The best part about it?

So, you didn't make it. The greatest thing about failure is the mystery of what's coming next. The world is open to you. You've got absolutely nothing holding you down.


Then why do people sulk on their failures? I'm guilty of doing this. But, I make sure my sulking is in a contained amount of time. For example: I didn't get into study abroad Jerusalem this semester. I was devastated. I pictured spending Winter semester in the JC and learning daily about the life of Christ. How could that possibly be a wrong life to plan? I figured out quickly that I had something better that would come my way. (Believe me, it did.) So, I only allowed myself 24 hours to be sad about it. Other things, depending on the situation, may take more or less time. Those 24 hours though...believe me...I was sad. But after that, I decided to look forward and not think of what I could have done differently. Because you know what? I couldn't have done anything differently. I now understand why I was supposed to be here. If you're always giving 100%, you'll get 100%. So, I started concocting my Plan B.


Once you figure out your Plan B, you'll start to realize your Plan B was God's Plan A all along. Or it could be your Plan C, or D...or whatever...in my case I feel like I always land on Plan Z. But, I do have a plan! I'll always have a plan. And you'll always have a plan. It may take months or years to figure it out, but no matter what it is, you're always right on time with the plan that was set for you all along.


Besides, no one will ever remember your failures. Only you will. I honestly can't come up with a failure from anyone I know. All I remember is the success they had, and the positive impact they had on my life. Everybody else is worried about their own failures, and don't even have enough time to worry about any one else's failures. 


So when you fail, because you will, just make sure you know it wasn't even in the cards to begin with. Yeah, it will sting. Take those few days to yourself. But aren't we always looking for a fresh start? That's exactly what failure gives you. A chance to start completely over. Re-do whatever you wanted to re-do. And maybe it will come back to you someday, but never dwell on the things you can't change. After some time, you'll be able to look on your past and see that it goes a little something like this:

via: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/113129

Failure is always a gift from God. I can guarantee that. 

Favorite song of the week: Details in the Fabric--Jason Mraz

"Hold your own, know your name, go your own way. And everything will be fine."