Life doesn’t always work out the way you want it to. Getting what you want all the time is difficult. Sometimes it’s challenging to acquire what you desire, and at other times, it never happens. However, what you need to keep in mind is the fact that even if you are not fully getting what you want, you at least get a piece of it, and even if you don’t, you at least learn something on your way.

I agree with the point that learning new things while working towards a goal is not always inspiring, but what you need to keep in mind is that this is the way life goes! You can’t always get the best because if you did, you wouldn’t be able to learn how to handle or overcome life’s obstacles, and you can’t always obtain the best.

Dealing with various situations is what life is all about. There are times when things are enjoyable and at other times they aren’t, but you should constantly remember that it pays off in the end. Yes, sooner or later, the greatest fruits of your hard effort will always be available for you.

You may consider the example of your everyday school life. Consider studying all semester long, yet failing to do well enough in your regular tests. Without a doubt, this is one of the saddest and most discouraging things. At that time, chances are that your efforts during the process will go in vain, but you shouldn’t be hasty in drawing that judgment. You might not be able to succeed in your monthly tests despite your best attempts and ongoing study sessions, but what about your final exams or boards? Will you let your disappointment take control of you, as you set to take the most significant test of your life?

Needless to say, no you won’t. If you compare how you prepared for the finals to how you did for the prior examinations, you will undoubtedly put in more effort, and trust me, you won’t be let down. This is precisely how life operates as well. Even if you won’t always obtain what you desire right away, your hard effort will eventually be rewarded.

These are merely a few methods to inspire you and enable you to have an enjoyable and stress-free life, along with everything else that has been discussed above.

This life that you are blessed with is a beautiful gift of God. Don’t let it go to waste by being disappointed by insignificant things.

Published in Dawn, Young World, August 5th, 2023