Finding My Own Path
Unconventional would
probably define much of what can be said about my perspective on life and
living, not out of trying to be different or rebellious, but seeking out what
gives me purpose, joy, and fun.
Nothing in my work
life resembles what others before me have experienced. I chose a path driven by
curiosity, exploring what interests me, and finding opportunities where I was
recognised for my abilities and how I might change things. It has been turbulent,
successful, and rewarding.
The Pursuit of
Happiness
Yet, it is in the
pursuit of happiness that I might have been the most misunderstood. It is as though
living your own life becomes a challenge to others, through no fault of your
own, viewed from cultural or societal perspectives.
However, I do not
want to make this a weighty piece of psychological reasoning, as it is a day
of celebration. Reflecting on how finding someone special can change your world, that is an undeniable fact.
Seven Years Ago
Seven years ago, I
met someone whom I would not have initially approached. They came to say hello,
and we started a conversation. As we sat at the bar talking, the world faded
away; an undeniable connection between us was established.
We met again for
lunch before parting ways, one thinking it was a fleeting holiday encounter,
and the other wondering what might develop. I saw a future after nearly a
decade of silent grief at the death of someone I loved, but I was too timid to pursue that
relationship boldly. In my youth, I saw obstacles, barriers, hurdles, and
excuses; we all suffered for it.
A Leap of Faith
When this unexpected
turn came, as I was not even actively seeking it, it felt different. It was
new. I didn't hesitate; I seized the moment. A long-distance relationship,
nurtured against all odds, fulfilling in countless ways, grounded in hopes fuelled
by a dreamlike imagination that only living can make real.
Every moment is lived and cherished in the realisation that I am truly, madly, deeply, and
wonderfully loved. We have laughed, cried, fought, and made peace; struggled
and triumphed, but most importantly, we discovered the power of companionship,
trust, love, joy, and the enduring strength of desire in making things happen.
A Happy Anniversary
To all of this, I
wish you, Brian, a very happy seventh anniversary. You mean the whole wide
world to me. I love you dearly and thank you for your indescribably
unconditional love.
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