Another older writing of mine...
The inspiration comes from
Listen to the Mustn'ts
By Shel Silverstein
Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
then listen close to me-
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.
Whether by self doubt or by inexperience, many times we go looking for advise from others. So many of the replies start off with all the Nots, cants and shouldn'ts.
There is wisdom in listening to the reasoning behind them for what they are worth. They will come with a history of why those words are valid. For the one who speaks them that is.
Many before have started paths never traveled. They saw an area that wasn't or possible told shouldn't be explored. They did it anyway.
For some, the path ended before they found what they were looking for and will pass on that it can't be found.
Others will tell you of all the pitfalls and injuries inflicted along the way and say it shouldn't be done.
Many will say unless you have or are xyz that you mustnt be based on their idea of xyz.
Listen close to me: you can have what you desire, need or strive for. Yes, there will be times you find a dead end, a pitfall or new definition of self but that is part of the journey. That is the joy in the final destination. The map that came from you forging your way in spite of the roadblocks of Can't, Shouldn't and Mustnt.
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.
