Everything that we go through in life is a chapter in our autobiography. Some of our chapters are incredibly happy, woke others are challenging. That’s okay. That’s what makes life great. That’s what makes novels great.

You don’t simply close the book after a difficult time in your life. You can’t quit and give up when life has turned upside down. It’s just not an option.

While we may feel that every chapter that ends is the ending of our story, but the end of every chapter is beginning of the next. It’s how we handle those difficult situations that determines how the rest will go.

You see, throughout life, hell throughout everyday, we are faced with choices. A lot of choices. Some are simply, what do I eat? To very difficult, should I quit my job? Have children? Get married? But each and every ONE of those decisions will form how the next stage in our life will go.

We control these decisions, both good and bad. We are the only ones who hold the pen in the story of our lives. The question is, which decisions will you make? No matter what, just breathe. If this chapter isn’t what you want, stay off the next one with a better decision.

What you experience now is giving you an opportunity to evaluate your next move.

Before deciding on those major choices, and even the small ones, step back for a second. Think long and hard, where will this lead me? What could happen if I continue on this path? Will I be happy? Will life be fruitful? Or am I making do? Am I just settling for second best?

Don’t settle.

If you’re just starting out or starting over, enjoy where you are. Enjoy the journey of life. Because every decision had a purpose. Every propose has a reason.

If you’re not happy with where you are in life, start over. It’s never too late.