Life has its beautiful moments, but it is also filled with seasons of disappointments. People disappoint us. Situations drive us up the wall. We even disappoint ourselves. We work hard at our craft. We invest in individuals. We give our best in everything we do but the results make it seem as if we have not tried.

Our souls are perplexed because we work hard and expect great things to happen but end up reaping meagre rewards. When did it all go wrong? Where did it all go wrong? This is a special kind of suffering. The thought of quitting our passions crosses our minds. Some persons do give in to this temptation.

I recall 2017 when my body was not responding well to the medication that was given to me. There was nothing I could physically do to prevent this. The doctors nor my family could not fix what was broken. I hoped that I would recover to make it to an event that was important to me. However, my body had other plans.

I was frustrated and angry. As a recovering overachiever who is always on the move, I was forced to slow down. The process seemed unending. I could not control what was happening. Then it clicked. Being impatient with the process was not going to make the healing process go faster. I got better eventually, but it took months for me to recover fully.

I learnt much from that episode. There are moments when I need to get things done urgently, but my body will not allow it. My body will never fire on all cylinders every day. There are days when old injuries will act up. I will get sick. Aunt Flo will visit. I will be tired and unmotivated. However, in those moments, I need to do what I can. Even if I cannot manage to do ten things, I should do one and be proud of that.

This, I believe, should apply to all humans. Occasions will arise where we question what the point of persevering is when we are meted with constant disappointments. We expect one thing, but another shows up. It is a part of life. Many factors will not fire on all cylinders every day. Your faith in friendships will be tested. Failure seems to be the only option.

I say, let us learn from the disappointments. Never let thunderous issues prevent us from doing what we can when we can. Navigate these times with wisdom. Grieve, but never let them take a hold of your soul and spirit. Allow them to teach us about ourselves and possibly others. Finally, celebrate your efforts even when occasions are not hunky-dory. They are not in vain. Manage your expectations. Give yourself time. Trust the process.

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