I believe that each of us is a Pied Piper
Not in the sense that we carry around a magic flute
And abscond with children when we aren't paid for our services
In the sense that each and every one of us has a very special talent
We have a natural
Some might say even magical
Ability towards something
Unfortunately though
I think most people are too lazy, tired, grumpy, bitter, cynical, untrusting
To go out and figure out what that is
Maybe that heavy metal guy would be a primo ballerina
Maybe that girl would be an earth shattering architect
Maybe that Grandma can cure world hunger
Maybe that disabled child can be a riveting author or comedian
Or who knows really
The possibilities are endless beyond belief
Maybe what you are good at
You have to invent yourself
I don't know
I can't say for you
I can only say for myself
And even then I still haven't figured it out completely
I know one of my great passions is writing
That bring me a measure of happiness virtually unequaled
By any material gains
But I still think there's more out there
More I could do
More joys to find in the world
Which is why I am apt to try most anything
Within reason and/or within my boundaries of fear/safety
Sometimes though
I still push myself
Out of those boundaries
Because I always find myself surprised
At my own self
At what I can accomplish
When I just try
So.....
My wish for everyone
Is to never give up on yourself
To always keep striving
Not in a material way
(God knows that isn't real happiness)
But rather keep pushing the boundaries of your soul
The boundaries of your heart
Boundaries of your boundaries
Until nothing is impossible or
Until you can figure out
How to be your own Pied Piper
At the very least
