what makes you still go on with life?

@chiyosan (30184)
Philippines
August 3, 2011 9:28am CST
What is your inspiration to not stop trying, to still keep fighting for life? Everyday we have challenges, everyday we have problems, everyday we have issues and most of the time we are always close to just stop and not try anymore right? But at the end of the day, at the end of our struggles we somehow still get up everyday and still keep trying, still go on and wish something better will soon come our way... so what makes you still go on?
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30 responses
3 Aug 11
God its as simple as that, for me. I mean i see my mom and dad who are very sick and could die at any moment, thats enough to make a fragile 17 year old girl give up, i mean could you see a future, if your future is, you could be sick too. But my family keeps going and loving and being there and its because of God. It because they are sick, that I thank God every morning and night for this day i have with them, and just being alive. Im so very grateful that i could never give it up. I love this world, I want to be a part of it. I found that people have it worse than me and are smiling, so why should i say woe is me, look at where i am, im unhappy. WHY SHOULD I BE UNHAPPY! I dont have to be, it the way you see the world. Because I am happy, Im happy with the little things. Im more happy in this recession than i was when we had money, didnt have to worry, and would never be around each other because we were busy with work or whatever, it was like we were there but part of us was somewhere else. I mean i thought I loved them then but I love them even more now. Because they're home, and we fight, and we cry and we are scared, but we are together and I love them. I love them with all my heart and even if they are gone, they would never truly be gone, i know it because, I have them, they're my parents, they are in my heart. We inspire each other, and God keeps us all together, I could never hope for more.
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@waflay (2737)
• Nairobi, Kenya
3 Aug 11
Hi, I don't know what to say but I think you have an extra ordinary strength within you that only God can tell. I hope that God who has given you this happiness will continue to show you the way, and one time in life; your true happiness will bear fruits. ...you're doing great, don't let anything turn you aside from what you believe in...
3 Aug 11
thank you, i think he gave you a gift too. And i kno hes guiding me. Your question really made me think about it.
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
4 Aug 11
Friend this is life everyday bear loss but try next day for profit. We all are doing struggle everyday in our life but the end of day we feel better because we think ohhh at least this day is gone.
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
hehe, that is right. i would agree. its like being able to finish or accomplish something if we can actually get by a day and survive a day's trial. which is sometimes too much for us to handle.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
8 Aug 11
yes i have issues in live and have lots of disappointments. some times i really think about quitting. but friends are always there for me to remind me that life is beautiful even with some issues we have to face. and there is my family who keeps me going and moving and aiming for the goal.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
thank you neil for your response. you are correct. we have friends and people who loves us, whose life would be different if we are not alive and this thinking should help us get on with our lives. thankyou very much for sharing.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
27 Feb 12
My love for my family, my love for my partner and most especially my love for God, these are the things that keeps me moving on and fighting for life. These people are my inspiration to never stop believing and never stop what I wish to do in life, no matter how failure strikes me, I still stand tall and live life to the fullest!
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
thank you gaiza. when we think of the people we love, of those we do not want to disappoint. i think that is enough to make us go on with our lives. it makes the difference right.. we do not want to give up for them and in turn we keep on trying and they keep us strong.
@GoldenAsh (290)
• United States
4 Aug 11
Hello chiyosan, its nice to meet you. There are certain things that motivate me to cope woth my life even if it gets hard or harder. My dreams, hopes, aspirations. I have also found that if I get a daily religious and spiritual dose by saying my prayers, I feel more motivated to look forward in my life. Exercise is necessary for the endorphins to dance in the body. Self improvement books rock too. I also follow a schedule and motivate myself by gib=ving reinforcements to myself in the form of nice walks, getaways, visits to the parlour, tskkkkkkkkk tssssssssssssssssssssskkkkkkkk!
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
hi there golden ash. sorry for the late response. took me a few months to get back but i guess its better late than never. ha ha it is good you found some really good ways to keep yourself motivated and still focused on fighting and holding on for the wonderful life. =) keep up being positive and happy.
