Many of us go through life erroneously believing that happiness or unhappiness is largely determined by events in our environment for instance, how others react on us.

I think I could be a journalist in ten years. Yes, probably. By nature I am frank. I do not hesitate to say anything which I believe is true. And I believe in myself. And yet I think I’d really like to be a journalist someday. I think it is fun to be a journalist. But there are a lot of dangers in being a journalist. I realize that. But I believe in truth. For me, I only have to be honest, write or tell what is true, what is good, what is right. And if you believe truth, you’ll do anything for it.

Imagine yourself being wrapped in a balloon. In this balloon, life seems so rough, full of struggles with much pains and few pleasures. There is no way out. Until one day that balloon breaks. You are on your way out, but something inside makes you long to find somewhere that balloon you were once in. This time, unbreakable, as it soars bravely beyond the thickens clouds.

I have been living with a simple life.
So simple that I have learned to be satisfied with what I can have. I thought that satisfaction would never last, and with the few pleasures I have, I would not long much. But as life took its turn, I pushed myself toward the opposite direction. Suddenly I fell, I stumbled..but I was lifted up!

I have spent my life in struggle of so many things.
A struggle through different circumstances. But life had been unfair to us, I did not win, but lose.

I am not perfect as anybody is,
But in my simple ways I tried to be one. I did whatever I thought was right, and what pleasant to those I dearly love. But all turned out a mess. I ended up a failure.

I turned away and chose another way to pass.
I thought that the struggles was over. I walked with the world. I was on my own. Nobody knows how far I went, except me and my Savior, it was a life so different, so enticing, and so alive. I thought I could have the satisfaction that I wanted. The world was so kind and really tempting..but in the end, it proved to be wrong.

I pushed myself towards that life so different but someone pulled me back behind my tracks.
I didn’t want to go back, so I ran an extra mile away. That running took me to another journey. I was drawn closer with the world. But just when I thought that my journey with the world would never end, I suddenly tripped on my toe. I expected the world to catch me, but I was never right. Nobody dared! They were just there..looked at me fall. I fell again! I was a pity. I was a shame.

I felt so tired and weak.
I was totally lost. It was the darkest chapter of my life. I laid myself in the corner..all I wanted was to rest. I didn’t want to go back, but something inside me told me to stand, but I could not. Then, I came to remember that someone who once pulled me back. As I looked back on my trail, still he was there behind. And even before I could ask Him for help, He stretched out his hand and carried me. I was shedding in tears as He took me back to the path where now I track.

There must be something He wants to look beyond..despite the pains, despite the trials, and despite the heartaches, he wants me to grow stronger no matter what happens. Life must go on! What I can only do is to accept the reality of it and bravely face the future with hope. I may be bruised and tired again and again in reaching the end of life, but with God, I can soar high despite all odds.

“Sometimes when people decide to leave you for good, you have to let them go. No matter how much you don’t want them to, there are some things that are far beyond our control. Even if you have the strength to fight for them, you have to accept the cold harsh truth, the people you can’t live without, can live without you.”

It’s really hard to face a challenge when courage is not there. Sometimes, I pity myself and want to cry with all those hardships that I’m experiencing. When I can’t sleep at night, it’s my habit to think and imagine myself of what I am in the future. How I wished I could be like Aladdin or Jasmine, soaring high in the sky on a magic carpet ride, seeing the whole view of my success.

Everyday, we meet different challenges. Our attitude highly depends upon the success we gain. “Enthusiasm makes the difference,” is a saying we must put in our minds. We can attain our dreams if we have enthusiasm for work. Living in a world without a purpose is like hitting our dreams without an arrow; like sweet candy at night that melts you’ve awaken. You move on through the day without direction. Adversity is the ultimate reason when success is not attained, but let our soul fly like the wings of an eagle and meet every obstacle with courage and determination.

When problems occur, we keep our heads up high and focus on the immediate solutions. “Let us soar on the wings of vision but keep on the rocks of reality.” Sometimes we dream and imagine ourselves on high position but we should never stop to consider the rough paths we have to cross. Relax but never stop climbing the stairs towards a victorious life.

Each of us has our own ambitions and goals in life. And as rational beings, we are bombarded daily with problems and all of those “molding effect.” For us to be successful in our ambitions and goals in life, let’s not forget to put God first in everything we do, because with God, nothing is impossible. Determination is another ingredient for success. We must be persevering and strong in everything that we encounter. We should also acquire the spirit of independence and competence for a happier life. 

Whether our goals are big and small, we have many things to consider in achieving them. Always put in mind to give and do our best to the fullest of our abilities, to strive hard and be ready to rise up especially when trials and obstacles are pushing down. We must set goals and ambitions in an organized manner—a step by step process—slowly but surely. So let’s choose to see life as perfect despite its imperfections. Live life to the fullest—fullest in the sense that what we are doing is suitable in man’s and God’s eyes.

I wanted her too badly and all I can do now is just watch her profile as a visitor, ask our friends if she’s okay, if she’s with someone else, if she still talks about me, if she still thinks about me. I keep reliving our last time together thinking maybe I could have done something different, things may have ended differently. But all is in vain, I can’t have her now, I am nothing to her now. 

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate,neighbor, coworker, long-lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger) but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience help to create who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count! Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before,and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Everyone has private secrets and personal facts about themselves that aren’t easily shared with others. We all want to protect ourselves against criticism and teasing, so embarrassing moments are never really the first thing that we share with others. But the fact is, pretty much every single person has one of those deep, dark secrets that lingers around and is never revealed.