D J N Singhal

Kathmandu,

A beginning to your journey is deciding where it is that you want to go. The beginning of living the life you aim is deciding what you eventually want to be. All is possible to him who believes, to him who has a definite goal backed by the determination to achieve it, no matter what the odds. The world will stand aside and let this man pass, this man who knows where he is going, who strides majestically with steps firm and faith unshaken. Where there is a will there is a way and an optimistic and enthusiastic heart will definitely find make it.

Great achievements invariably require long, tortuous and bitter experiences. One has to resist ruthless persecution physically and mentally to win. One must rise above disappointments and neglect setbacks. Nothing is good or bad but thinking makes it so.

Failure in itself is not bad but letting them depress you is a calamity that could happen to anyone. One of the most important lessons to be learnt in life is to never give up, never quit.

However trying the circumstances, however rough the weather, however hostile the society; one must never give up. It is not only when you are being put to test that you must have courage, confidence and positive attitude. Positive attitude can be developed. It helps you face heartbreaks and depression in the face of failure, disappointment and loss. After all, life is not a series of rainbows and fancy happenings but a hide-and-seek game of shocks and surprises where bitter pills have to be swallowed without questioning the dose. Just passing your university exam and receiving your degree is not enough. One must face the test of life boldly and pass with flying colors. May the following lines inspire you:

"When joy takes leave,

friends betray

Fortune frowns and

springs depart

When you are left to

your dismay

Allow it face with

shattered heart

The tempest on the shore

You feel lost as never before

When things are

no more the same

Try once more and

play the game

Wipe the tear and stop the cry

Sky is the limit if you try"