A positive outlook on life... You're off to great places.

In life it is inevitable that choices will have to be made. Pathways will occur leading to different outcomes, and unfortunately we won't experience all of these; but the choice we decide to make will lead to other pathways determining our lives.

Recently, I brought a book for someone who made the decision to take up an opportunity, as I feel this book is inspiring and uplifting despite it perhaps being a children's book. This book is 'Oh, the places you'll go' by Dr Seuss. The words inside conjure up feelings of positivity and motivation to do well in life and to look forward to things which are to come.

'Oh, the places you'll go' illustrates a boy (referred to as 'you') who is on a journey to find his place in the world... Through tribulations he succeeds and through congratulations he continues to rise. His situation is identifiable as I read the book, as I feel we are all on a journey starting from the first day of our lives, and even more so as we grow older. We are constantly attempting to fit in and find a place which we feel comfortable in: working and working until we are satisfied with where we are.

I highly recommend you read it, here's the link to the words:
http://homepages.ius.edu/harrisla/places.htm

I adore this book, as not only does it give hope to those stepping into 'new paths' or 'journeys' in their life, but it gives a sense of the endless opportunities which are awaiting us. Despite it being hopeful, it also shows that some decisions can be daunting due to it being the wrong choice, but you will rise above this and try something different until you reach happiness. The journey overcoming your bad experiences will be an uphill steep as you may meet people who hurt you, who are superior and those which step on you whilst they're on their excursion. However, you won't let these people get the best of you: "On and on you will hike and I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are."

This book has shown me that anything is achievable if we put our mind to it, as we can steer ourselves in any direction we choose. The world is our oyster, even though we may be on our own, we still know what to do, and we are the only ones who can determine our futures. It may be hard, as is everything in life, but we can do it. The line "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed (98.3/4% guaranteed)" reinforces to me that success is attainable no matter what the challenge.

All aim high and achieve... Determine your journey carefully, and choose the path you'll lead.