When we try to describe our journey in life, most of us might think in terms of "tough"," war", "battlefield" or even "race". All of those words can precisely describe how tough life can be, especially when we are working hard to achieve something, to prove our existence and not waste the time we were given in vain. But how about less aggressive terms? For example, have you ever thought of comparing your life to something as simple as riding an elevator? Yes, an elevator! This probably seems vague in your mind, so allow me to borrow your attention for the next few lines.
Imagine a scenario in which you are inside a skyscraper, and you want to explore the highest floor of the tall building, say the 35th floor. Obviously, you decide to ride the elevator. It's very crowded; due to that fact, some decided to get out before the door closed. Maybe they were right. After all, who wants to be stuck in an overcrowded cell, with a man stamping on your foot and another coughing in your face? One by one, the crowd leaves the elevator as they reach their destinations, but there you are, standing inside the metallic box for what feels an eternity. You probably envy those who step out from the elevator after a few storeys up, while you have to make it all the way to the top.
Does that remind you of something? Have you not noticed a resemblance between the situation above and your life journey? Alright, maybe things are still blurry and needs some clarification. Think about it this way: the highest floor (the 35th floor in our example) represents your biggest life goal, the dream you have been chasing and running after for so long.
Based on that, it's easy to conclude what the time spent riding in the elevator means. That's right! It refers to the long path to take for the sake of achieving your goal. The men stamping on your foot and coughing in your face are the obstacles you have to deal with during your journey; no gain without pain as you know.
Using the same reasoning; the people who refused to take the lift impersonate everyone who abandoned his dream facing the first obstacle. As for those who stepped outside the elevator; they are divided into two categories: the first group are those who had life goals easier than yours so atomically their path is shorter than yours; and the second, which includes individuals who gave up everything and walked out midway.
But what about envy and what feels an eternal waiting? What do those refer to? Well, they simply represent the same feelings everyone gets after watching others getting what they want while you still aren't there yet As a result, many will feel disappointed and lose all the passion they once had, doubting their life choices. Worse, they might falsely convince themselves with ideas such as their inability to get what they are after.
Sadly, that's a fatal mistake. That someone succeeded before you, doesn't mean you are hopeless or doing things the wrong way. It only means you are aiming higher than they do which normally means your road is harder and longer than theirs. But keep in mind this, the hardest victories are the sweetest; reaching the 5th floor is easier than the 35th floor. However, remember that the higher you ascend, the better view you get through the windows and vice versa.
In the end, I can only place great emphasis on the last point; do not give up what you have been after for so long, just because someone gets there before you. Also, isn't it amazing that a whole life journey can be described as riding an elevator?
Amazing