I realize that sometimes things don’t always play out the way you had planned. Sometimes your plans change, situations change, and even circumstances change. That’s life.
Every experience is an unwritten story in the blank pages of a book. Every chapter has its story and its own morale. A little while ago, I finished one chapter of my life and I am moving forward to the next to explore the world out there.
Things are so different now. I do find myself lost, confused, and unsure of my long-term plans – that I made back when I was still in eighth grade – many times. A lot of the things I planned happened since then.
What I’ve realized through my journey in life is that when I move on from one chapter of my life into the next, I am always discovering myself. It’s really funny but you don’t know how much you can evolve until you look back. You can find out new things about yourself, strengths and weaknesses alike.
Self-reflection is so important in order to build character. My mom and dad always tell me, “learn from your mistakes, don’t look back once you’ve made it. Move forward and keep going until you get to where you want to be.”
Sometimes it feels as if many of us have forgotten to move past the past and keep looking forward.
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the past, living in it, and not realizing that it’s not really helping us.
Personally speaking, I also find that evaluating oneself is important in order for us to learn that no one is perfect and it helps to humble oneself.. I know a lot of the times I find that we (myself included) are so quick to judge others, we forget that we are not flawless.
Ever since I was young, I’ve had a diary. I never thought much of it until now, when I go back to read my old entries. I’ve written my goals, my hopes and my dreams and how I can improve them. I know that not all of them have been improved but I know realizing where ones strengths and weaknesses are is important in order to move forward.
If I look back about a year ago today, I was in a different place than I am today. Everything I once was so sure of has faded right in front of my eyes. But I didn’t lose hope in myself. I kept going and fighting harder. Sometimes I broke down but every time I fell I got back up and fought harder. It’s definitely hard. But every little effort plays a role in moving forward. Today, I am a different person than I was yesterday.
This is a message for anyone needing a little pick-me-up, life is a roller coaster, we just have to enjoy the ride!