The Veil of Sadness

Over the past 4 years, I felt like I was wearing a black veil of sadness everywhere I went. I had taken a path that was not aligned with what my heart wanted and felt sad and restless inside. I am very disciplined and determined, so I forced myself to try harder to make MBA school and my job in finance fit. However, the more I forced myself to fit amongst my MBA and finance peers, the sadder I became. I felt like my bright, sunny, energetic self, slowly shrunk and was replaced by a slow, deflated, depressed twin.

As I think about the possibilities for the future, the veil is slowly lifting and color is coming back into my life. I am filled with endless ideas for different paths to follow. My energy is picking up and my stature is growing. While, I am still scared of the unknown, my heart is telling me that good things are going to materialize and support will show up, as long as I stay open and positive. I feel like a caged bird that is finally set free - free to pursue her dreams and find what makes her happy.

Have you ever felt or seen someone walking around with slumped shoulders, glazed eyes, merely going through the motions of life without feeling? They are out there wearing the veil of sadness. My wish is to inject courage and confidence in all of those trapped under the dark veil. While it is scary to remove the veil, open your heart, and step into the unknown, doing so will lead you to a place of vibrant colors and infinite possibilities. Finding the confidence to walk away from the situation that makes you unhappy will lead you to place of ease and contentment. So, it is time to lift the veil, unlock the cage and fly into the unknown.