I know.
It feels like the world is speeding ahead without you.
Everyone seems to be having fun, parties, vacations, shiny Instagram lives, while you’re stuck walking miles in the heat, carrying bags, carrying burdens, carrying everyone’s nonsense.
I know how it feels.
Yes, I do.
It feels like life is one big parade and somehow you missed the float.
It feels like everyone else is laughing and you’re the only one stuck with a shopping list, an unpaid bill, and a sore back.
It feels like everybody is flying, and you, you are crawling.
But hear me out:
I’m not saying you shouldn’t have your life. You should.
I’m just saying, try to keep your head in one piece while having it.
Because life, my friend, is funny.
Oh, it is hilarious!
You scroll on your phone and think:
“Wow, look at them! They’re living! They’re shining! They’re winning!”
And you? You’re surviving.
You’re wondering if the bread you bought last week is still edible.
But here’s the truth, most people out there are winging it.
They’re pretending. They’re photoshopping. They’re filtering.
And you?
You are real. You are grounded.
And that matters more than you know.
So here’s my advice:
Be that person in the room.
The one who still has a head screwed on properly, when everyone else has lost theirs.
If everyone decides to go mad today, can you be the one who chooses sanity?
If everyone wants to lose their cool, their morals, their common sense, can you be the one who says:
“Ah, not today. I’ll keep mine, thank you.”
When the crowd rushes towards trouble, be the one walking away.
When everyone’s losing their coat, their mind, their dignity, be the one quietly sipping tea, observing.
If everyone’s going clubbing, maybe stay home once in a while.
If everyone’s chasing skirts, maybe focus on your wife, your girlfriend, your partner.
Take another look, yes, the one sitting beside you. The one who puts up with your snoring and your dirty socks.
She’s still beautiful. You just haven’t cleaned your glasses lately.
Brush her up. Love her again. Polish the relationship.
You’ll be surprised, sometimes it just needs a little maintenance, not a replacement.
If everyone is getting drunk, high, reckless, can you be the sober one?
Not because you’re boring, but because you’re wise.
Because someone in the room needs to be clear-headed.
For their own safety and for the safety of others.
And let’s be honest, none of this is new.
Men have been chasing women, women have been chasing men (and each other) for ages.
Preferences have shifted since the dawn of time.
This is not a modern invention.
History repeats itself.
So why lose yourself in the wave of every new trend?
Stick to your path, the path that’s true for you.
And let me tell you, being the sane person in the room?
It’s not glamorous. It’s not always fun.
It can be lonely. It can feel heavy.
But it’s worth it.
Being the grounded one isn’t just for you.
It’s a selfless act.
When you stay in control, you protect others too.
When you keep your cool, you stop the cycle of chaos.
Because if you lose your head, who will drive the car?
If you go crazy, who will take care of the kids?
If you get drunk, who will call the ambulance when your friends do something stupid?
So yes, when the room is spinning, when the noise is deafening, when everyone else is flying off the rails
Be the calm in the storm.
Be the anchor.
Be the one with their head in one place.
I know it’s not the easiest path, but it’s the one that will save you in the end.
Save you heartache.
Save you trouble.
Maybe even save lives.
So if this message resonates with you, share it.
Pass it on.
Remind someone today:
Be the sane one in the room.
I am Frank Apokwueze always dedicated to your success, online, offline and in life.
Have a good day.
Stay sane.
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