A New Course of Action

After yesterday’s confrontation with an old friend I soon realized that a new chapter in my life was emerging. We all try and hold on to the past when really we should focus on our future and the new adventures ahead. Changing our lifestyle will open new and exciting opportunities and ultimately will make you feel better for yourselves. Being friends for over a decade made it tough to drop and forget. This was once my “best” friend so the process of completely changing may take a while to get used too.

 For teens the transition from high school to the work place can be down right rough. Life changes and friends disappear. The process may result in times of stress, so it’s best to follow a well-planned direction to make the transition easier. When placed in confusing times I found it best to create short and long-term goals to stir me in the right route. Again this may be very difficult to overcome. I’m not saying to drop the ones you love, but if they only create problems it’s time to reconsider your options.

Challenge Yourself!

 Today I want to shift my attention to someone that many admire for his hockey plays. Max Pacioretty has gone through so much in his personal life. As fans we often only pay attention to athletes on their play and frequently forget that they too have lives. Max has only been playing in the NHL since 2009 and already has a medical history including:  facture cervical vertebra (C4), and recently had surgery for an appendectomy. Two major health issues in such a short period of time, and yet Max is still playing the game he loves with passion. He never seems to show a conservative side to him. These are the athletes that need to be looked up to by kids- the athletes that go through so much and never give up, or slow down on their dreams.

Having challenges can be very tough for most. To some it can be a breaking point in their lives, but others use their struggles as a motivation to get stronger and to succeed at whatever cost. I know for myself finding a way to move on is extremely difficult. At times I almost gave up, but alternately I became stronger as the days passed. I can only guess what Max went through. Every man starts out equal; it’s the great ones that succeed through tough times. We all go through difficulties. How will you handle it?