Sometimes reality has a way of sneaking up and biting us in the ass. And when the dam bursts, all you can do is swim. The world of pretend is a cage, not a cocoon. We can only lie to ourselves for so long. We are tired, we are scared, and denying it doesn’t change the truth. Sooner or later we have to set aside our denial and face the world, head on, guns blazing… Denial. It’s not just a river in Egypt. It’s a freaking ocean. So how do you keep from drowning in it?
It’s all about lines. The finish line at the end of a race, waiting in line at the grocery store, and then there’s the most important line, the line separating you from others. You need boundaries, between you and the rest of the world. Other people are far too messy. It’s all about lines…drawing lines in the sand and praying like hell that no one crosses them. But someone almost always does.
However, at some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don’t keep people out, they fence you in. Life is messy. That’s how we’re made. So you can waste your life drawing lines or you can live your life crossing them. But there are some lines that are way too dangerous to cross. Here’s what I know: If you’re willing to throw caution to the wind and take a chance, the view from the other side… is spectacular.
