Hindustan Times (Bathinda)

IF AT FIRST YOU DO NOT FIND SUCCESS, TURN OVER THE PAGES OF LIFE

- Satya Pandey Inner Voice comprises contributi­ons from our readers. The views expressed are personal Innervoice@hindustant­imes.com n

Life is full of uncertaint­ies. There is no one can say with any certainty what will happen tomorrow. But, life doesn’t stop in these situations.

Uncertaint­ies don’t always bring in bad chapters in life. They can be a precursor for some good surprises for everyone. But to get to the point of receiving that surprise gift, one must remember that one needs to turn over this page of life, and reach the next page and the next chapter.

I remember the day when I failed in four entrance exams one after another for higher education.

I stopped talking to people, started questionin­g my abilities and was absolutely depressed. I thought I would never be able to pursue my dreams ever.

I wasted almost a month, thinking about what was the reason behind my failure. My mind wasn’t ready to accept the truth.

After some days had passed, I met my uncle to take some advice on how to steer my career forward. And his simple reply changed my life and how I perceive it.

He said, “Life is all about letting go. Leave the things you cannot control. Everyone has some special talent, but if you continue to dwell in the chapters of the past, you will never be able to learn what life has in store for you.

“To know how capable you are, give life a chance and don’t let failure curb you down.”

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