Even good things can go bad

I'm not talking about food here, but about an honest intent at a better life. I think I've stressed myself more than I should have over the past couple of weeks. What was once a healthy attempt to try to do better turned into a horrible obsession towards perfection and delusion.

I'm not quite sure how it happened, but I can say that my ambitions and desires got the best of me, and the slightest shift felt like magnitude 8 earthquakes that broke apart mountains. It was only until today, when I took some time in reflection that I was able to regain some control of sanity and try to figure out a healthy outlook once again.

Even though I know that life has its ups and downs. Even though that every door closed can still leave open a window of opportunity. Even though there's faith, good karma, friends and family. Your own emotions can get the best of you. You drown yourself in those desires and let it take control, and it causes immeasurable stress in mind and body and ultimately your heart.

Finding balance is key in all aspects of your life, but I think it's especially important in managing your goals and objectives. Reach as far as you can, but don't let the fact that things aren't working out get in the way of your progress or overall happiness. I know it certainly took hold of my happiness when I kept looking at the wrong with laser-like focus.

In life, there are things that work your way, and things that don't. I think when they don't you try harder, but you stay open minded to the alternatives. Your heart will probably be jumping and screaming for you to keep going after the one prize that's near impossible to reach, but don't let it take over your entirety and burn inside of you in such a way that it makes you miserable and filled with pessimism, fear and doubt.

Whether or not our goals are achievable, it's more important to have a good head on your shoulder and figure out the greatest happiness that we can achieve, and of all things, I believe everyone is capable of being happy... as long as they pursue the right paths.