I was never taught that failure was never an option, because (1) that is an unrealistic way of thinking and (2) it is unfair to be preprogrammed into thinking failure is that cut and dry. Instead, I was taught to learn from failure, and when life knocks you down, how I handled it was more important than what knocked me down. Not that I have had a hard crash in life, but there are days when it feels like my best is not good enough. I think we can all relate to those times when things did not go as expected no matter how prepared we felt. Things happen, and often, it is beyond our control. However we handle the situation says so much more about us and our character than the moment in time that had us at a low point thinking we are failures or less than whatever standard we have set for ourselves. I am far harder on myself than anyone else, and I do not have a good explanation for it other than wanting to achieve the lofty goals I have set for myself. I get on my own nerves when I do this to myself, but at the same time, I cannot help it and do it anyway. No matter what happens, I know that I will get through whatever is bothering me or challenging me more than I anticipated. Lessons have been learned, and more are to be had. That is the cycle of life. While some days I am on my A-game at the top of the literary wheel of fortune, other days, it feels like I am sinking to the bottom of it. Regardless of the struggle, physically or emotionally, the only way out is to go through it, even if it is through trial by error. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2018
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