost of our pains and sufferings. But we love and enjoy every moment of it! Telling stories, letting people see snippets of lives beyond theirs, these are all parts of this amazing yet trying life. And I'm sure for those, who are not 'artists' but with dreams bigger than they believe they can attain, can understand this sentiment. So, do not be disheartened! Keep working on your craft, and keep pushing through (even if it includes working multiple jobs on the side). Besides, what good is it when it's easy?

 The world cannot contain me

It's breathing flames will not consume me

To fight or not to fight

To march on or stay still

I, for one, am not a loser

Backing down ain't an option

Forward is where I go

No intent of mine to step back or lag behind

The cries of reality shan't hold me down

The moans of necessity waver me not

Life is how I make it

If I go, I go

If I stay, I stay

But never will my stay be stationary
Nor will it be meaningless
For there is always something exciting
When chasing after the stars

                                                                                                             --- Lisa T. Kuo

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