Moving On Feels A Lot Like…

Lost In The Algorithms: Daily Odyssey #5

There’s a quote by Joel Osteen that’s been circling my mind like a catchy tune. It’s about moving on. He said, “You must make a decision that you are going to move on. It’s not some mystical force of the universe doing the heavy lifting; it’s you, all you.”

His quote is one of those hard truths that hits you like a shot of bourbon.

This idea of moving on is a lot like finishing that last sip of a strong drink and realizing the night’s just begun. It’s not a leisurely stroll through the park; it’s a relentless climb up a steep, unforgiving hill. It’s a battle with your inner demons. The ones that cling to you like shadows. It’s not about erasing memories or pretending the pain wasn’t real. It’s the decision to close one chapter and start scribbling the next, even if your hand’s still trembling.

I’ve always been a bit of a dark man who held on to things.

When I was drinking, I was a night owl. That man in the dark corners of a bar with nothing but a glass of whiskey for company. Now, it’s the opposite. I find solace in the early hours of my desk with nothing but a cup of coffee for company.

In these moments of solitude, I’ve often thought deeply about the nature of life and moving on. It’s not just about…