An Open Letter

An Open Letter
(for all my kids out there)

My dearest kids of yesterday, today , and of tomorrow,

I want to share this so that you can reflect at whatever point of life you are at.
As we grow, our lives will be governed and shaped by so many things...like responsibilities and obligations. We long for many needs, we have many, many wants,; but we learn that we can never have it all. Life doesn't always go the way that we want to.

But I cannot say it enough that we do have a choice...and that one crucial choice lies in the attitude that we adopt in the face of adversity and hardship. Talent and aptitude are not enough to get through life's challenges.

It is so easy to blame so many things; people or circumstances, but it is up to us to do something about our own lives. Each man will question life...will question God...and find no answers. Your answer to life is by answering how you live your own life...and that means, you take the responsibility of living life to the fullest. What you do today, will affect your tomorrow.

Your attitude matters: - if you decide to be miserable, and whiny...and blame others, your life will be miserable for sure. If you decide to run away from your problems, then you have made the choice to keep on running for the rest of your life. If you decide to develop a positive outlook, and be responsible to ensure it is there...then there is a good chance of you having a fulfilling life.

Sure, there are things like luck, or 'fate'...but you cannot rely on those alone. But at least, no matter what happens, you can still hold your head up, and say, "I have given my best...no regrets."

So go ahead...be your own best friend..and tell yourself...Each day is going to be meaningful for me...Each day, I will accept and face my challenges...Each day, I choose to do what is right for me...Each day, I will appreciate what I have, and learn to bounce back despite the odds.

So, if you survive at the end of each day, put a smile on your face, and whisper a prayer of thanks to God for giving you the chance to live.

To my 4E and 5N kids, all the best for the prelims.
Have faith, be strong...for it is through fire and ice that iron turns to steel.
Do your best.