There are times when although we have done everything we could, we do not achieve the result that we wanted. There are just some things that are out of our control; things that we cannot do anything about.
What happens next?
Depression and heartache loom. It is as if the universe conspired to make everything work against you. You might end up thinking, "Why me?", because you are aware that other people who exerted the same, if not less effort, have succeeded in accomplishing your goal. You just have to admit that you are simply unlucky.
When you have finally accepted everything, your mind suddenly becomes free to think again - to prepare another plan. You might think of trying for the second time around, but is it worth it?
The truth is, you will never know unless you try. However, gaining courage to try again is harder the second time around, given that you have failed during the first.
Now I am thinking, I have failed to see Mt. Pulag's sunrise and sea of clouds - the very reason why I climbed Luzon's highest peak. I have failed to reach the summit of Mt. Apo, though I tried my best to survive the killer trail. The reason for both failures: uncooperative weather.
How could I know if I would succeed in my goals if I try again? How could I make sure that it would not rain? How could I know if a revenge climb is really worth a try?
Is there a hope for second chance? Or should I just let go?
I am still undecided and confused. I hope someone or something makes me finalize the decision, soon. I have unfinished business on those mountains but I need to be motivated and let go of my inhibitions.
I need motivation but unfortunately, I could not motivate myself. I know something that would definitely motivate me, but it is well out of my hands.
So help me, God.
A friend reminded me: To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 3:1
I failed to see the sea of clouds too! I took that as a sign to summit Mt. Pulag once again. And maybe next time I'll prolly take the Akiki trail for a whole new experience. Smile! The universe is awesome :)
ReplyDeletego lang ng go. victories are sweeter because of our past failures.
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Wow, Ms. Pinay Travel Junkie in my site is simply awesome! <3 Yup, I want to return, too, via Akiki Trail (the trail view is much better though it's harder). Unfortunately, I'm gonna need to seriously invest if I plan on returning to the spots where the sunrise/sunset failed me (that means I have to return to almost all the places I've been to). I always include the best sunrise/sunset spots in my itineraries yet for some reason I consistently fail, whether it be a summer month. Sabi nga nila, may balat daw ako sa b*tt, the last time I checked, wala naman.@_@
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement, Rogie. Hopefully, I'll have the chance to return. I still have a long list of "must-go-to" places and I just feel like it's a waste that I have to return to these mountains because of unfinished business. Maybe I'll just try a different trail. At mag-alay ng itlog para wag na umulan.:)
ReplyDeleteHi ate Cris. Can't help but comment. Like Mr. Hunter said, life is not
ReplyDeletesupposed to be easy. And things are better taken in when you know that
you exerted more effort to achieve it. There's always a room for another
chance, so ask yourself, how much do you want this thing? - english
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Yey 1st time nag-English si Pareng Jay. Hehehe oo nga kailangan ko pag-isipan mabuti. Salamat!^_^
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If you need rest then take rest but don't stop. Just keep on going. Life's like that...ups and downs nga daw! But we still have to move on : )
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ric. For now, I should just get inspiration from your blog.:)
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Woah. Kamangha-mangha. Effective na talaga. Salamat! Pasensya na sa abala, wala talagang hilig ang programming sa 'kin, puro galing sa tutorials lang yung gamit ko dito. Salamat talaga pre! :D
ReplyDeletepag may prob ka tanong ka lang baka makatulong ako. ok nadin to minsan kasi nagtatanong ako kung para san mga pinagaralan ko e. hehe. o nga pala pre nago-off topic na ko sorry. Akyatin mo na yang mga bundok na yan baka tumakbo pa yan. sige ka.
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ReplyDeleteI just loved this post, it is so true. At times we really need to have another go otherwise we will never know whether or not we would have achieved our aim.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, after you have been trying for some time, you also need to know if you should carry on or move onto something else, otherwise continuous failing could give you plenty of heartaches ruining the experience you wanted.
Very good post. Brilliant.