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This place actually exist. People end up here when they have no self respect and when they don't know how to. When I said there are no paths and directions I meant it. But you can make them even if they aren't existing right now. The only reason why there are none is because the person didn't make any yet. People, my blog today is about heroism, you, and doing things that matter. You all need to read this blog because truth is you probably will end up in that blackness someday. Or you already have. I'm going to help you prepare if you ever end up there. So first things first: Part one-You-
You
One of the biggest reasons why you'll probably end up there (if you do or if you already have and can't find you're way out) is because you have been focusing on other people and trying to make them happy, and worrying about not pissing them off or you just want to be with them so you're doing everything you can to make them like you....A LOT. You could either be offering to pay for them when they don't really need help at all, not speaking up to them when they've treated you wrong (because its happened and it will), and just silly stuff like that. There's a whole list. Okay now, here's the problem....if you keep doing this they will take huge advantage of you and you wont even recognize it because you've already given them the privilege of doing so. This is where the "first you" come in.
Why are "you" still trying? Is it taking "you" anywhere"? Is this making "you" happy? Does this benefit "yourself"? Answer is most likely no. Don't EVER let anyone take advantage of you. You are a person with feelings, a heart, and you do matter! This is probably ending up hurting you. Get away from this and speak up.
Another one of the biggest reasons is lack of self-esteem. Remember what I told you: You matter! But not everyone in the whole world is going to end up liking you. So why are you hanging around with that person or people I mentioned with the description above? Here's what to do: Hang around with the people you know who cares about you and would do anything for you. The people that accept you and tell you wonderful things about you because if you're lacking self esteem its probably because when you were busy hanging around with the type of people above they weren't making you feel very special...were they? The type of people that I JUST mention (yeah the ones who care and tell you nice things) are the ones that you will enjoy time with more. I guarantee you that if you do this you will feel so much better and will gain self esteem AND self respect. I know because I've been in the blackness before.
One last reason that I'm going to list is self awareness. You all know the gut feelings we get. This is one of the best things that can help you. It detects what is right and what is wrong. Its your friend-go with it! This have everything to do with self respect! It keeps you safe. Here's a little hint: the gut feeling goes off every time you're close to a step closer to the Blackness. All I have to say is GO GO GO with your self awareness/gut feeling thing. It is ALWAYS you're friend.
Heroism
Now, this is a harder task. If you know something is wrong (ex. bully picking on person minding their own business) speak up and say something. Because if you can give respect to humanity and others around you, you will be greatly rewarded. What goes around comes around. You will be so surprised at what that person will do for you next. HEY, you might of even just earned a new friend! But heroism goes with anything. Be a hero for someone AND MOST IMPORTANTLY be a hero for "yourself." If you know you're starting to slip in that Blackness and you know you wont like it then WHY IN THE HELL ARE YOU LETTING YOURSELF SLIP? This is you we are talking about!
One of the most important thing I heard in my life is "Teach people the way you want to be treated". You should and with that being said I think its very much possible that you can teach yourself how to treat you. Definitely! All of this matters. "You take care of Number One and Number One is you! How can anybody take care of you if you cant take care of yourself?"
YOU dig the paths and make the directions! You decide where the road stops and which way it continues! You're the driver of you're life. If you keep driving down the wrong path and keep crashing into things your head lights are going to burn out. One last word of advice, buckle up, use your horn, kick out the garbage in your trunk/ backseat (hint: the wrong people), your back up drivers will stay buckled for the drive (trust me they will), turn on the radio and enjoy the ride.
Remember all these things I said to do, DO IT, and see how far you go and how happy you will be!
Brooke Moran (BroEliMor)
p.s. Drive carefully.
