Life's appetite

A vast kaleidoscope of life

Posted by Unknown , November 11, 2011 9:53 AM

Life as we know it is similar to a road, it has always given us bumps along the way, street signs to guide us, a traffic light to tell us when to stop or when to go. But often we find ourselves caught in traffic that seems like eternity, so idle, and "stuck". Like many journeys, its all variables, some will seek and find a direct route and others will wander and become distracted for a while or even fall prey to detours. There are moments, that against our will, despite what experience has taught us and expected us to learn, fears and discontentment sought us. Like a mirage across a dessert. Personal happiness as we see it shifts as it goes, comes into near focus and disappears, again we stand in the middle of nowhere.

We live in a world where there are no instructions and maps to where we have to go, no GPS telling us to turn right or left if we get lost. But even before we struggle looking where. We have to know that we have a long road ahead of each and everyone of us, to take the first step of this road is asking ourselves "Is this where I' m suppose to be?" The question may be easy to answer but its difficult to really act on the next chapter. We keep on thinking and planning to do something, and yet we are paralyzed in our mundane routines of our everyday lives. There are those who are blessed with the gift to find and realize that "sigh" of contentment that they have. But on the other side of the world lies people trapped within their own shadows wallowed in depression. A whirlwind of thoughts of "what ifs" and "why didn't I". Experience gives us the opportunity to learn lessons. There are no mistakes, just lessons. There may be initial success and a lot of disappointments, but a master once said " The secret of life lies on falling down seven times and getting up eight". Don't look back at times to see what you have lost but rather what you have gained.

Part of being contented is overcoming our personal travesty and that this, whilst suffering, brings us pleasure in the overcoming- the rising after we fall. We may be trapped and imprisoned by a life we once chose, but never can we tell that "it's just that". Only your last breath can stop what you can achieve. Let time be your friend not your enemy.. experience, your responsibilities to drive you to the limits and not stop you.. discipline, and choices to use as a gift and not a burden..life.

One thing worse than quitting is being afraid to begin.. always remember that doing your best is more important than being the best. Trust in yourself and take that leap, take the risk and you will find the rest along the way.

Wrtitten by:
Rochelle "Sam" Real