Just breathe

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There are things in life that don`t let you breathe. You don`t see them – there are just there fallowing you like a shadow. Passing one by one in different moments you almost do not notice them.
Until one has decided to crush over the other, and over the other- blocking your throat while you try desperately just to breathe naturally. And you don`t even know why all these things that looked naturally before, now are so uncomfortable – choking you. Maybe there were never natural, you just assumed they were also because they never attacked you in the same time.
And it`s not a movie, it`s reality.
Your boyfriend/ girlfriend has decided to break up with you the same day your boss told you there`s a downsizing, so you are out. And you never noticed that your relationship was going bad – because you were so stressed working over time, doing the job for your colleague that got fired a few months ago because of this freaking economy- and you were pleased that they kept you. But now it`s your turn. And in your love life she/ he just had enough of you not being there or not really listening because you were still thinking about that contract stipulations.
And you also have to leave the apartment because clearly one has to move out and it`s going to be you because she/ he rented first.
And it`s now that your mechanic is asking you a fortune for repairing your car. And it`s now that your mum is calling you to tell you that your younger brother is getting married.
Do you still breathe?
Ya! But you still have friends. So, you call. One is moving to Florida- you didn`t spent too much time with him/her lately, one is telling you : “This is what you deserve for being such a conceited person!”…and one…one is even worth then you, so he can`t really help you.

Are you still there?
Hooray! In the movie- you get out of the city to chill and meet this wonderful boy/ girl that turns out to be the love of your life and she/he has an amazing sister that helps you get the job of your dreams. Happy ending!
Yap, but it`s real life here – so you just pack and leave to your mummy. I won`t say anything else if you don’t get along with your parents!
So, just breath!
If you really messed up this time- just pack and start over! New job, new love- and more important some new attitude! Next time you`ll pay more attention to the external factors that may lead to such an awful situation and you`ll try to ditch them! So, keep on breathing!

Week-end philosophy

This week-end was Kevin free time for playing computer games. Kevin is 10...ya, so he still has to obey parental rules.

Somehow, his parents decided to make a trip to Niagara Falls. Kevin was very disappointed and sad-he couldn`t play games.

It was sunny and beautiful outside and the fall was spectacular. They walk around - even in the mist, covered by the water drops.

After they crossed the mist- Kevin seemed thoughtful.

What`s wrong my dear? aked his mum.

K: You know I don`t like to be in here because is my week-end of playing games!

M: You can play games some other time.

K: But, there is something good in this.

M: You see the majesty of nature...Or you think of something else?

K: I got wet! Is this good to be wet?

M: No.

K: See - I can catch a cold. And what happens if I catch a cold?

M: ...

K: I stay home. I can`t go to school. And if I stay home- what can I do?

M: You`ll stay in bed.

K: Ya...and I can play even more computer games. So, there is something good in this...

Nothing to tell, my dear friend

Do you have friends?
Of course...you do.
But what does a friend mean to you?
You chat, you share common ideas...you are there for each other...and then... you don`t call for months.
The next thing you know is that all of the sudden you miss that friend and finally you call or BuZZ a messenger box.
Hey, how are you?
Fine, thanks.
How about you?
Fine.
Something new?
No, how about you.
No.
Good.
And that`s the entire conversation you can link after years of great friendship.
Did something change?
Or you meet with that person and in 5 minutes you are again the best friends in the world talking about nothing and everything. Nothing changed- no matter time or distance.
How come?
It`s like with your own child. You love him so much, you put passion in his growing and then heflies away. Of course, you`ll always want him around you - but that`s not possible...and when it comes visiting you are again the same affectionate parent.
Love doesn`t dissolve because of time or space. It`s not really demanding - it`s there to share...even if you have nothing new to tell- a friend is always there just for a smile.