The Lakes
The Lakes Do you ever have one of those days... or weeks... or months... or even years... when you're just done with life as it is? You find yourself glancing at your watch (or up at God) and wondering, “How much longer?” How many more days must I endure before it’s over? How many more difficult people do I have to deal with until I can be free? When can I finally relax without the stress, pressure, and expectations of society—the feeling that I should be doing more or at least fitting in? This is how I’ve been feeling lately—like I don’t belong in this world of busyness, perfection, and chaos. But don’t worry; I’m not sharing this from a place of deep depression or despair. It’s more of a long sigh, and I can’t help but wonder how many others feel the same way. If we all gathered together, would most of us share this sentiment? What if those of us who feel this way could move to an island together? Or even better, a lakeside village. There, we could rest, relax, live in peace, and...