The Night is Always Darkest Before the Dawn

Life's not always easy. In fact sometimes it's downright hard! Most people can only keep a smile on their face for so long through the difficult times until it starts to take its toll and frustration sets in. While its true that we are ultimately in control of our lives, many times it does seem that our most realistic options are limited, especially when we have people who depend on us that will be significantly affected by our decisions. In these situations it's important to make the best choices based on the options that we have at the time. It's important to make those choices that bring us closer to our goals in life. These choices may be simple, but that does not mean that they are easy to implement. Sometimes simple is hard. Just ask the smoker who just needs to stop putting the filter to his lips........this is simple, but hard. Just ask the couple saving up to pay for a decent down payment for their first home........all they have to do is save, but there are so many other distractions that are asking for their time and money....things that are so much more fun and appealing than just putting money in a bank......simple but hard. Ask the person who is starting a new business and changing the way they make money.........it looks so easy in your head and on paper, but then the time to carry out the plan happens and something often seems to go wrong..........simple but hard. There are a million other examples I could include here. When we don't perform like we think that we should it can wear on out minds and motivation. But we can't let it get us down for long because we need our mind and spirit to help us rise above the negative feelings.......over and over again in some cases. There will always be set-backs, even when our plans are simple and well thought-out. In between the perfectly detailed blueprint and the manifestation of the thoughts and ideas that generated it.......life happens, and it will present us with challenges. Life is meant to present us with challenges, and it is up to us to face and overcome them. It seems that no matter what the goal is in life, there is always a price to pay. We will all pay for what we desire in one way or another, and this is what makes the accomplishments that much more enjoyable. If everything was just given to us then it would have no value............

They saying goes, "the night is always darkest before the dawn". This definitely seems to be true in many situations in life, especially with the things that we place the most value on. Just remember to keep fighting for the things you want. If you falter, then pick yourself back up, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward!