I am a driftwood.
By definition, a driftwood is a piece of wood that is floating on the sea or has been washed ashore.
I am a driftwood in many ways.
A driftwood used to be part of something big (a tree, a forest) before it got dismembered from where it originally was. I used to be part of something meaningful before: an earning, productive life, a relationship, a dream. I thought I had my life planned out perfectly well for me. Then, by some stroke of fortune or misfortune, I am now the antithesis of who I was before. Now, all that is left of me is the dream.
A driftwood floats aimlessly on the sea before it is washed to the shore. I am at that phase where my life is directionless. For all my corporate planning experience, I cannot seem to plan my life right now. I just roll with the waves, with no decided direction whatsoever. I recently had a big epiphany, i.e., no matter how much I plan, the larger part of my life will remain beyond my control. I have therefore decided to approach certain aspects of my life with some form of abandon. I will take as much leaps of faith as I can while I am still young and carefree.
A driftwood will eventually be washed ashore. My aimless wandering will not last forever. I know that I will feel the warmth of the sand in my toes again. Sooner or later, I shall be kissing the ground hello. I believe that this will happen. The wind and the waves will bring me to my rightful home.
A driftwood can transform into something of value. A driftwood can become a prized sculpture, a rustic piece of furniture, a base where orchids would grow, and many more. I can transform myself. I can be of value. I can do something worthwhile. The opportunities that lay before me (or for anyone else) are almost infinite. I just have to pick the right one to tap then take my big leap. Until then, I shall keep my eyes open while I ride the tides.
A driftwood is what I am. I am by no means unhappy. I am surrounded by family and friends who love me. I am not alone while I peacefully float on the sea. I am free. I am open. I am hopeful. I am me.
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