Life is not certain; there are times we will feel like we are not doing good enough. Someone next to us can make us feel that way by the words of their mouth. It can also come from failure, rejection, and disappointment. Probably watching other people succeed while you are stuck in one place, and you will start feeling less of yourself. It will get to a point where we will be asking ourselves questions, wondering if we are really capable of achieving the things we dreamed of achieving.
It is a normal thing because it will surely happen. When it happens, find the strength to keep moving and keep your hope up high. Life is not a bed of roses; in their times, you will feel tired of trying. You may smile around people while silently you are dying but pretend that everything is okay. Even in difficult moments there are some parts of us that will still encourage us to keep pushing.
Everyone has what inspires and motivates them for me; I draw my strength whenever I remember that my present situation is not the complete story of my life. For the fact that I am facing a difficult moment doesn’t mean that life will always be bad. Failing doesn’t mean we are failures; being disappointed doesn’t mean you will make it. Being rejected doesn’t mean you are not unwanted, for the fact you are not succeeding now doesn’t define who you are.
We exist in a world full of comparison, and it can’t be avoided. We always see people celebrating every day by buying new phones, cars, or houses or even achieving their goals; the only ones we see are the ones who need to go public. We don’t see their struggles, rejection, and disappointments. It is very bad for us to keep comparing our life with someone else; it always makes us feel less of ourselves.
I didn’t need anyone to encourage or motivate me; I just realized that strength truly means moving at my own pace. Not everyone will understand your story; that is normal. Some people will underestimate me, while some will see my dreams as something that is unrealistic. One thing that has always kept me moving is their opinion does not determine my potential. Always try and remain yourself, however far you have gone.
During difficult times we focus so much on what we want and forget how we started. Whenever I think about how I survived, I think about the moment I handled a difficult moment. All this means that I am stronger than the difficult moment.
I have been able to survive because I surround myself with people that value my worth. We all need people that will encourage and motivate us.
Life sometimes will make you feel small. People will look down on you. Plans will fail, doors will close, and there will come a point you will doubt yourself. But it shouldn’t be the end of you.
Keep trying; keep growing whenever you need a break. Please do that; don’t let disappointment convince you of not having a future. Be yourself, and one step at a time.
This is my entry on the weekly prompt #ladiesofhive
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