Why Not Now?

It never ceases to amaze me how many people honestly believe it is too late for them to get married, finish high school, go to college, mend a relationship and the list goes on. When I talk to these individuals, the most difficult question for them to answer is "why"? More often than not, I learn that it is never the task itself that is impossible. However, when you fail to believe in yourself, something as simple as smiling may become difficult. We all have, or have had moments of doubt, stress and fear that disable us from becoming the greatest person we can be. Coming from a society of instant-gratification-seekers, I know all too well about abandoning my pursuits when the outcome was not favorable, or swift enough. I once believed that the odds were stacked against me. And if you believe that the odds are stacked against you, it is likely they are growing as you read this text. See, odds do not sleep, they do not eat, but they most certainly grow. And do you know how? You. You make them grow with seeds of skepticism and flowing waters of worries. So how does one defy the odds? The correct answer is, you do not. You simply do not allow them to exist. By changing the outlook on your life, you can cut through titanium odds like a hot knife through butter. To those who have sound philosophies, I say, maybe your philosophies do not need transformation, but application. And for those of you who are lacking solid philosophies and principles in your life, I strongly suggest you start today. I know many will read this and shrug off my statements. I totally understand that, because it is exactly what I used to do when somebody told me what I needed to hear, instead of what I wanted. So why listen to me? I am not rich. I do not have a Ph.D. And more importantly, I am not part of some ridiculous reality TV Show. You should take heed to what I have written so maybe, just maybe, my mistakes, will not become yours. But most of all, I genuinely care. Why else would I write this? I do not need to spell out every detail of my life, but if you converse with anyone who knew me before, they would tell you how I have literally turned my life around. And trust me, there was no magic wand, no traumatic accident, or no term of imprisonment. It was sheer will. The will to change. As I write this, I can only hope that I inspire someone else to do the same...