My role as an educator has been rewarding and challenging, but unlike Simba, I never gave myself the opportunity to run away and not have consequences. I have also felt I need to take responsibility and have continuously lived my life that way. But things change, life happens. What I realized was that the people I knew were all just living life and doing what we need, until one of them became a parent. I think that is what hit me hard, considering I teach young adults, having my friends become parents is an odd thought. Although I am extremely happy for them, it makes me question what am I doing with my life? My career is rewarding, but where am I going?
When I was like Simba's age, nothing stopped me. I did what I wanted, planned, and took action. I now wonder, what happened to that person? I always tell my students it is never too late to do what you want to do. I think maybe its time for me to take responsibility like Simba and just "start" my adulthood. I am not that same person anymore I once was in college. I am tired, work two jobs, and haven't left the nest completely yet.
But things change. I am at a point where I have just been complacent, and maybe I need to just take risks to see where they will take me. I can't let people hold me back, and my decisions should be solely based on my well-being. In my life, I am only responsible for myself. So, let's see where this adventure will take me. I will be traveling 5,144 miles over the Pacific tomorrow because of a decision I made.