Last week, I received good news from three different friends of mine. Those were news of success, achievement and accomplishment.
The first news was from someone who had received rejection despite their best effort. Their best was not good enough. They held on, and finally outgrew their failure by striving for alternative, hopefully better options. Their story was of "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
The second news was from someone who had finally reached the milestone, that they had set out for years back. Theirs was a long, arduous journey full of frustration, setbacks, and uncertainties. But they did not give up, and eventually reached there.
The third news was a story of climbing a ladder of success. Their story was of dedication, focus, clear goal and patience. They started out small, took one deliberate step at a time, and gave their best each time.
I felt thankful that they shared the good news with me. Although I have not been an intimate part of their respective journeys, I was aware of them by our conversations now and then. I am sure they might have felt a sense of "I am not good enough", "I won't be able to make it", "This is too hard and painful", and many other difficult emotions. But, in the end, they made it. They are winners of their own battles. And what sets them apart from everyone else is the fact that they did not give up. They marched on, in a style that was their own.
My heart goes out to each one out there who are struggling. Just hang in there. Your day will come. :)
