Getting to know myself.

Look within.

I never really understood what it was I was looking for until I found myself. The journey of life is not only characterized by our choices but also the circumstances and nature that surround us. it is the nature of humans to be ambitious. Even at my age I still feel the pressure of dreams not fulfilled and the desire to attain success in all aspects of life. I have wandered and struggled even to the extent of giving myself up for success if that’s what it takes. 

Nevertheless, in the midst of my journey, even at the height of my assumed achievement, I am still not satisfied and contented. I realize that my achievements really weren’t enough or what I thought were missing in my life. Therefore I am still indebted to finding that which my soul longs for. I was told if I were to count my blessings, I would first count my struggles, which made them possible.

 To conquer the world, one must first conquer oneself. It was in the midst of my life I realized I am what I am looking for and what my soul longs for. I found that I am the center that every other thing resolves. I am the happiness. The peace, the prize. Until I am happy, nothing around me can feel interesting . Until I am peaceful, nothing around me will feel safe; until I am whole, nothing around me will feel complete.

 I must appreciate this present moment to be contented with what the future holds. I must conquer myself to conquer the world. This is not saying that the discovery of my self rids me of everyday troubles; rather, it shapes and strengthens my inner peace and happiness towards greater self-satisfaction, happiness, and growth, which otherwise I have been lacking and searching for all my life. I found myself, and I am keeping myself from being distracted, discouraged again