It’s been awhile ever since my last post. And, that’s because it’s been a while since I had time to actually sit down and write. Looking back, I feel that I have come so far by striving hard to attain and push forward towards my goals. However, the ocean ain’t calm. When something begins to stir, I will tend to panic and struggle mentally to deal with the circumstances.

Life always seems to present us with innumerable challenges and problems on a daily basis till our last breath. While reflecting, the Disney movie ‘Moana’ came to my mind. Moana draws on legends to tell a story of bravery. It calls for young people to embrace their family and community while also being brave and authentic. Moana’s big song, “How Far I’ll Go,” is covered with both warmth and wisdom.

Notably, life presents us with challenges when we set out to accomplish something great, so if one is going through tough times, it probably means one is taking on a big project. This can be illustrated in the movie where Moana has heard the ocean calling to her since she was a little girl. Doors will slam in your face where Moana loses her hope to save her island and community. However, she picked herself up, dust herself, and knock again. That’s the only way to achieve her goal in order to save her family and community. This reminds me that loss of hope is temporary. It might just compel you to pick yourself up and move forward…

As 2016 is coming to an end, it’s hard to believe 2017 is almost here! And whichever path we choose, it will always have been the one we needed to learn the most. Whether you believe it or not, you are enough and you deserve to be happy. It has taken me a while to come to terms and I still know that I am enough … and so do everybody. One last conclusion is that achievement will never be as fulfilling as the journey. If you are not able to enjoy the journey with those around, then the end goal becomes meaningless.

“Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.” ― Anne Frank