Keep Moving Forward - I

The plot, all the characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Life can hit hard. Sometimes you get knocked down when you don’t even see it coming. Some are cheap shots, some are glancing blows and some can bring you to your knees. When this happens, it’s not about how hard you get hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, but still find the strength to keep moving forward. It’s about having the will to continue in spite of the obstacles.

Let me tell you a story in context of the blog.

There was a boy. Who loved a girl – one sided. She loved him or not, that he didn’t know. What he did know was that she might be even, hating him. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, he couldn’t talk to her. And, after he got the senses to talk to her; it was too late. In all, the thing was that, sadly being an optimistic person, he was hopelessly into her and wasn’t able to get over her. Now, all this was affecting his day to day life; his academics, his lifestyle, his decisions, etc.

This is not any special story. This happens with many people. But, a really good thing was with him. He learnt right lessons, indirectly, from any incidents that took place near him. He eventually leant to, “Keep moving forward”.

He saw a dream one night. He was having supper or dinner with his seven-eight friends at a public place. Then due to some genuine reason, an unknown girl came to her. She said “excuse me” to him, but he was too busy with his friends. He heard her, when she called him one more time. They had a magical, four minute conversation, between them. They felt a heavenly connection between them and even exchanged their number. After the small chat, the last thing they asked each other was their names.

The boy woke up and thought about what he had just seen. He got inspired with the fact that how this could might have happened in real life. He learnt that a thing will surely happen, if it is destined to. You cannot beat time. Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward.

This helped him a lot. He got over her and his life came back to track. He achieved many academic accomplishments. The only key is to KEEP MOVING FORWARD. 


There are many ways to keep moving forward. Which are continued in second part of post. :)

Keep Moving Forward - II

9 Ways To Keep Moving Forward

Forget Regret

Leave your mistakes and regret in the past. They don’t define your value, then or now. When you stay in the past you become stuck and unable to move forward. We all have made mistakes with our job choices, friends and relationships. The consequences can hit us pretty hard. However, to begin learning how to put these experiences behind us – by letting them go, we can begin to live in the here and now. Give yourself the gift of forgiveness and keep moving forward.

Learn from Failure

Learning from failure and having regret are two separate things. Regret is an emotion; a feeling of disappointment along with a modest amount of shame or guilt. But to look back at a circumstance and figure out what went wrong gives you some very important information. This review allows you to evaluate what worked and what didn’t, and more importantly, why. Often when you are removed from a situation, you can look at it more objectively which will allow you to make better choices to keep moving forward.

Ask for Help

You are not alone. It may feel that way sometimes, but there are many people who would extend their hand and lift you up if asked. All you have to do is ask. Consider co-workers, neighbors, or your friends. Often times we are afraid to ask because we don’t believe we are worthy to receive the help. Think about this: we are surrounded by millions and millions of people by design – for a purpose. A hand to grasp, a shoulder to cling, and a face to radiate hope can help you to keep moving forward.

Believe You are Worthy

Whatever your goal, your dream, or your desire, you are worthy of achieving it. The closer you get to it is when the enemy of your soul will begin putting doubt in your mind by playing the self-limiting tapes that say you are not worthy. Replace these old tapes with a newer one that contains the truth – you are worthy to have your heart’s true desire and to keep moving forward.

Take 100% Responsibility

Except in rare and unfortunate circumstances, you are responsible for the quality and condition of your life. Your career, your relationships and your happiness are all under your direct control. Sometimes we choose to do nothing when we get hit hard because it’s just easier and less painful that way. But the real pain is only deferred. You have to live with yourself. You have to live with the voice in your gut, your inner wisdom, that says you gave up too soon or didn’t try hard enough. When you hear this inner voice speaking to you, it’s usually right. It’s your choice, then, to get up and keep moving forward.

 Know What You Want

This isn’t about the how, only the what. In order to move forward in life, you need a firm foundation to step from. Understanding what and where you want to go in life will provide your vision and spirit – your foundation. The how will figure itself out when you know you want to keep moving forward.

Trust

There are no accidents without value. When you get hit hard and land on your back, look for the reasons and for the value in this. Open your heart and trust this happened for a reason. Perhaps it was to test your determination or to alert you to the fact you were on the wrong path. Either way, trust the experience is happening for a reason and be open to making adjustments in order to keep moving forward.

Want it More

How badly do you want it? How badly do you really want to achieve what you are working so hard to accomplish? When you get hit hard, you have an opportunity to answer this question. It’s one thing to say you want to do something, or to be something. But to walk through the pain; to get up and keep moving forward knowing there may be more pain ahead, is a test of your determination and resolve. When you find yourself getting back on your feet, you have indeed answered this question and there’s no doubt you will keep moving forward.

Keep the Faith

Faith: A strong belief in something without proof or evidence
At the end of the day when you are weary from all of the effort and energy you have expended and you are sore and tired from being hit hard so many times, but the dream is not realized, the one thing that tells you to keep going; to get up tomorrow and to keep moving forward, is your faith. Honor this and cherish it. Faith is what makes you human. It gives you energy and hope. And if you let it, your faith will deliver you to wherever you want to go in life.

Because I Still Love Her

She does not love me;

 Why must I dwell on this?

Because I still love her regardless.

I watch her pass me by every day, 

I stay to see her, look my way.

But she never does.

Just because,

She does not love me.

I am sadden by the very thought,

That she will never be mine,

Because there is someone else, in her life.

She does not love me;

Thus, why do i still care?

Because I still love her regardless.

I should stop this love sick melody,

Stop singing the same old sad love song.

For I know that, she will never love me;

But, why does it feel right, if it is wrong?

She does not love me,

I am merely someone she knows, but does not care for;

So, why do I still love her?

I don't know;

But I will still love her regardless.