We all meet challenges in our lives. There isn’t anyone who has never encountered an obstacle; big or small, throughout life. From the very beginning of our lives we grow thinking that life is a bed of roses but day after day we realize that this is not the case. Life is full of challenges and sometimes we get the opposite of all what we expected or dreamed of. Some of us aimed to achieve fame, others sought wealth while some longed for fame and power. People then fall into two parts: some accept the reality and succumb to the facts and others defy it and resolve to change it according to their own will but will they succeed or is it mere fantasy?

If for example, one person suffers from obesity. He/she can either live with it or determine to change for a better performance and a healthy life. “It’s genetic! I can’t help it!” This can be one response if this person chose to yield and dwell on the comfort zone. “Despite everything, I’ll do my best and lose weight slowly but surely.” This is another positive response from someone who challenges everything for his/her own benefit. The same vision in life applies to a person of a mediocre education. He/she can either accept the bare minimum of knowledge or pursuit more learning without restrictions of age or facilities. It’s a choice! To be or not to be is totally up to every one’s will.

An oppressed can either succumb to humiliation, accept a low quality of life and degraded means of living or can yearn to a better situation and work to achieve dignity and pride. A strong will makes all the difference. If you do not believe in yourself no one will. Baby steps and better than a standstill. When you sow a seed you are giving hope to yourself and to others. You might not live long enough to harvest the fruit but you will always be remembered for a good deed. Humans do their job and then God takes care of everything else. 

Where there is a will there is a way. Life can be tough and full of obstacles but nothing is impossible. You can always get the best out of any situation only if you have a strong will and determined soul. Two persons may encounter the same hardship. One may collapse and feel desperate and does nothing to help himself out of the situation. The other may take his time to collapse then decide to conquer it. When you believe that everything happens for a reason and that maybe what you thinks is bad for you turns out to be the best that ever happened you have faith in God that is not shattered. Faith is the secret ingredient that adds strength and flavour to your endeavours. 

Think, analyse, look for answers, seek professional help and pay no heed to negative comments. Have a vision and do your best to achieve your goal. Do not give fake excuses. Work hard for life is not a piece of cake. Stay strong and determined. Losing something does not mean that you lost everything. The Indian poet Tagore once said” If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.”