Erick M. Ramos

I was trying to prove to myself — to the world — that I was worth something. I wanted people to see me. To validate me. I was trying desperately to avoid any moment of silence. Of quiet.

… remains aloof, sure that all will happen as it must; and it does not matter much what happens, for ultimately the return to balance and harmony is inevitable. The heart of things is at peace.

…patience, seeing as one who is lazy and indulgent will just say, “Nah, it can wait until tomorrow.” That’s the spiritual cancer of the modern times— procrastination. We say to the world, “My life is not worth living right now, so I’m going to put it off until tomorrow.”