Editorial Note: Embrace the Challenges!

I wonder why when we make a huge plan in our lives; most of the people around us merely try to discourage us by mentioning all the possible and even unpredictable problems and challenges on the way, finally seriously making a sincere attempt to change our mind. As this is one of the recurring incidents in our everyday life, it’s worthwhile to think about it in depth and make issues clear for ourselves once and for all. We are constantly making new decisions in our life, some of which are determinative and can lead to several changes throughout the path we take. Yet I have often seen that in such cases people around us freak out, panic and try to remind us of all and every possible complication and difficulty rather than encouraging us to dare and take the new step. The point is whenever you want to make a new decision, think carefully and give it sometime before you finalize it. Then while it is in your mind and being processed, ask the views and opinions of a few reliable sources which usually are our parents and close friends. But keep in mind that at the end of the day, and even though you have heard diverse opinions and ideas, which can become really confusing, you are the only one who really makes the final decision, and accepts its consequences. If you take this responsibility in your life, then you will be able to think, act and behave rationally in every step you take and encounter any possible challenge without any serious complication.

Trust yourself and your own intuition and be ready for all the challenges you might face on the way, and eventually feel the excitement surrounding it. If you can change your perspective and see things in this manner, then you will be willing to be flexible and adjust yourself to the new situation much better, while you also enjoy every attempt you make and every single step you take.

This is true in our entire life and can occur time after time. Don’t be under the influence of what others say and think for yourself and respect heartedly your own ideas. Don’t think ahead about the coming problems so that you observe them as gigantic obstacles which will gradually instigate you to give up your plans and purposes. There are people who don’t have the dare and courage to make massive changes in their own lives and they assume that this is the case for everyone. Also some might feel jealous and try to stop you and all the successful accomplishments you can achieve during your life. Keep these in mind and be determined to face the challenges with pleasure!

Sh. Ghandehari