Mistakes & Growth/Initiative #36, That life of ours [ENG/ESP]
Life, to me, has always felt like a journey filled with pauses, turns, and lessons. Since I was little, I have often stopped to reflect on where I am and who I am becoming. In such quiet moments, two emotions usually surface: either I feel deeply loved by God, or I feel weighed down by the thought that my character and behavior are still far from what they could be. Even as an adult, that hasn’t changed much. Is not like I expect perfection from myself,but I often wish to be better.
My journey has been both good and rough; two sides of the same road that continue to shape me.
On the good side, I consider myself very blessed. Many times, I have received what I prayed for, and other times I have reaped where I did not sow:) By that I mean that there are favors I feel undeserving of, and love I sometimes feel unworthy of.
One clear example was in my second year inthe university, when I received a scholarship I never even knew existed. It came at a time when I was in great need of financial assistance and it felt like a direct answer to my prayers. That opportunity carried me through a difficult time and became a turning point in my academic journey. Moments like these remind me that grace finds us even when we do not expect it.
When I look back, I see many achievements, academically, socially, mentally, and emotionally. Each one is like a milestone that encourages me to keep pushing forward, knowing there are more possibilities waiting ahead.
But there is also the rough side. I have made mistakes, some of them very expensive, robbing me of happiness and peace. One of such mistakes was not preparing well for my admission years ago. I did not take it seriously and as a result, I ended up studying the course I am in today.For a long time I felt it was a wrong turn that kept me from fulfilling my childhood dreams.
Sometimes I still wonder how life would have been if I had chosen differently.
But with time, I have discovered that this course I'm studying resonates so much with my personality that I now believe perhaps it was always meant for me. So what once felt like a mistake has revealed itself as a hidden blessing:)
And that is the beauty of a journey. It gives us chances to see things differently as we move along. Every day we are given another opportunity to rise, improve ourselves, and make better choices. Nature does not leave us behind, even when we make mistakes and stumble.
One might think that because I am aware of all this, I am easily working toward that betterment. But the truth is, it is not that simple. Each day I face the “monsters” of bad habits I developed in the past. They are comfortable but destructive, hard to break even when I'm trying so hard. Some days I overcome them, other days I spiral back. Yet, in the middle of this fight I am learning patience with myself and faith in growth.
Life for me has become a constant learning process. Every day reveals new lessons and brings people who shape me in ways I don’t always expect. I know I have not yet arrived,between the person I am today and the person I want to become lies a lot of work. But I’ve also realized that I cannot postpone happiness until I reach some imagined destination. Because growth is not a straight line, and life is not a race to the destination. It is a journey.
That is why I choose to notice and appreciate the small improvements I make each day. They may be little but they matter. And perhaps that is what the journey is all about, not just where we are going, but who we are becoming along the way.
I am grateful to our beloved friend, @charjaim for continuing with this thoughtful initiative, which gave me the chance to pause and reflect on my own journey. I also invite my friends @abelarte, @lecia89 @graciadegenios to join in and share their stories, because each journey whether smooth or rough carries lessons worth telling.
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Errores y crecimiento/Iniciativa #36, Esa vida nuestra
Saludos, amigos de la comunidad @holos-lotus. Me alegra sumarme a esta entrega de Esa vida nuestra iniciativa #36, propuesta por nuestro querido amigo, @charjaim, reflexionando sobre "La naturaleza del viaje".
 Con esto quiero decir que hay favores de los que me siento indigna, y amor del que a veces me siento indigna.
Un ejemplo claro fue en mi segundo año en la universidad, cuando recibí una beca que ni siquiera sabía que existía. Llegó en un momento en que necesitaba ayuda económica y fue como una respuesta directa a mis plegarias. Aquella oportunidad me ayudó a superar una época difícil y se convirtió en un punto de inflexión en mi trayectoria académica. Momentos como estos me recuerdan que la gracia nos encuentra incluso cuando no la esperamos.
