Every once in a while I would come across a famous quote that sends me into deep thought. Its not the same as going online to search for popular quotes . I’m talking about going through my day and then just randomly finding a needle in a haystack. I found one today.
If I’m free, it’s because I’m always running.
-Jimi Hendrix
What is the significance of the quote to me:
When I was 18 and fresh out of high school, I had so many ideas and could adapt to any type of challenge I came across. It was easy at the time because I was young and had nothing to lose. But the older I became, the more laid back and comfortable I become. My once creative ideas have become blurry. The less risks I want to take. It is so easy to find something I like and then getting comfortable with it.
The quote is a reminder to me that the deeper I fall into this “comfort zone” the further away I am from being physically & socially active or even pushing myself into a better position. It makes me realize that I still have the choice to break free from these bonds—if I start running. If I open my mind and explore the world around me. Its possible I can still achieve great things.
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