Failures--- Meaning and Implications:-

Our nature (read “character”) is shaped NOT through the easiest experiences of life, but during the toughest of times. It is only during the times of adversity and despair that we realize who we really are and what our capabilities are. We understand the flaws in us and fight against all odds to get out of the situation. We know what our true strengths are and yes, the areas of development, of course.

“Failures” are mere setbacks or hindrances that loom our way in the journey of life. Every individual has to go through the failing phases during which life seems to be totally topsy-turvy for him. Things go hay-wire and all his arduous efforts bear him no fruitful result, but failures again. But come on guys! That’s what life is after all.

Pause for a minute and ruminate over this thought-pondering issue- You wouldn't have the knowledge and wisdom you now possess, were it not for the setbacks you faced, the mistakes you had made and the pain and suffering you had gone through.

The problem with us is that when we are at times of difficulty, we blame our so-called “destiny”, and everyone around us. We blame the circumstances for all those untoward things happening to us. “Why does this happen ONLY to me?”- that’s one of the most-frequently asked questions. But trust me readers, this happens to everyone in this earth. Speak to anyone with whom you are close and you share a good relationship. Ask them if they had gone through any failures or any setbacks- heart-breaking tumults, financial crisis, losing someone who was very close to that individual, not getting the required amount of marks they had studied for, or not getting the position/status in the organisation they deserved… it can be anything. And I am sure you will encounter scenarios and experiences which will change your mind. You’ll realize the miniature of the hardships you have encountered in your life.

If you have suffered more than your actual share of problems in life, then perhaps, you are being prepared to serve some greater purpose in life that will require you to be equipped with the wisdom you have acquired through all these trials- that’s what I firmly believe in.

To put it in a more upbeat and positive manner, I’d say that if you have gone through more of hardships and challenges, then there is a considerable chance that you are dwelling a life completely than others. Those who are daring will take more chances in and will naturally experience more setbacks. On a personal front, I’d say that at least you had the audacity of trying something hard and then failing rather than never to have tried it at all. Living life within the confines of comfort zone, in security, will always end up in mediocrity. If you have to achieve something better, you’ll certainly have to try harder than others and then, chances are considerable that you may not succeed at the first instant, or may be even after a couple of trials. But the best part is that the experience you go through when you prepare for something higher will make you a different person--- more knowledgeable and humble.

Cheers!!!