Life - A Race?

 

LIFE- A RACE?

People often said and I used to believe:

“Life is a race. Everyone starts at a different position and reaps the fruit of their hard work at their own pace and time.”

But really… is life a race?

I grew tired with this notion.

How can something so beautiful and full of endless possibilities be reduced to just a race - a mere competition.

The absurdity lies in the fact that life, often called a “race”, doesn’t even follow the rules of one.

A race has a finish line- there are winners and losers.

But the question is:

Each individual is different and creative in their own way so how can one lose to someone else when the determination, the desires and mindsets are totally individualistic?

Life is diverse.

How can we limit it with a finish line, when its purpose and gift, at the same time, is to treat it as a canvas – to learn, grow, make mistakes and start over if you feel like?

The times have changed. Even if life might not be considered a race, it’s still no better.

People are running - and only running. The race never ends. There are no winners or losers and apparently not even a finish line.

One who reaches a certain level is taken over by dissatisfaction and looks for the next thing to chase.

The runner behind is craving to reach the level of the one ahead.

So, everyone’s in a loop.

It basically becomes an infinite run – a never - ending competition.

And it’s no surprise we are all so drained.

 

And for those still wondering – “Then what is it?”

It’s for you to decide and give shape.

And at the end, it will be something that’s doesn’t leave you drained but full of pride.

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