If you've ever watched the animated movie "Nemo" then my title will make sense to you. If you haven't, then you need to watch it. I say this sing-songy line to myself sometimes when things get tough. I also say it to friends and family when they are having a hard time and need a pick-me-up. It's just so catchy!
The point (in the movie and in my message) is that when it seems like everything is going wrong and you're just too tired to go on....you need to "just keep swimming." Even if it's in the silly, brainless way that Dory the fish does it. The purpose is to keep moving forward. Because, eventually, you'll end up in a different place, a better place.
I learned this lesson again this week. I felt stopped in my tracks, at a dead-end, hopeless, frustrated, and overwhelmed. But I just kept putting one foot (or fin) in front of the other toward the place I wanted to be...and eventually I made it through. Everything that seemed to be holding me down was suddenly lifted and I felt much better. I just had to stick with it long enough and focus on moving forward.
Admittedly, I can be a Marlin at times (the orange clown fish) and want to sit down and sulk, but I aspire to be a Dory. I aspire to be hopelessly positive, living in the moment, and able to speak humpback whale. Two out of three isn't bad, right? Anyway, if you are going through some difficulties, whether they be personal or academic, I hope that this little clip makes you feel a bit better. I hope it makes you chuckle and let go of a little stress. If your life is just grand and everything is rosy, then you can enjoy this great clip and maybe sing along!
Pass it on.
Lindsey Shelley
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