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.
