Second Best
When the fog is
spotted and the speed remains.
Unknown danger without a change of pace.
Last second decisions will be made.
There’s a popular short-sighted philosophy. Devoid of sacrifice and delivering
instantaneous gratification. This crest offsets the crashes that come from a
lack of forecast. That’s the idea anyway…
It has been said that
you go faster alone, but you go farther together. A compost heap of cliches
about burning candles from both ends and the like. We know that applied tension
has a thinning effect. Bringing vulnerability and greater risk.
Reducing stress with a deliberate pace brings balance. Rationally organized for
a longer haul. Going through resources in a rapid manner means there is a need.
Replenishing takes time. Stopping and rearranging off course possibly losing
the way.
Someone could lose
themselves traveling too fast. Ill-timed decisions happen when approaching
obstacles. Hitting a tree while jogging has much different consequences than colliding
while drag racing. Battle or War: Nature always wins.
Sometimes referred to
as “living in excess.” Whether automated, chemically enhanced, or pressure from
within, so many lives end prematurely. A term accurately applied because maturity
is defined by decisions of longevity.
Looking ahead with optimism.
Retaining and maintaining health and happiness. A longer existence because of
lifestyle choices. Whether choosing the spouse with dedication and vibrant
spirit or delayed gratification letting things run full cycle.
Too often partners
are chosen from heartache and convenience. Rebound relationships which would’ve
never been considered. Settling for less? Much like being burned in competition
or on a purchase, folks “play it safe” next time.
As these shortcuts
are taken, there is a mist. Without depth perception we are misguided. Deceived
by our speed. Quickly choosing to re-route with a fresh hitchhiker riding
shotgun. Racing into the haze, risking another accident.
Taking time, balance
brings us perspective. Why barrel into the unknown and be just another addition
to the pileup? Take the time to plot out your journey. Choose from what you feel
and adjust the cruise control accordingly.
For we can have what
our hearts desire with the right planning. Surveying the dangers and adjusting directions.
Never settling for a lesser version of ourselves, nor of a partner. Destiny is navigated
fourth dimensionally, passing second best.
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Soundtrack:
"FIX YOU"
Coldplay
