TW: LANGUAGE, SWEARS
Listen. Yes, this is a second one. Yes, I'm not here to gain popularity or likes or comments or reviews. And I apologize if it takes up space in the Green Room, and PM me if you want it deleted or unpublished. I just want to chat and hang out with you. Just you and me, as we talk about how to make our lives better.
This is for people who are feeling like their life is not going so well, that everything important is being torn apart, that feeling that you are at the bottom of a pit that you can never climb out of. crying yourself to sleep, that hope that was once residing...it's gone.
I'm here to help you gain it back. I'm going to try my best to assist you. These past few days...has not been my greatest to be honest. I'm going through that right now. And if you are too, I am writing this to help both you and me, we can get through this hard time. Push through.
Now, I need you to clear your mind. Sit down. Where ever you are, sit down in a comfortable spot, and picture crumbling all the crazed thoughts like paper and throw them in the trash. Got it? Now block the edges of your mind with heavy walls so that thoughts don't bounce in or out, just the thoughts you have while you are reading this. Finally, you should have a blank canvas.
When one door closes, several others open. If they don't open, break them down! To understand this, picture one door. Yes. One door. Is that easy? Walk up to it and open the door. You would see whatever is bothering you that was once very valued in your life, something that made you happy, but is now drowning your spirits. Cherish these words, my strong friend. Read that over and over again. I know how that feels. It is getting old, and making you want to give up.
I want to give up too. No matter how hard I try, I just...can't. Now, slam that door shut. Yes, the door with all the things that are getting old. You can slam or click it shut. Lock it. How do you feel? For me it's friends I've been with for four years. I click it shut. I feel...refreshed. Do you?
Maybe you've realized. Maybe you didn't. But now, a lot of new doors open. Ones that were unseen, ones that were locked shut, they are all opened. Except for one. You look over, and have the desire to break it down, for that door to be open too. Yes, if you want, break it! Now you have another door that is revealed to you. Look inside each of them. What do you see? I see new friends, new schools, freewill, non-judgmental people, life, jobs...
Yes. That's what it means. A door is an opportunity. I took that opportunity to befriend this group. But now, I feel like I don't belong. When you feel like something that once made you so happy is now breaking you down, close that door, close that opportunity, close that choice. You are a very cool person who doesn't deserve all this hate, all this damn cruelty, the fucking reality of life. It is very hard. The doors that were opened were new chances to become someone you've always dreamed of. The door you broke down is the one that is possible, an opportunity that is hidden until you try hard to break it down.
There is always someone in your life that will cherish you, that will love you, no matter what mistakes you've caused, no matter what you've done, no matter how much you've messed up. There is always someone there, or someone waiting that you've never noticed before. When you have time, search for that person.
All people have their reasons. Reasons to bully, to steal, to kill someone's spirit. Maybe they are not being loved, maybe they need the thrill of chase to continue living, maybe they want everyone else to feel what they are feeling. Honestly, I understand that. But it's not a good way to let out what your emotions are. Let it out, vent to the Lord, vent to a guardian, don't keep it inside of you like a cage.
All opportunities can fail. But that's because you haven't found the right one for you. If you fail something, a test, a friendship, whatever, reassure yourself with this. You haven't found it yet, it's hiding from you. Find it.
I understand what you're feeling right now. I feel it. The pain, the anxiety, hiding from your parents. But it doesn't matter. Don't dwell in the shadows, start climbing up now. Don't dwell in the past, look forward to the future. Don't fucking bury yourself in the failures, stand out. Stand up. You've got this.
Dreams can become reality. Set a goal. You've got this.
There is always hope. Find that spark. You've got this.
There is always faith. Put it in yourself. You've got this.
Find someone that loves you just the way you are, free. Just be yourself. Don't chase after others, make them chase after you. Don't hide your true self, people will love you if you just show it. If you hide behind that shield, you will attract the wrong people. Don't make the same mistake as me. Throw that shield away. Then you will attract the right people who know what you are really like.
I write this from experience, one day, you will succeed.
No matter what, I'm here for you and I love you. I love you. I. Love. You. Make that sink in. I. Love. You. Forever. Eternally. Everlasting.
And I will cheer you on. Can't wait for our next chat. GO!
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Hi Cats!
Reached this story in the Green Room. I already made it to October for stories that have only 1 Review, yay!
I don’t think I’m the correct addressee for this speech but hey, I can still read it, huh? [I am actually pretty happy and well-settled and all the other positive adjectives. Although I sometimes hate my own writing, I know that will pass ^^]
I also feel like it’s a great idea to write this in a moment when you’re feeling down yourself. And it can certainly serve as inspiration for others!
I like the metaphors about doors 😊 Reminds me of one of the most important things I ever leant from Day[9] (an influential person in the Starcraft community, at least that’s where I know him from) that the most important thing in life is to show up. To show up for your opportunities. To put yourself out there and just… do the bare minimum of showing up.
Hui that got philosophical. Don't be so down on yourself, you seem like a kind person so let's continue having fun on this site ^^
You've been reviewing like fire!!! I love your feedback on this, yes, I wrote this because it would make me feel more up if someone read it and it helped. I agree I'm too hard on myself, but that's just how I am lmaooo
Thanks for your thoughts!!! Happy reviewing!!
~CATS~
Hello, CATS! Raven here. I wanted to give you a review for your speech, and with something this raw, I won't bother with formats or typical Raven-esque jumbo. Let's keep it real and talk about what you shared here!
I wish you wouldn't be so hard on yourself, CATS. I know something like that is easier said than done, but you are a great writer, and there is space for everyone on YWS <33 And for what it's worth, your speech did have a very positive impct on someone who needed to hear *anything* positive for the time being...
I love how you gave us some firm but gentle instructions here, directly addressing us. It really did feel like a technique to just calm down and clear your head, and as someone who has been neurotic and somewhat paranoid for a long time, these kinds of things are nice to read, in an odd way lol
The visual analogy, the personal touch—lovely display of taking control and empowering yourself!
This is SO true!! I wish more people could realize this ToT
That...actually hit really hard...
Great ending too!
Man, I thought I would just casually read an inspirational speech, but I think I needed something like that lol...Thank you for sharing this with us, CATS! <33
Hello, Raven! Thanks SO much for reviewing!!!!!
I'm glad it helped u in some way.
THANKS so much for giving this a read too!
You're very welcome!