Life has many
challenges. People go through life facing all kinds of trials and hardships
along with, hopefully, a good dose of the better things of life. When you get
to the twilight years and the end is more near than far, you may realize that
you are not where you wanted to be at the age where you now find yourself. Are
you where you are meant to be? That is a question which faces people, but maybe
they are exactly where they are meant to be at this point in their life.
Life may have
tossed you some lemons along the way. You may not have gotten to the financial
state that you expected to be in at the stage of life in which you arrived. You
may think that life has not been fair. Well, life is not fair. Into every life
some rain will fall. Sometimes downpours will come.
Difficulties,
hardship, and challenges may slow us down from reaching our goals. They may
take out some of the steam in moving forward. However, trials can make us
stronger and give life purpose. They may help the resolve to achieve and succeed.
Trials may help in preparing us for the next adventure in life. Overcoming
trials may seem difficult, but in the long run will add to the strength of a
person.
Believe in yourself
and the fact that you are strong. You have done a lot in your life even if you
feel that the accomplishments are not great. You have lived through many trials
and have come out stronger.
Life will not
always be a bowl of cherries, but there will be many good aspects of life.
There will be happy times and joy in living. The opposite might also be true.
Instead of
lamenting the fact that you may not be where you wanted to be, just continue to
grow and progress. You may be where you were meant to be in life. You also may
have a long way yet to go. There is no reason to ever give up even through the
difficult times. Keep the hope and faith strong to continue the quest.
Americans of
Japanese descent were not where they wanted to be during World War II when they
were incarcerated in the American concentration camps in desolate areas of the
United States. They were not meant to be locked up and watched over by armed
guards. They had done no wrong and were persecuted only for their ethnicity.
The trials were too great for some to endure. However, most people persevered
and kept the faith that things would get better. When they were finally
released after their years in captivity, they moved on and worked hard so that
they could achieve their dreams of where they were meant to be. It was not
easy, but it was worth it to keep trying.
Trials come to
everyone. Learn about the trials which came to Japanese Americans by checking
out this book of speeches and articles about the Japanese American and Asian
American story. It includes facts about the mistreatment of Japanese Americans
during World War II and how they persevered during difficult times. This was a
period when the Constitution did not protect innocent citizens and immigrants
who faced severe prejudice and racism. The book covers civil rights issues and
is available on Amazon. Information on the book and other related books may be
found at the website: http://www.thejapaneseamericanstory.com.
