Dear... I'm holding up the tarp pt 2

[Continuation of the previous post, somewhat like an address to the readers]

Dear reader,
Whoever you are,

Have you read the previous post, titled I'm holding up the tarp? If not, go read it, then come back. You done? Okay.

Sometimes we just have to just do our part and let the others realise and learn the hard way. You've done your part, much more than that. You can let it go, sometimes you'll be much happier that way. 

And if your arms get too tired to hold on, you can also email me, or fill in the contact form. Even though I might not be able to directly extend my arm to share the weight, I'll do my best to find a way to support you.

I'm just glad there's people out there: hardworking, people who selflessly and relentlessly work hard to support everyone. They don't do it for credit - those people are the ones sitting under the tarp enjoying the shelter - but they work so hard for this thing they're passionate about, this thing that they want to succeed. Just for this success, they're willing to hold the tarp day and night. 

But sometimes, it's okay to not be selfless, to think of yourself for a second, to think of your arms, how tired they are, and just let yourself rest for awhile.

If you're thinking, I'm not the person you mentioned above, what are you talking about, Z?

Then, my dear reader, is time for you to take action. Reach out and help support the person who's been holding the tarp all this while, unknown to you and the people around you. And stay. Tell that person, "I'll take over, you get some rest". If there's anything I want you to do, this is it. 

I know how it feels to be the one constantly holding the tarp up. I know how painful, how frustrating it is. I know how doubtful you feel, if I let go, will someone take over? Can I let go? I have had mixed feelings about being the one holding up the tarp. Should I let go, or should I just hold on for a little longer?

I can't tell you to let it go altogether, because I myself can't even gather up the courage, the determination to do it. Or maybe my passion for this thing I'm working on with the others is too strong to be swayed by this issue. I can't bear this thing being thrown away just because I couldn't hold on a little longer.

I'm telling you to communicate. 

Communication is key. 

via

Talk. I know it's not easy, it's hard, especially for me. But if you don't tell the others you're tired, maybe they're too oblivious to realise your arms are on the verge of breaking off, from holding up the tarp. You may not have to delve deep into your feelings, just tell them that you're tired. Tired of being the one who's constantly supporting the whole thing, tired of having to remind them to play their part, much to no avail. Just try.

And if they still don't listen, or take any action thereafter, maybe it's time. Time to reconsider your commitment to this group of people. Ask yourself, is it really worth it? Is what you're getting really worth all the pain, the sweat, the tears when you cry yourself to sleep at night when you stress over these stuff? 

Maybe, there's another group of people out there who can appreciate your efforts and support the tarp alongside you. It's time to let go then. 

To wrap up this post, I'll leave you with this song 放下，旅行, Let Go, Travel, by Dino Lee 李玉玺. I'm not that great of a translator to translate the lyrics to its full meaning, but even if you don't understand the lyrics, try to catch his emotion.

Okay, I'll try my best to translate it to the best of my ability, but maybe it'll be worse than Google Translate in terms of grammar, but the wording will hopefully be able to express the true feeling and emotion. Anyway, Google Translate just translates them word by word, so it doesn't make any sense if you copy and paste the lyrics into Google Translate.

放下，旅行, Let Go, Travel, 

Song and Lyrics by Dino Lee 李玉玺

English Translation by Zelus @ myhopefulpencil [我会尽力而为/I will try my best]

那天 夜这么黑 却难入眠 / That night was so dark, but it was so hard to fall asleep /

不舍难免 会盖过疲倦 / It will inevitably be covered by the shadows of fatigue /

眼眶溢出的水 就让枕头分解 / Eyes full of tears, let the pillow solve the problem /

醒来后应该会 更痛一些 / When I wake up, the pain will be greater /

那句 道别语言 最后沉淀 / In the end, the farewell words sink in /

睁眼后的阳光 就要蒸发一切 / After opening my eyes the sunlight seems to evaporate /

别紧张 只是 表面的一切 / Don't be nervous, it's just the appearance /

某处的大雨 它 还没退 / Somewhere, the storm hasn't ceased /

你走后 留下的空 不会让你懂 / After you leave, the space you left, you won't understand /

担心真话阻扰你 顾虑著身后 / You worry about the fear of the truth behind the obstruction /

我会用我的方法 来拥抱难受 / I will use my ways to embrace sorrow /

请你放下 去旅行 / Please let go and travel /

会痛的爱情才美丽 / Love that is painful is beautiful /

那句 道别语言 最后沉淀 / In the end, the farewell words sink in /

睁眼后的阳光 就要蒸发一切 / After opening my eyes the sunlight seems to evaporate /

别紧张 只是 表面的一切 / Don't be nervous, it's just the appearance /

某处的大雨 它 还没退 / Somewhere, the storm hasn't ceased /

你走后 留下的空 不会让你懂 / After you leave, the space you left, you won't understand /

担心真话阻扰你 顾虑著身后 / You worry about the fear of the truth behind the obstruction /

我会用我的方法 来拥抱难受 / I will use my ways to embrace sorrow /

请你放下 去旅行 / Please let go and travel /

会痛的爱情才美丽 / Love that is painful is beautiful /

波涛之后的平庸 也许你也懂 / The calm after the storm, maybe you also understand /

脑袋一抹表情 牵动着祕密 / The touch of the head affects the secret /

所有刻骨铭心 都留在这里 / All the memories will be engraved and left here /

请放下 去旅行 / So please let go and travel /

心里那一波波 淡淡涟漪 别忘记 / Do not forget the ripples in the heart /

I hope that made sense. Don't worry if you didn't understand the lyrics together as a song, I don't completely either. His song lyrics are so deep, even sometimes I don't understand it in the original language of the song.

Note: If you've got any [constructive] criticism or suggestion for a change in wording/grammar, please, do comment!