53 ~ Desert wind

There comes a period in one's life when one willingly allows himself to be subjected to the harsh elements. Be it an underlying need or the penchant of an accompanying adrenaline rush, he finds himself beyond the confines of his comfort zone. And when he does linger, the moment he wishes to return to the way things were... he is faced with a decision that comes with it a heavier weight and a much heftier price. 

It is during those moments of doubt he encounters a desert wind, dry and sultry about to leave him famished and parched.

Life is never easy. In my journey, there had been a lot of times when I found myself walking aimlessly in the midst of the desert sands. Without a sense of direction, subjected to the scorching heat, fierce winds and pounding rain, I just continued walking.

Amidst the hustles and bustles of everyday life, seeing the monotone landscape devoid of green and watery blues day after day  takes a toll on the psyche. I just had to go.

Along the highways and countless roads I traveled on, I always encounter a strong gust of wind blowing through me sometimes knocking me to the ground. Though the pressure seemed so intense, I just had to get up to face my adversary head-on... a lesson I have inculcated within.

Along with it comes a surge of adrenaline rushing through the veins...

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