My Daily Motto: Embrace life fearlessly

My friend Yanna and I taking the jump! Photo by Jim Marcelino

       Changes in our lives that are expected or unexpected will never fail to catch us by surprise. It is often a challenge as it initially brings unfamiliarity and uncertainty by breaking the cycle of our daily routine and creating a new one. Change leaves such a powerful impact in our lives because it is often beyond our control, unexpected, and may not always be wanted. Change is usually created through the experiences and interaction we have with others and depending on our perception of it, these experiences can either break us or continuously shape who we are as a person. If we choose to reflect and look upon these experiences in a positive light, we will carry with us something valuable in our lives; wisdom.

     We may not always like the roller coaster of events that occur, but I'd like to think things happen for a reason. For instance, perhaps we were meant to meet people we have crossed paths with and experience what we have. This interaction could range from a couple of minutes to a couple of years. Without the level of impact they entrenched on us at that moment, we wouldn't be the person we are today. We may not get to choose who we encounter in our lives (tinder's an exception haha), but we do get to decide what we will take out of it. The freedom is ours to choose whether or not we want to grow and learn from our successes and failures. If we seize the opportunity to reflect and improve, we will witness the best possible version of ourselves. It is amazing how much power relationships and encounters with other people have in our lives and the lasting effect their imprint can leave on us; big or small.

Some of my own words of wisdom I would like to impart is life will never let you choose. But the great thing about it is it can give you something better if you choose to make the best of it, so embrace life fearlessly.

Have a great summer everyone!