once i consumed my morning treat, i went inside and checked my facebook account. click on here. click on that. view some photos. the usual. i was unconsciously informing myself about some recent accomplishments made by some people on my friends list.
then a thought hit me..
success and accomplishments happen differently to different people. most people live their lives at best during middle adulthood. and i know i am young. i am part of the young adults who just started manipulating their own lives in a way they wanted it to be. though there were some who managed to accomplish a lot during their early years of adulthood, it doesn't mean that i could now define myself as a failure. i am too young to feel miserable for the lost things or even for the things i don't have which are beyond of my control.
at first, i neither believed nor understood some people i look up to as my mentor. they told me that i am young. there are still a lot coming on my way. so i must not rush things. i would just respond with a simple smirk and say "should i get old first before getting the things i want?"i could answer that question myself now. "No. i don't have to be old before i could accomplish anything." "...but given with the circumstances, it was my own acts and the way i have managed my time and resources that lead me to this." even though i have let a false thought of failure linger on my mind, i was able to develop skills and inner confidence in my profession. it is not that too big but i know that i am proud of that simple accomplishment.
i know i will read this post in the future if i fail to fight my self-nemesis inside me. and i want to give this piece of advice to myself and to others who is struggling to find their place and sense of direction in life:
"success never defines you. and accomplishments, whether big or small, is something you must be proud of. you have done a lot for sure and you just haven't recognize it yet but believe me.. you have done a lot. you may meet a lot of people who have accomplished so much and be stunned like a kid staring at a meteor. be amazed, be dazzled. but most of all, be inspired by them. believe that someday, you could be just like them if you have given yourself the will and the drive to be successful. the path ahead is still long. and like learning, success never stops. in the world of success, time is indeed precious but rushing things won't do anything good. stop luring yourself with negativity and depression. let your heart lead your way. learn to forgive yourself. keep believing. do not lose the faith in yourself and your ability to do something amazing. keep your faith with God. set your mind for success. for you may never know, tomorrow is the day that you've always been waiting for.."