Cristina Zenato

Cristina Zenato Instagram – It is a balancing act.
In an era of shiny images, cultured videos, and Al-enhanced moments, it is hard to come to terms with the fact that we seem to live a life where not everything is right at any time. Many-seem to always have all of their ducks in a row and never experience the failures and down moments we go through.
The reality is that most of us are navigating the same issues: the highs and lows of life, work, or academia, the moments of achievement, and the times when recognition seems distant.
At times, we might even fluctuate between the desire to continue and the thought of giving it all up for something easier.
It’s completely normal to feel disheartened, tired, and, at times, defeated. When things aren’t going well, it’s okay to acknowledge these feelings. We can even humorously invite them in for a cup of tea and a cookie. The key is not to dwell on them and remain seated, but to eventually gather the strength to get up and try again.
Remember, it’s not about how many times we fall or ‘fail’, but how many times we muster the courage to stand up and try again.
The balancing act is part of life; it’s part of ourselves and the outlook we want to give to what happens to us.
Life is half a choice. We cannot have it all; the best way is to balance the positive and the negative. If my positive feelings are, on average, 80/20, maybe even 70/30, depending on the events, I know I can keep going, that what I am doing is valid and worth it, and that I am sticking with the choices that work for me.
My choices may not align with others’, and my balance of positive and negative feelings may not match what others expect. But the beauty lies in the fact that there are no set standards; we should only adhere to the ones that resonate with us, not the ones imposed by others. | Posted on 27/Aug/2024 21:29:20