Life is...

Sometimes, we feel that we have done everything that we can in order to do or get something but we fall short of our expectations. Life is not as we expect it. Just like you, this year was also very challenging to me due to some health and personal difficulties. I felt that I was not in control of my life. It was a struggle because sometimes, I’d feel depressed. The only saving grace is my relationship with my friends and fellow volunteers. They continue to encourage and inspire me. They do not let me give up even during the times when I’d feel so down. They told me that it is just a phase because of the hormonal changes that I’m experiencing. I can find happiness and the strength in the people whom I work with and serve in the community because despite the hard times, they are very resilient. Being positive is very important especially if we are faced with a lot of challenges. Life is full of ups and downs and the idea of going with the flow I think is much better than just feeling down and in the dumps. This year was very challenging and knowing that there is hope for the future can always spur us to move on and forge ahead. Just like in your case, things will be better and if you continue to persevere and believe in your dreams, ultimately you will be able to achieve it. A phrase which comes to my mind is a slogan from a show which goes this way: Dream, Believe, Survive! I believe that you can do it.