Madison Casey By Madison Casey on June 20, 2010 at 11:14 PM,
updated June 20, 2010 at 11:24 PM  I used to think that
lighthouses were the beacon that would guide me through life. I
would circle, watch, and wait. It wasn’t enough though. The
lighthouse guided  me to a certain extent but then just kept
circling. I didn’t really move on.  I used that lighthouse.
Thinking over the past few years since the chaos of the
separation and divorce the lighthouse isn’t serving me well
anymore. I followed the advice of experts and I listened. But no
more going around in circles doing what is expected of me.  So,
I need a new symbol.  Now, I’m a kite.  I’m soaring. It is not
just a starting over or a new beginning, but much more. It is
like I’ve only ever just gone through the motions before. Didn’t
really live.  So, how is it different? Lots of ways. I talk to
people whenever I want. There is nothing and no one holding me
back. I don’t worry about what other people think either. There
was a time when I worried about what