The first step of freedom is the most difficult to take. Going further away from loving your cages, to finding hope in the dewdrops of new beginnings just outside your shell of comfort can be overwhelming. As the scorching heat of the sun hits you with each moment away from where you came, you yearn to walk back home, a way that is more familiar to you than what is ahead and what is yet to come. It is harder but sometimes facing your fears is the greatest victory to cherish than the rewards themselves. You'll have to walk a long way and the path will only be yours to take. There is no one who would pave the way and turn the boulders of life if not you. And as the journey continues, it will be harder to do even the simplest of tasks. You'll trip, you'll fall, but make sure you rise back up. Set small landmarks, achieve small goals and find pleasure in doing so. As twilight takes over, you begin to admire everything around you that is part of your journey. You become less self-conscious and realise everyone has their own journey to take. At the end of the day, you will find solace in the peace of the night. Wherever you are, you've come a long way. Don't turn back.
