For the years I have lived, I’ ve picked up some lessons and experiences from other people, books, articles among others. I’ ve always had a wonder from these experiences, especially the negative ones; the hurdles, challenges, and mistakes. Why do they all make life seem complicated, hard and puzzling?
Somebody told me; we make life for ourselves; if we want it to be complicated, it will be. If we want it to be simple, then we will have it simple indeed. I recently met a beautiful young lady who had a cute smile and so much potential in her. However, she had a problem. She told me that challenges in her life knocked her down and that life had no meaning anymore. She had gone through discouragements, heartbreaks, and disappointments. All this made her feel and be miserable deep in her heart. She could not handle it anymore.
All this kept me thinking about how hard life can be at times and if there exist ways in which we can tackle the challenges we face today.
And this is what I came up with.
S-Stay Positive
It’ s true that everyone faces tough times in life. However, complaining and pitying oneself never helps. What about staying positive and hopeful that someday you will come out of a particular situation and things will get better? I’ m sure you will experience determination and inner strength to become a winner. Staying positive is an important aspect which we should apply in life.
I-Inspire around
If you never knew; somebody somewhere is looking up to you. He or she is curious to see how you handle and manage the situations in your life. Every choice you make is a learning curve for them and in one way or the other, they will emulate you. It is, therefore, necessary that you become an inspiration in your deeds and choices in life. Now you know!
M-Make Peace with your Past
I’ ve made some mistakes in my life in the past. However, I forgave myself and no longer use them to destroy my present. There are people today who still have not been able to make peace with their past, and it derails their present and negatively influences their futures! It’ s very necessary therefore that we make peace with our past.
P-Polite but firm
This is one important aspect which most people especially the youth don’ t apply. We all have values, and they should always be involved in our lives regardless of what others think. Let’ s choose to be assertive and to stand by our values politely without condemning anyone while doing so. It will save us from many troubles.
L-Love your God
It’ s necessary that we love our God. Loving him should be shown through honoring Him and obeying His commands. His commands will save us from sin, shame and discouragement, enabling us to live in harmony.
E- Expect Nothing in Return
This is linked to the aspect of helping others in life. A lot of us mistake helping to being an investment. It’ s not! Once you decide to help someone, just do it with all your heart and expect nothing in return! It will save you a lot of heartaches and disappointments.
Yes, It’ s true life can be challenging at times, but we can make it simpler by following S. I. M. P. L. E
I wish you all the best and God bless you so much.
Charles W Msilanga.
ITS JUST S. I. M. P. L. E