No choice but to swim

In life I find those who take a stand and who go against the flow in order to remain true to themselves to be the most inspirational influences.  How simple it is to be typical and 'follow the leader'.  No, no no.  It's about being an individual.  The road for those of us who believe in the phrase "I'm free to be me", don't travel so easy.  On this road we encounter loneliness & rejection - almost to the point where you stop and think somethings wrong with me.  I have learned to stop thinking that way.  I think it's a natural thought pattern after years of being an individual.

To those out there taking a stand in honor of your liberty, continue to fight the fight that wages war against your life.  Stand tall, stand strong...this road is only so long.  When no one calls to give you those words of encouragement to go on, remember that we all have inner strength inside us.  I remember nights when I prayed and truly believed that someone would be sent my way to give my encouragement.  Almost every time, I was left feeling lonelier that before - loosing more and more faith in mankind and my 'friends'.  Through those terrible experiences I learned that inner strength is found when you're alone and have no one to rely but yourself.  It's either sink or swim.  True fighters look at it from one point of view: SWIM!  No choice but to swim.

I say never give up, never give in...seasons change.  And know that your day is coming.