It’s hard to believe that we’re already over halfway through
the year. 2015 (so far) has been a whirlwind year full of transitions,
setbacks, harsh AND exciting realizations, and countless lessons. In what seems
to be the most growth-filled year so far, I’ve accepted the end of many once
seemingly vital things in my life and welcomed the start of exciting and new
beginnings.
I’ve found myself thinking lately that- for someone so
focused on their future- I do reflect quite frequently on my past. I often wonder
why things don’t work out the way that we hope that they do- despite our
resilient efforts. Whether it’s a rejection for no valid reason after a job
interview for a position that seemed perfect for you, or rejection for no valid
reason from a guy that seemed perfect for you, series of let downs make it
especially easy to lose hope. At the end of the day, we can chalk it all up to
one thing- timing. Timing is
everything- and sometimes, it just is flat out not on your side.
The crazy thing about life though, I have
learned, is that what seems like the absolute end of the world is really just a
minor bump in the road. Successes wouldn’t feel so great without past
disappointments, and for these disappointments, we should be thankful. Without
the failed job interview, I would have never been given the chance to land the
job I now have- one that I am far more well-suited for. And thanks to the fact
that things with prior love interests did not work out how I had hoped, I have
learned my worth. To sum this long lesson up, here’s my advice: never settle. The moment you realize
that things didn’t work out how you had planned, it’s time to make a new plan.
Know your worth. Timing may be a big, massive *B word*, but it’s everything. When
things don’t go your way, know that your way may not have necessarily been the
right way. It’s easy to mope and feel as if the whole world’s against you, but
it’s vital to recognize that there are far
better things out there. If it passes by you, it’s not meant for you.
Moving forward, vow to do just that- move forward. Never look back- appreciate
your past but don’t let it cloud your future. There’s an entire world of
opportunity awaiting you in the future, and you’ll never get to revel in that
fact and see what’s out there if you continue to live in the past. Here’s to
recognizing your worth, moving onward and upward and acknowledging and
appreciating that while we may not always have it all under control and well
planned out- there is beauty in the unknown.
