Choose The Hard Path

The past few weeks have been very interesting because I have been dealing with a few challenges across all aspects in my life. Normally, I can get myself out of it but this time it has been hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It was the first time in a long time that I could not explain why I felt that way but I realised that sometimes in life things just happen. It may not be your own doing but you have two options: give up or push through. The reality is that sometimes navigating life is just plain HARD. No matter which direction you go, you will encounter challenges.

The past few months, we have had some amazing weather in London so I start my morning with a 60 to 75 minute walk to exhale and appreciate the small things like looking for ducks or geese on the Thames River. While the walk does not erase my problems, I am reminded how blessed I am to be alive and to be able to walk. I am aware that waking up, getting out of bed, and preparing for work are the first steps to tackle what lies ahead. While the many challenges are still active in my life, I have decided to get up and take one step at a time. As someone who believes that God will only give you what you can handle, I try to ask God what does he want me to learn from the current storm. I do not ask God how long the storm will last because whenever I experience challenges, I always remind myself that this too shall pass. So while we continue to deal with so much uncertainty in the wider world and our own daily challenges, remember that whatever choice you make whether it is to face the truth or be in denial; it is still a hard decision to make. Embrace what comes your way and please know that the storm does not last forever. I am not sure how long my current storm will last but I will choose the hard path by putting my best foot forward and reminding myself that this too shall pass. Keep your head up and let’s go.