We all want our share of wealth, peace and luxuries in life. We are always rattled by the tragedies that come to us — sometimes to clear our way to our destination or sometimes as barriers to block our way. The times when we have to go through difficulties, when we have to suffer hardships, those times are actually our teachers that give us lessons of patience and how to continue our journey with determination. Sometimes our hesitation does not allow us to take any step up, but we should always remember that the scariest part is always just before we start. Once, you tackle the fear of beginning something, you avail every opportunity and give everything a try. Sometimes we lose courage to fight the challenges we are faced with and just give up, saying that we cannot do it.

But hope sustains the world. Hope gives you a new start. Every problem, no matter how severe it is, can be solved if you hold the rope of hope firmly.

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Always dream big and keep struggling. We have read hundreds of stories about great personalities who have fought the tough times, and have come out victorious. We call these people heroes because they have shown how courageous they were and how determine they remain throughout their difficult times.

Giving up surely should not be an option. Embrace every challenge of your life as an opportunity for self-transformation, as a chance to build your personality even stronger than before. We, as humans, are the most powerful creations of this world. We should recognise ourselves; we should try to extract that one valuable thing in us that can give us success. Try your hands at everything to find that one priceless talent of yours that can make your name stand out, and that can make you a role model to be followed by others.

And remember if you are on the right track, success will eventually find you. Never leave your righteousness in order to achieve your target. Your attitude towards the people who are associated with you and the etiquette you show to all other people reflects your personality and your character. And if you manage to have a positive behaviour towards others and a positive outlook on life, it will make people hold you in high regard.

Remember, you only become emotionally and physically strong when you keep a practical and realistic approach to life and try to solve the problems you are faced with rather than running away from them.

Try to control negative thoughts, learn to handle stress, and, on top of everything, if you hope for the best out of life, you will surely end up being at peace with the way life is dealing with you.

So, promise yourself to remain calm, hopeful and optimistic throughout your life no matter what may come.

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 8th, 2023