Own It

Perhaps its a result of clarity, or just how the circumstances play out. Or may be its a reflection of the character of a person. But while some people thrive in their roles in one particular company for a better part of their lives, taking root as it were, some, like me, live out their days like modern day gypsies, following their hearts and their fancies, untethered by personal responsibilities that demand accountability, moving along from one company to the next, following one area of interest to another, gathering experiences and  learnings, taking life as it comes, one day at a time, carefree, curious, like a rolling stone. Is one way of being better than the other? I would say that depends on what one's priorities in life are. The important thing is to own it all, to accept one's choices, and the ensuing consequences. Because to take the responsibility for our actions and to be true to our inner guidance is to empower ourselves, while acquiescing to external opinions  and allowing ourselves to be belittled in any way only make us shadows of who we truly are meant to be.  After all, for better or worse, we're all on our own journeys here, and owe no one any explanations but ourselves. What we need to honor most is that voice within. Those who do not "get" us, never will, so let them be. And the one's who do, will  need no justifications. Either way, to paraphrase Bon Jovi, just smile, get on with whatever needs to be done, and politely tell the world, "Have a nice day". 

Panache, Graphite Drawing on Paper, A4 size, 2021.