HAVE NO REGRETS..

So many times we have encountered difficulties in our lives, walk roads we wish we never did and regret that journey but in my life. I've learnt to appreciate every turn, corner and bend that I encountered, every hump, every pothole, every straight road, every bridge, every hurdle in my life and I'll continue to drive on...:o))

The road of life is not smooth, lots have travelled on it before you so you are going to find some potholes, from time to time, that's the journey, it's a mixture of both. Just remember to heed the red lights when they come up, the most important part of your journey and know when to continue the journey safely.

The hurdle makes it interesting, very interesting. Let's compare it and say that you are driving along a straight road, no humps to slow you down, no potholes to be careful about, no bends, no uphills, no downhill, just simply driving head on in full speed on a straight road; you are sure to crash.

These little obstacles, which I call lessons, are meant to slow down your speed, in so doing you learn to appreciate the surroundings around you, taking time to look around you, help someone around the bend, slow down to climb over the hump so you don't crash, all these little hurdles are there for a reason.

Same with your obstacles in life, sent to teach you lessons, important lessons to help you unto the next steps and level in life.

I learn to take disappointment in stride, not surrendering but looking to find the lesson in that disappointment. Believe me, there is a lesson in every disappointment..

I also believe when you have exhausted all your possibilities of getting something you so desire even through handwork, prayers and fasting and it doesn't happen; it's not meant to happen.

Don't feel despondent, simply accept it and move on. There are things we'd like, we'd want and we'd crave but if it's not for you, no matter how hard you try it will not materialize. Look at it his way, God has another plan for you. Hence my disappointments in life I've learned not to take it so hard but simply look the other way and think positive.

I have no regrets. Some people would wonder why i would say that when my life journey had not been quite easy. Looking back at it, every problem I encountered brought me to this direction that was destined for me, You can't fight your destiny, it's your path that must be followed.

Always ask God for the strength to carry on when things get rough and learn to be still in the midst of your confusion, yes find your inner peace even in the midst of your confusions and figure out what is the lesson this confusion is teaching you, you'll even learn to humbly appreciate your confusions.

There are time you may encounter people who seem to be of no good to you in your life, they are negative, pestering and discouraging people, but don't be fooled and discouraged, they are there to test you, to make you stronger and resilient in preparation for the rest of your journey. I chose to look at it that way positively.

They are there in preparing you for your further steps in life you have to take, don't buckle under their pressure and negativity but thrive on them. It's a test of your patience, tolerance and how well you handle life from there on.

Mind you, the test never ends for those who haven't put that lesson into action, because some who have learnt it, still will allow themselves to bend when another similar lesson comes up in their lives, the resilient ones usually shrug their shoulder at these tests and acknowledge it as part of life and their journey, and simply move on.

Try hard to not see your life as a life full of regrets, it stagnates your mind, instead be still and figure out all the lessons that were sent and meant to teach you from these good and bad life experiences, you'd sure to see the purpose of your journey.

All the rugged paths you walked and crossed, to get where you are right now, is very purposeful, life is teaching you something everyday and every moment. Are you heeding life's lessons?

Never be regretful of your circumstances, my positive outlook on life has come about from my mindset that all my encounters have taught me a lesson the good and bad, we don't see lessons when we become bitter.

I really don't beat up myself for the obstacles and paths I walked and encountered in my life and my past, they were my destined path that I had to take, I could not have avoided it even if I wanted to. I wouldn't change anything in my life even if I could, they were part of my intended journey meant only for me, to teach me and in so doing will be be of help to others.

We are all sent other people to show us and even stop us on our journey in life, it's part of our destiny. When you meet them, they are suppose to be in your life. It may sound harsh and unrealistic to some because they may have met some really evil people in their lives but everyone you meet on your path has a distinct purpose in your life, reason, season or lifetime?

I can't promise you that your journey will be free of complications and obstacles but it's how you look at life and your attitude towards life determines your happiness in life.

May your days be filled with blessings over pouring, be sure to share some with someone who needs a little and encourage them on their journey.

I may not be rich financially, then that again is a state of mind, but my heart is rich and that's enough to make me believe I'm rich.

Happy journeying.

Written by Dc Perez copyright 2009/07/21