Finding my finiteness
I've heard all the stories of touching the impossible. I've believed in all the clichés about the infinite potential of humanity. Maybe they've driven me at times, too, towards things I could've never imagined as a teenager. In a world that is becoming increasingly individualistic every day, I've worked on pushing my limits, telling myself that I can do anything I put my mind to. I can reach any milestone I set out for. While humanity's potential is infinite, a single human's potential isn't. There's a village behind every successful person - a nurturing mother, a tough-love giving father, a sibling to lean on, and many more. It's no wonder that people feel the need to thank them when they achieve their milestones - at award ceremonies, at their graduation. Despite all this, no human achieves everything. The most successful athlete might struggle to have stability at home. I've seen high IQ individuals struggle to read body language and ig...