Sunday, August 05, 2007

We are all running in this race of life. Whatever we do, it is just a part of the race. Be it the beautiful scenery we come across or the rough terrain that we have to endure.

It can be any difficult moments in our life that we find it difficult to pull through, but we are not alone in this run. Everyone else is running the same race as us but at different pace. All of us have to go through the same situation. It is not a race to see who come in first but to see who can complete the race in the end.

There may be trials and obstacles that we may find it difficult to endure. But there are others who are in the race as well. They are there to encourage us and some may even stop and run at our pace. For those who have completed the race, they are all by the side giving us their blessings. Friends are there to give a helping hand when we need it. It doesn't matter who is helping who, what is important is that both can savor it years later.

It is true that two runner in the race can clash into each other and tension may arise. Even between two friends, it can happen. But it doesn't mean that it marks the end of the two. It just means that they are on the same track and they are doing the same thing. It means that they are on par with each other and have the same frequency. We should be glad that someone we know is close by instead of turning around and blame the other party who did nothing wrong. There is a higher order that placed the two together.

The road may not be as smooth as we imagine it to be. There might be a landslide, earthquake or even muddy ground. This may come in the form of a broken friendship or relationship or even a setback in a major exam. But we can be glad that if we continue on, we will get through it.

We may get weary or tired. But it doesn't mean we can give up. We just need to slow down and regulate our breathing. Take a look at the beautiful scenery by the track or think of something else. Maybe to find someone to run with us for a portion of the journey or maybe the whole distance. The last thing we need is to overestimate ourselves and continue to push ourselves until we collapse.

Let us take this as a process of our growing up. To learn from the process itself. Not to dwell into any setbacks. It is just a journey we all must go through. Looking back years later, we can all enjoy every moment of it.