When we're not perfect anymore

As we grow up, we begin to notice our strengths and our flaws. We realize what we love doing and what palls us. We’re just not perfect at everything anymore and we can deal with that. But do you know who can’t?

Parents. They’re so used to us being the perfect students and perfect children. They used to be so proud of our straight “A”s, awards, praises from teachers, recruiters, and professors, good colleges, the new job that have so many great opportunities, etc. We were their diamonds.

Then we grew up. And some of us tried to find a job that they really wanted to do and lost about a year or two. Some of us have been stuck for years in a job they don’t like. Some of us are still trying to find what they really want to do in life. Some of us changed their major. Some of us dropped out of school and started doing a business that isn't flying that high. Some of us started to gain weight. Some of us broke up with the person they once hoped to spend the rest of their lives with. Some of us got married and are struggling to get back to work after having a baby. Some of us are still travelling around the world. But these guys are not the only ones meeting new adventures.

Life is an adventure! We may get into crappy situations sometimes but we’re still trying. That’s life! Every day brings us a new sunshine. No matter how messed up life gets, we’re still finding ways to make things work. Our eyes have opened. We have new dreams and we are pursuing them.

At times, we feel that we have too many obstacles to deal with. That’s a part of life. No matter how trivial or great our work is, there will always be forces that try to get us down. Every once in a while, we even take ourselves into trouble with bad decisions. So, is there nothing enjoyable in life anymore? I don’t think so.

If you really look for it, there is always some light shining even in something as tough as life. It may come from a friend, a colleague, a teacher, a family member, etc. With this light, life isn't that vague anymore. I’m not perfect but I’m fine with it. I have my strong skills. I have my friends.  I have my goals. I’m waking up each day to get to my nearest goal. I don’t know how many more setbacks I’m going to have to contend with. I don’t know if my life is going to turn out the way I want. But I’m moving and jumping and kicking and running.

If our parents wait a few years, we will become their diamonds again. Heck, some of us will even outshine those rocks. But they’re not getting younger and they want to see us succeed now. What do we do? Parents only want the best for their children anyway. We spent all our lives complaining to them; it’s only fair to listen to what they have to say. They’re not trying to get us down. Maybe we should start seeing their words as the push we need (or just a push) to get to our dreams.

So, I don’t do yoga (yet) but I’ll end this article with a

“Namaste” (the light in me meets the light in you).