Too Good for the Rat Race
By Kaelyn Brown
The reading “Beyond Life in the Red” really resonated with me in numerous ways.
One of the most important people in my life took his life about a year and a half ago. At first, I was upset, angry. I questioned why he would do that to everyone who loved him.
I could not fathom why or how someone could do that.
Reading Niall’s piece really brought up some emotions for me, in a more positive light.
I thought so much about how Gray was a “rebel” if you will
He was aware of the rat race, he outcasted himself from it.
His rebellion was in a peaceful way, as he was quiet, but stood for what he believed in.
The part of this reading that made me realize so much was that Gray taught me that it was okay to rebel peacefully
It was okay to not agree with the system
He also lived so much in the present, never dwelling in the past or future, which is something I admired about him most.
He taught me some of the most important things that I know
Sometimes, I think that he was just too good for this ‘rat race’
He was too good for the little credit that he received
Sometimes I think this world didn’t deserve him.
But
I know I am not angry anymore
I am grateful
I am grateful for having such a role model in my life.
I am grateful for the lessons that he taught me and continues to teach me.
I am grateful for Niall’s piece and what thoughts it has evoked.