Moments Pt. 3

One evening, a couple of weeks before my 20th birthday, I was lying in bed, staring at the ceiling not able to fall asleep – contemplating thoughts that only seem to sneak into your mind at these times, when you’re not occupied.

“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”

— Blaise Pascal, Pensées

Then I thought, shit – I’m almost 20, how many 20’s do I have ‘till this present experience comes to an end. Three… four, at the most? And yet there’s still so much I’d like to do, to discover, to experience. I felt humbled, and motivated to keep moving.

I’ve always felt a high level of responsibility, not only for myself, but for others as well. However, once I turned 20 my shoulders felt heavier from the weight, weight that only I could feel.

My fears have subsequently been translated into inspiration, and action.

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For more moments:

• Pt. 1

• Pt. 2

• Pt. 4

Moments Pt. 2

A click went off and my mind switched lanes. I got out of the house late last night and started running, for the first time in years, and the next thing I know I’m a mile in. What caused the click? A need for change. I was tired of going through the motions. Tired of rationalizing failure. The game knows when you’ve put in the work, if you’ve exerted all your effort. It’s merciless but ultimately fair. 

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For more moments:

• Pt. 1

• Pt. 3

• Pt. 4

Moments

A first glance that simultaneously pulls smiles from both ends and connects them with laughter... like you already knew each other. Who's pulling the strings? The better question is, how are you going to capture the moment?

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• Pt. 2

• Pt. 3

• Pt. 4