• China
4 Aug 11
I think what makes me still go on is the help of my parents and friends.Everyone cannot do anything by himself.I think the helps that the other gave you are gifts.You must do your effort to release to answer their help.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
thank you for your response. keep up with life by being healthy, mind body and soul. always replenish your spirit with the love of God and understanding of men. :D stay tuned with the reality and know that no matter what you have done, life still is beautiful as you are made to be perfect, and is already perfect in your family's eyes.
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
9 Mar 12
To be on the look out for the realization of certain goals, to watch some of those blissful future moments, to gain some recognition and prestige...all these constitute the desire to live a few more years.
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
My dreams. My goals. The life that i wanted to have. My family's happiness. That's what keep me going. Life is uncertain. We may fail or we may succeed but whatever it is life must go on. Face the challenges with bravery. Don't let failure let you down. Fight back against the obstacles along the way. Happiness is what we seek for. Love is all we need. That's what we make go on with life.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
5 Aug 11
As for me, i will said it is for my husband and son. They makes my life looks wonderful and colorful. Even for my parents as well since they really struggling a lot, in giving us good education and makes us who we are today. I really admired their hard work and patience. I am really feel appreciated to be able to keep going on with my life for them.
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Yep, that's right. What makes me go on is my family. I know they need me that's why no matter what the circumstances are, I always stand up and move on if ever I fall.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
being with family and knowing they are just right by your side is a very good motivation so that you can keep up with the trials of life. =)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
I felt I have done my part on this earth when my spouse passed away four years ago. But life has been in vivid colors since I have my first grandkid who is a baby girl and a year after came along a cute baby boy. My daughter and her family is not yet financially stable and so I have to help them with bills and expenses.That's why I very much driven in earning extra, offline and online. And I do it for love. (^_^)
@koperty3 (1876)
4 Aug 11
After the accident I became very depressed. My life changed. My body changed the same with my way of thinking. I try to be active, I don't give up even when is so hard to face the truth. I exercise as much as I can. My walking is limited but not my will power. My partner is my inspiration. I think I do it for him not for myself. I have to keep going to make him happy, to show him that no matter my disability we can still enjoy our life. I still have my passions and my dreams. That too keep me going. The thought that someday I will make my dream come truth. I wish you nice day. Very interesting topic by the way :)
@zerd87 (301)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
I still go on because of God and my loved ones. I face many troubles and problems and still I must stand and keep moving forward. It is only natural to have problems and conflicts so that we become mature and confident with ourselves. But in the end, God will always decide whether you should go or not.
@veedee13 (242)
• United States
5 Aug 11
My dreams and my parents.My parents because I can see that they work hard to give me and my sister a life that we deserve and my dreams because I have so much of them that I wanna fulfill and I don't wanna give up.Giving up on my dreams to me is failing so yeah.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
There are times that I do feel depressed and hopeless especially when things do not go my way. Then I chanced upon a quote that says "It's the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee." It changed my perspective and has adapted the quote. It made me believe that the mere possibility of the things that we hoped for to happen is enough reason and motivation to keep us going.
@jasmeena (846)
• Indonesia
4 Aug 11
Like what Journey says"Don`t stop believing".There is always hope for us as long as we can get rid of our negative thoughts and let God take care of your business while you keep trying.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
4 Aug 11
Now i have to say,my goal is to prepare to study abroad.My dream is to study for my postgraduate course.Although now i'm working for accumulating my working experience.Then i could apply for my further study..Hope this will helpful..
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Of course it is my family that keeps me going. They are my life and all the hard work and sacrifices I am making is all for them. I wanted a comfortable life ever since and I also wanted my daughter to have that. We should enjoy life as well as strive hard everyday.
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Hmm good questions. The person that make me go on with life is my only 10yo son. He is the only treasure i have in life. NO matter what comes to my life i have to get up and move on for him. I LOVE MY SON so much.
@thetis74 (1525)
4 Aug 11
What keeps me going on are my children. I have a four-year old and a seven month old in my belly. They are all the reasons why I have to keep living because not only do they make me happy but also because they need my maximum care as they are growing up. There are life's downturns sometimes, but I always keep my head up because these little inspirations just makes a big difference in my life.