life is like a box of chocolates

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
-Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump really couldn't have said it any better. Life really is like a box of chocolates. You never what what you're going to find when you look inside. And when you do, it's surprising, because you may find your favorites and, then again, you may find some chocolates that weren't really your first choice. But, you don't get to decide what comes in the box. You just have to wait and find out for yourself.

Life is unexpected in this sense. Each new day comes with new surprises, new opportunities, some good and some bad. You really never exactly know what to expect to come the next day, the next hour, or even the next minute. Of course, everyone makes their own decisions. But, with those decisions come consequences, and you don't get to choose the consequences. A lot of has happened in my life lately, both positive and negative. I wish I could simply erase the negative, but it doesn't really work that way. I have had a lot of hurdles thrown at me lately, some that are difficult to jump over. Somtimes I feel like I'm just dragging my feet, day to day, trying to get to the finish line. Some days, it seems like I'll never make it, like I could just easily give up in the last stretch. But, what's the point of giving up? Do we give up just because we are struggling? Do we give up just because it doesn't seem like life will ever get any better? Well, no. Giving up is a result of fear. Of course, I'm not always going to be courageous and you don't have to be either. You don't have to be brave all the time. Sometime, you have to let your fears, your worries show, because if you just keep it inside, no one will be able to help you. Those that love you will not be able to support you the way they are supposed to support you, love you. However, when it comes time to pull through that the last mile, that last lap, those last few yards, that it when it's time to be courageous. That is when it's time to hold on to what you have left. That's when it's time to have faith, time to hope, to know that you can do it. Because you will never have to face anything that you cannot overcome. You can conquer anthing, everything. Sometimes it feels like the weight of your problems is holding you back. Yes, it may be slowing you down, but that will not keep you from finishing. And once you cross the finish line, you know that you can do anything. You know that this is your moment. This is your life. And, while some things may be unexpected, know that whatever happens, you will get through it. But, life is not only about the pain. It is a time of rejoicing, of celebrating the amazing gifts that you have been given. Find joy, find happiness in the things you love. Find happiness in the people you love. Don't take for granted the what you have been given, because you never know what you're going to get. And you never know how long it will last. Don't waste time wondering about the unexpected, but enjoy the unexpected when it comes.