#realizations
Just realized there’s actually way more dead people left on Everest than what’s recorded
It’s not just the people that die trying to summit the mountain
It’s also all the ashes of loved ones scattered at the top by the people that are successful in their climb
In times of distress and issues, not everyone will stay by your side. When the chips are down you’ll realize the true essence of friendships kskssk
I wish I’ve learned that sooner.
Photo Not Mine.
As misleading as it can be, God put you in the position you are in now because He has better plans. He has His reasons and I tell you, you won’t understand it right here, right now, but sooner or later the answer to all your unanswered questions will flash before your eyes without you even knowing it. Yes, failures hit hard and most of the time you find yourself sulking and crying and blaming yourself for inadvertent things that have happened and is happening in your life. It’s normal. Cry all your tears, sulk all your days and blame for all it’s worth. But promise me, after all the crying, sulking and the blaming, get your shit together and pick yourself back up. You’re one strong little fighter!
Maybe the answer isn’t really “no” but “not now”
Be a firm believer of perfect timing. Each day you plot things according your way. You set goals, priorities and you work your way to achieve those best laid plans. Little did you know that God is also constructing His perfectly designed blueprint for you. When things don’t work out the way you want them to be, you question Him without understanding that He has His own time frame. Everything will work out in His time, not yours.
Reward yourself for trying
No regrets, just lesson learned. At one point, you’ve already won because you tried. You took chances even with the possibility of failing. Rather have a life of “oh wells” than a life of “what ifs”. Failures give us chances to be better and wiser. And you gave yourself that chance. You may have failed now but don’t stop at once. Remember: there would be no Harry Potter nor Apple nor Disney if JK Rowling, Steve Jobs and Walt Disney stopped trying.
You are destined for greater things
It might be a bit vague for you right now and you still wonder why you didn’t make the cut. And as to why it’s happening for everyone else but you. Honestly, I also don’t know the answer to those questions. But I know He does. All I know is that there is something more in store for you out there. His plans are greater than yours. Maybe this company didn’t hire you cos a much bigger company will pirate you. Maybe you didn’t pass the supervisory exam cos sooner or later you will ace that managerial exam everyone’s been dreaming of. Think of the bigger possibilities!
Giving up is your mortal enemy
Justin Bieber might actually be right when he said “Never say never.” Giving up is the last thing you want to do especially when your heart knows this is the dream you want to pursue. A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Don’t stop just because you got scarred. Yes, you’re allowed to scream, you’re allowed to cry. But buddy, you are not allowed to give up. Don’t lose your faith. The most amazing things in life tend to happen right at the moment you’re about to give up hope.
So little fighter, believe things will be brighter. Pull yourself up! It may not happen to you now but stay on track and keep pursuing that dream. Never lose your focus. Look forward to the day that you will finally be able to say “I finally made it.” All efforts will be worth it, I promise you. When that day comes, it will be the most satisfying thing that will fill your heart’s content.
Apparently, this is a heartfelt article especially made for you from a 22 year old girl who just came back home from a failed airline screening.
so this is what life feels like
a lot of things
cause me
anxiety at times
life is
beautiful
and it is extraordinary
in that we never know what
it is going to be
like or become;
to beware and to be
scared
of everything and
nothing
at once, it is foolish and
human, for what
else are we to
be
if not in
awe of the
future and in
spite
of the past, all of
which we
never realize our present
becomes.
i am turning
nineteen
and yet i know not why
i note
it
as if it should mean
something to
and of
me. but it
means nothing to
me, for i have
been in
love and i have been in
pain, and i have wanted
both and felt both
go away. yet i am
scared
of being
young and
simultaneously turning
old, and i can’t help but think i am just
scared.
of what?
what
is believing? for many take
years to find their
truth; i am just beginning
to grasp mine and yet, alas,
all men find
a
different truth. a world of
infinite
truths, that to
believe
in all is to believe in
none
at all.
Leaving my boyfriend of 3 years was one of the hardest conscious decisions I’ve ever had the displeasure of making. We were over-all good to each other, happy some days, un-happy many others. Both dealing with personal struggles and doing our best to support each other in the ways we knew best. We had a dog. We were loyal, best friends even, but things weren’t right. We both knew it for some time I believe, but nonetheless we trampled onward.
It wasn’t until my friends wedding when we were having a fight in the parking lot of the reception that it hit me that I was living solely off of another persons emotions and wants. Don’t get me wrong, being considerate of others and striving to make the ones you love happy is important but I had a full blow case of “miss dependent.” My wants were my last concern, my happiness? Not even a thought. I spent my teen years learning self love and growing independent. I was the epitome of “girl power.” That was demolished in three measly years. I was unrecognizable to myself. I killed the 19 year old girl I loved so much. The girl who swore she would never let a person ruin her.
That was the first time I stepped out of his truck and put my needs and my wants before his. He wanted to leave the wedding (and did) while I stayed and had one hell of a time.
Later that evening I was having a conversation with one of the brightest, most beautiful ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and she said something so simple yet so meaningful to me: “You deserve better.” I teared up on the spot. Never in my life had someone sat me down and reminded me of my worth. She re-kindled a spark in me that I will likely never lose again.
Relationships, love, they aren’t everything. I was brainwashed into the idea that my life would not be satisfactory until I had someone to share it with. It’s true to an extent, shared joy is an amazing experience and definitely something most humans desire but you don’t need another person by your side in order to validate yourself or your life. I’m not saying avoid relationships entirely. If you love someone and they love you, go for it! But please never allow yourself to lose sight of your own worth for the sake of a relationship or another person. We must be aware of situations and be willing to step away when they no longer serve or benefit us.
This is one of the most important realizations I’ve made in my adult life and I’m determined to help others see their worth as well.
Closure.
I always thought I needed closure from you. The missed calls, unread texts, and the disrespect was never enough. I felt stuck. Confused. Broken. All because of you. Until I realized…
