Despite significant evidence to the contrary, the average human is actually very intelligent. We are not able to control all aspects of our life.

A good way to look at life is like a river, we are all in this river: Some in Kayaks, others in Canoes, some in Rafts, too many in Yachts and Cruise Ships. Every battleship is one too many. The water will always keep flowing and take us in a certain direction. Sometimes there is a path to choose; rapids, falls, almost still waters. We can go against the stream for a bit, will always land up in the same spot anyway.

So we adapt. We decide when to lead and when to follow, based on our capability. When unable to process reality and keep living at the same time, we tell ourselves stories to keep afloat. That is where religion comes in.

Unfortunately there are a lot of bad captains and admirals on the waters still. In due time, we will replace them all with proper characters. We are not there yet.

Yet, we stay afloat, lose some boats before their life had come to a natural end, but the fleet will keep going until … time will tell.

Up to us all to support and uplift those depressed, so that they may one day become a better version of themselves again, perhaps even leaders.