Alex Mtaini

I do not mean passivity, which is frequently mistaken for patience. It is passivity that tells us not to fight for our work. It is passivity that takes “no” for a final answer. Passivity is exactly that: pass-ive. We take a pass on growth on our own behalf. Patience is very different. Patience is not the acceptance of weakness. It is the quiet,

I’m swimming under water
My body undulating like an eel on the ocean bed
It is calm and cold…
and risky.

There is noise up there,
Commotion.
I can hear it. Rather I feel it.
Things seem to be happening.

And down here, it is lifeless and lonely;
My breath is what keeps me going,
yet, it is depleting,
but still, it keeps me going for now; How long do I have

live with purpose

if you want to do something do it, and if you don’t, dont. but for god’s sake dont stand in the middle, floundering. You’ll look like a damn fool!