What Inspires You In Life by Chidera A.
‘My inspiration is my drive…it gives me a reason why’. I am not someone that is inspired or impressed by riches, where you are or who you are. I am inspired by a person’s story, by how they got to where they are, how they could overcome every obstacle that came their way and how they fought or fight for what they believe in or their vision. Out of all the stories I have come to hear, know and follow so far, my best has been mine.
There were days when there was no sign of the sun, when no light was peeking through my dark window shades, when the birds had no songs left in them, and hope and joy for life itself seemed so far away and so far out of reach. Depression had a hold on my life, sending me through so much, from anorexia, anxiety, OCD and suicidal thoughts. It was as if life had already ended before it had a chance to even begin.
Then I tired getting better, with every step, jump, tear, backslide, cut, alcohol, drugs, therapy sessions and prayers. Through my and everybody involved in my life’s work, sweat and tears, I got better. From the day I felt the heat of the ray of sun that in some way came through my curtains, and how the birds sang even if in a low volume, the most beautiful melody, hope did not seem too far away anymore.
I have gone through and conquered middle school, high school, and currently striving for college, gaining some scholarships, going for quizzes and having the time of my life, with my passion burning even brighter than before.
I always wanted to be a psychologist because I liked the profession, but because I went through all that I did, I have come to understand the importance of this profession and the role that it plays, as I have come to love the passion I now have that is burning even brighter than it ever could. I was and currently am inspired by my story and my hopes for my ending.
