Tuesday, September 21, 2004

There's a place that exists within our world of thoughts. There's no physical form nor can it be measured by space. If I were to describe it in words, it would be a desolate place, reeking with self pity and wailing with agony. A wasteland of loneliness. Ear splitting silence. Shadowy beams of suffering light. A place of unspeakable pain.

This is TragiCity. A place dreaded by every man, sane and otherwise. A place hosted by our very own minds.

Running parallel with TragiCity is Hopesville. A place of soothing calmness and joy. Cheerful laughter permeates the air. Perseverance and forgiveness are the pillars of strength. And most importantly, the light of hope shines through like a beacon.

TragiCity and Hopesville exist in our minds. I wonder whether is it a bad thing to allow oneself to sink into depression. No doubt it's always preferable to be on the other side. Perhaps it's okay to be on 'visiting' basis but becomes bad when you allow negative thoughts to take permanent residence in your mind.

As I walk the path of my life that lies between these two places, may I have the courage to learn and understand life's lessons.

Perhaps nothing is ever so tragic when hope is living next door.

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