A rolling stone gathers no moss

Proverbs have been used for decades. Perhaps it is their simple and concrete way of saying the truth that makes them so popular between everybody. The easiness with which someone can relate at least one of them to their ordinary life is incredible. Those practical experiences of humanity are the ones that bond us together. As humans we have our doubts, and what is better than a proverb to remind us of the basic rules of life?

                “A rolling stone gathers no moss” can be interpreted in many different ways, but that’s the magic of proverbs. Everyone can adapt them to their situation and no one would be wrong doing so. Let me tell you my version based on the perception of my life. Not so long ago I suffered from a severe depression. I had no animus to do anything, and my body didn’t either. It was hard to even take a few steps to the bathroom because my lungs would get exhausted.

                This feeling of motionless started getting worse. I wouldn’t had encouragement to read, even though is one of my favorite hobbies. I spent all day in bed sleeping because I didn’t have the strength to do anything else. It felt like a strong force pressing my chest letting me unable to do anything. We went to several medical specialists but there was nothing wrong with my heart, lungs, or brain. Finally, a friendly doctor came to the realization that it was everything on my mind. Even though there was no apparent reason for what I was going through.

                I remember his words because those where the ones that saved me. He told me “Push yourself no matter what. Do what you used to like even though you don’t feel like it.” So did I. I gather the strength to grab and read a book and went out every time I was able although it seemed like an impossible task at first. It wasn’t easy but it was possible.

                I started to move again, letting all the moss that once kept me in a bed in the past. Sometimes it haunts me, but I keep pushing myself and moving forwards. And that’s the thing about life, it can consume you if you keep stuck and dwelling on the moss and negative things that surrounds you. We are stones, we might be reshaped during the hard path of life but that’s what makes us special. Thankfully we can move and progress letting everything back.

Feel free to share your experience.
A BIG psychological hug, R.M.