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What now? What will you do the moment you reach the end of the road? Is it time to give up? Is this the end of your journey? Will you still look forward to seeing the sunrise even in total darkness? Will you still continue living when you know you are dying inside?



So many questions racing in your mind yet answers are like finding stars in the middle of a rainy night. The pain is unending, the suffering is tormenting, the purpose has no essence, and the only way out is to quit.



The lowest of the low has caught up on us and is pulling down even our dimmest hope. What reasons could ever bring us back to life when our very own spirit is on the brink of giving up. On these trying times, we are fighting against ourselves and we can win or lose based on how we call the shot.

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I had my own share of trying times. And the funny thing about this is caughting you off guard when your world seems in perfect harmony. You just can't imagine the agony, as if all of them are in a hurried downpour at the same time.


It's hard to be in a situation where you feel like all alone, stripped of any kind of hope or consolation. Each passing moment is a never ending torture. The pain and anguish is tormenting your very soul. And no amount of comforting words from friends could ever appease your heart in grief.



Your world is darkened. Your mind is clouded. Your faith will be tested. And you've got nowhere to run. Suddenly, it's a dead end. What now?

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And when you experience that wonderful morning, alone in solitude and witnessing the sun slowly rising in the east, it brings you closer to yourself. This is the kind of experience that we seldom encounter. And mind you, it will make you realize a lot of things especially those things you've missed and most probably, ignored.


Self realization is a journey towards acceptance and self healing. We cannot deny the fact that we have so many shortcomings but when we come to the point of accepting our weaknesses and failures, then, we come to terms with ourselves. And when we learn how to accept our limitations, it could be a start of a renewed existence.


A moment of solitude allows us to explore not the world around us but the world within us. It will make us realize so many things and most importantly, it will open our eyes to certain realities and perspective about who we really are and what we are. And when we set foot again to the adventures of life, our every journey now will have a deeper and worthwhile meaning.

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They say that whenever you follow your heart, you can never be wrong. But is it wise to follow one's heart in making a tough decision? Or would you contemplate and act based on reasons and options? In most cases, it is really difficult to deliver a sound judgment the moment you step in that situation.



That's why it would be of big help to spend some time alone and ask for some heavenly guidance. We don't have to act and decide in a hurry if we still have doubts. It would be best to find ourselves first and pray for guidance. And when we can't decide after the much needed contemplation? We don't have to hurry.


They say that challenges are laid before us because heaven knows we can hurdle them. And when solutions to problems seem elusive, in His own perfect time, answers will be revealed. Probably, not today but in the coming days. All we have to do is to wait for that one perfect morning where our worries, just like the darkness, will be swept away by a clear and beautiful sunrise.

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For no apparent reason, there are times that I would like to spend a quiet time all by my lonesome. It's not that I'm a loner or an introvert but a moment of solitude would definitely mean a lot. Being alone for a moment, I consider it as a precious opportunity to gather my thoughts and recharge my spirit.


Let us face the fact that we need some time out. We cannot afford to be with the crowd at all times. And it would help a lot if we can retreat to our solitude and gain some peace in the process. And when we are all alone, it is such a blissful and a luxurious moment to cherish.


A moment of solitude allows us to buy some time especially when pressures are just around the corner. Being alone for some time allows us to evaluate our thoughts and weigh our options, define our perspective with clearer reasons, and act accordingly based on a guided heart.