Cuando miro atrás, veo muchos logros, académicos, sociales, mentales y emocionales. Cada uno de ellos es como un hito que me anima a seguir adelante, sabiendo que me esperan más posibilidades.
Pero también está el lado duro. He cometido errores, algunos de ellos muy caros, que me han robado la felicidad y la paz. Uno de esos errores fue no prepararme bien para mi ingreso hace años. No me lo tomé en serio y, como resultado, acabé estudiando la carrera en la que estoy hoy. Durante mucho tiempo sentí que era un giro equivocado que me impedía cumplir mis sueños de infancia.
A veces todavía me pregunto cómo habría sido la vida si hubiera elegido otra cosa.
Pero con el tiempo, he descubierto que este curso que estoy estudiando resuena tanto con mi personalidad que ahora creo que quizá siempre estuvo destinado a mí. Así que lo que una vez me pareció un error se ha revelado como una bendición oculta:)
Y eso es lo bonito de un viaje. Nos da la oportunidad de ver las cosas de otra manera a medida que avanzamos. Cada día tenemos otra oportunidad de levantarnos, mejorar y tomar mejores decisiones. La naturaleza no nos abandona, ni siquiera cuando cometemos errores y tropezamos.
Uno podría pensar que, como soy consciente de todo esto, es fácil que trabaje para mejorar. Pero la verdad es que no es tan sencillo. Cada día me enfrento a los "monstruos" de los malos hábitos que desarrollé en el pasado. Son cómodos pero destructivos, difíciles de romper incluso cuando lo intento con todas mis fuerzas. Algunos días los supero, otros vuelvo a caer en espiral. Sin embargo, en medio de esta lucha estoy aprendiendo a tener paciencia conmigo misma y fe en el crecimiento.
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La vida se ha convertido para mí en un proceso de aprendizaje constante. Cada día me revela nuevas lecciones y me trae personas que me moldean de maneras que no siempre espero. Sé que aún no he llegado, entre la persona que soy hoy y la persona en la que quiero convertirme hay mucho trabajo. Pero también me he dado cuenta de que no puedo posponer la felicidad hasta llegar a un destino imaginado. Porque el crecimiento no es una línea recta, y la vida no es una carrera hacia el destino. Es un viaje.
Por eso elijo notar y apreciar las pequeñas mejoras que hago cada día. Puede que sean pequeñas, pero importan. Y tal vez de eso se trate el viaje, no sólo hacia dónde vamos, sino en quién nos estamos convirtiendo por el camino.
Doy las gracias a nuestro querido amigo @charjaim por continuar con esta iniciativa, que me ha dado la oportunidad de hacer una pausa y reflexionar sobre mi propio viaje. También invito a mis amigos @abelarte, @lecia89 @graciadegenios a que se unan y compartan sus historias, porque cada viaje, ya sea suave o difícil, conlleva lecciones que vale la pena contar.
Haz clic Aquí para unirte a la iniciativa.
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Life is a constant learning process. Maybe there are behaviors you don't like about yourself, but once you recognize them, it will be easier to work on improving and becoming the person you want to be.
I hope you have success and blessings in your life!
Oh! Thank you so much 🤍✨.
I wish you well too.
Greetings, what you're doing is good. Stop, check if you're on the right path to your goal, and notice your changes. God always wants the best for us; don't doubt it. Wait, trust, and continue on the path of study, self-improvement, and empathy. You're young. Keep going.Step by step. Thanks for the invitation.
Thank you so much. Your words mean a lot.
Grateful for your encouragement.🤍
You have made good choices and I'm glad you are able to acknowledge your mistakes. Thanks for the invite, I didn't know about this wonderful initiative.
Thank you so much🤍. Acknowledging my mistakes has been part of my growth.
I’m happy you got to know about this initiative, it truly is a wonderful one.
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Thank you for your participation. You're right that often situations come our way that we don't ask for, and other times we don't prepare enough for them. What's valuable is the clarity you have right now to successfully steer your path. Best regards.
It was a great topic.
Thank you so much for your kind words.