Stumbling Blocks

In  life when we are all running towards our goals, individual and collective, we are in a lot of hurry to accomplish what we set out to do. For the sake of our goals we take chances, we make compromises, we take positions and of course we work hard . But some of us move faster than others, and the others get left behind. Why?

Of course this is nothing new in it, human beings have been grappling with external elements all the timeIn life when we are all running towards our goals, individual and collective, we are in a lot of hurry to accomplish what we set out to do. For the sake of our goals we take chances, we make compromises, we take positions and of course we work hard . But some of us move faster than others, and the others get left behind. Why? 

Of course fate and external circumstance play a great role in determining our trajectory in life, and for that we only have recourse to prayer and  a positive attitude towards life , a belief that good things will happen. But there are many internal reasons that determine how our life goes. For the sake of our own selves, it is important that we keep those factors in life under control that we CAN do something about.

One crucial but usually ignored factor in success is health. If we are in good health, and physically fit, our body can work more, take more stress and our mood remains ok, which keeps the temper down and allows us to make decisions without clouding our judgements. Regular healthy habits, avoidance of harmful substances and diet, all play their role in helping us live a better and more successful life for longer and absorbing the shocks and stresses that life is going to throw at us in any case. 

Another great factor is determination and self image. We all have a self image in our minds, who we want to be and who we are, and a faint map as to how to become who we want to become. It is our determination in life which makes us get there. Our self image can never match reality if we don't make efforts with determination to do so. Our will makes us change ourselves and our world to a large extent.

One factor is keeping your spirits and confidence level up. This is related to both your health and your experience in early life, but keeping a positive attitude and believing in yourself goes a long way  in keeping the verve alive in a person to work, make an effort, and to enjoy life. If you believe in yourself, only then do others believe in you.

Negativity and overt suspicion is a great stumbling block to progressing in life. Its not to say that these things don't exist, but one does well to ignore and work around these fears. They are only as real and matter only if you believe they exist.

Another hurdle is too much pride or insecurity, which leaves us unable to reach out to others and kills relationships. The inability to have successful relationships significantly reduces not only our ability to have a successful and happy life, but also affects our health as all the scientists say. Our own hangups should not stop us from giving and receiving happiness in life.

The biggest stumbling block is the inability to stand up for what is important to you, but also not being able to keep a balance between what you want and what others want. that balance is crucial for human beings, individually and collectively. 

We can't control our fate. But we can control our actions that many times determine fate. And of course, our faith can change fate.