The Stranger

Why do many young people stay so busy? Where does the energy come to keep that pace? Well, for some, I think the energy comes from fear. Some fear being alone. Why? Well, if you grew up with everyone telling you how wonderful you are for the good grades and rewards you received, though you did little work for them, you would know you are not all that good as advertised. You would not yet know the real you. You would know that you are over-stuffed with self-esteem from adults.

On the other hand, what if you were belittled and put down as a worthless failure all your life. You might believe these messages, but a little voice or nudge inside would say, "I am not all that bad!" Again you would not know your true self. In either case, if you were alone as a young adult, you would be with someone you do not yet know. You would be with a stranger. It can be uncomfortable to be with a stranger, especially if it it yourself. Being busy then becomes the escape. So why are you busy today?