Transformation never comes without pain

Behind every cloud there is a silver lining, and for every bad thing that happens, there will be little nuggets of goodness hidden here and there, just waiting for you to look hard enough and find them. Thank You God, and thank you, you who has hurt me so much, because I'm starting to see the transformation in my perceptions and attitudes towards this wondrous thing we call life.

Whereas I used to love snuggling in my own little comfort zone and resist so badly against anything that threatens to break this ideal bubble, I now embrace different things and new situations. Challenges? Bring it on! Seemingly insurmountable tasks? Let me handle them, so I can get that sense of achievement once I tackle them and successfully conquer them.

Nothing can hurt as bad as being lied to, played around with and failed by someone you won't mind giving up your life for, someone you thought you would spend your life with. And once I recover from that setback, nothing else that comes my way seems difficult any more. Once I have conquered the seemingly unconquerable, everything else dims in comparison.

Whereas I used to thrive on other people's directions and driving, I now make my own decisions and stand on my own feet. I drive my own life, and bring myself to places I never dreamed of going. Instead of waiting and expecting you to fulfil your empty promises, I have made promises to myself, which I can be guaranteed of being fulfilled. No more waiting and failed expectations. When I say I'm gonna do it, I will do it. I won't fail myself. And I won't lie to myself either.