The Start of Something New

"Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly."

Robert Franklin Kennedy wants us to know only one important thing in his quotation above and it is to allow ourselves to commit mistakes. Isn't it true that almost everybody feels like it's the end of the world when it comes to committing mistakes? That's what I feel too when I receive a failing mark in my report card. The world crumbles in front of me. It's hard to accept. However, we should erase this idea in our minds, because, if we did not, we'll be really sad, and that's for sure. Not only it will affect yourself, but it will also affect the people around you.

I heard and watched reports of people, who hurt themselves or killed themselves, just because of a little mistake. At times, the reason could be, "I was reprimanded by my parents. I failed them and I cannot accept it." At times, the reason could be, "I was fired." At times, the reason could be, "I thought he loved me, but now, he left me!" Or perhaps, the reason could be, "I have a failing mark in my report card." There are still many more, of course and these are only examples.

I understand the situation of these people and it is really depressing. Yet, there is no need for them to do such things that either could hurt them or kill them. What if you're the only child of your parents, then you ended your life? Is this what you'll repay them, after all that they've done? What if you are the bread winner of your family? How could they survive without you? What future is in store for them? Let us not include them, if we really care for them.

When you commit a mistake, it's okay. You'll not lose everything. Don't be ashamed to stand again. Mistakes are not the only thing that keeps you alive. There are other things worth crying for. Be sure that you will never commit it again. We're lucky that God made us like pencils. We could erase our mistakes and make it right. Only we could make it right. In our mistakes, we could learn a lot from them and eventually, we could succeed because of them. Let us not think of negative things, for it could happen in reality. As they say, "As you think, so it is."

Our life is too short. God gave life to us and we should not waste it, but be thankful for it. Let us always think that our mistakes are the start of something new.