I am not a failure, are you?
By enelym001
@enelym001 (8322)
Philippines
November 6, 2011 7:51am CST
I am amazed getting this message from one of my apps in Facebook. This message is very timely with the current situation I am facing. I don't know whether this is just a coincidence or it was trying to relay an important message. This is the message that pops up:
Sure some things may not have worked out and there have been some disappointments. But all these things helped guide you in a direction that was meant for you. Your life has purpose and signigicance. Try to be patient if it isn't all crystal clear just yet. For now, just know that you weren't created to fail.
Such nice message that I would love to believe. I do hope, even if I consider it a coincidence -- that it will help me hold on to something important and put a lot of effort in being patient again.
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17 responses
@Akarshan51 (181)
• India
24 Dec 11
Nobody is failure in his/her life. Only the thing has to be borned in mind is channelising the energy and interests in correct way. Some people make it a success and some people can't. But that does not mean they are failed in their life. It is the patience, which takes us near to the success. Nothing can be achieved in a day. Nobody has got it also overnight. Once we see a successful man/woman in their life, we try to become and think like them. We can attain any height, with our patience and perseverence.
@Akarshan51 (181)
• India
24 Dec 11
You know enelym, as I have already narrated in a discussion, that I am learning classical singing at the age of forty. So you can think of my passion and ambition. I am a reputed writer and doing acting also in the television. I can very well persue those two proffesion. But, once I have decided that I will have to make a footprint in the singing industry, I mean, I will do that and if that is after ten years also, I will reach there after a prolonged practice and learning that thing very well.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
26 Dec 11
HI Akarshan,
I love the spirit you have
Continue doing this things and follow what you really want and I am sure you are gonna reach that one day.
Continue doing this things and follow what you really want and I am sure you are gonna reach that one day.@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi Akarshan,
That is true. Actually everyone must work hard for it. We may see some who easily achieved their success in life... we all don't have the same luck like them but we can also be on the same position if we only strive so hard to reach that spot.
@befrindwithme26 (5805)
• Philippines
6 Nov 11
Every one is a failure,and those failure is the guidance for us how we can make it bteer in the future..
Failure is a lesson how we can be right or good, even we are not perfect but things we learn make us better in the future..
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Nov 11
Thanks for the words befriend! Surely we can still stand up after those failures and become better persons.
Surely we can still stand up after those failures and become better persons.@befrindwithme26 (5805)
• Philippines
7 Nov 11
Thank you also for posting this so i can response..I hope we are learning from mistakes and that mistakes comes to success..
@SydneyHazelton (4586)
• Singapore
6 Nov 11
Such messages can lift our spirits when we are down. I have a colleague who is very supportive. Whenever she sees me feeling down, she would text me encouraging words such as challenges in life is put in place to make us stronger and that I am the chosen one to be stronger.
When some piece of writing strike you, it will leave a deep impact in you. I think that this one is meant for you at this current moment. It is not mere coincidence.
@SydneyHazelton (4586)
• Singapore
12 Nov 11
Even though it is nice for friends to give us inspirational words to boost our spirits, it is important that we ourselves get out of such emotional situation. And such messages can be very helpful to make you think and ponder about life.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Nov 11
I do hope it's meant for me. 
Your colleague is such a nice friend because sometimes when we're down we became so pessimistic in every thing and loses so much confidence. Inspirational messages and advises from friends can really help boost someone's confidence again.
Your colleague is such a nice friend because sometimes when we're down we became so pessimistic in every thing and loses so much confidence. Inspirational messages and advises from friends can really help boost someone's confidence again.
@henkiprananda (2729)
• Indonesia
6 Nov 11
my question is: who the messages sender? if that just because the application, that meant the pplication is failure.
@henkiprananda (2729)
• Indonesia
24 Dec 11
hohohohohoh... more better if you talk to real human, my friend.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi henki,
it's an application that sends random message. Whenever I am faced with problems, that application is actually giving me good messages.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
26 Dec 11
of course I am talking to a real person as well. this is something I am sharing only... my thoughts and nothing more, and I think there is nothing bad in sharing my thoughts and feelings here... and nothing bad in saying these things as well. I don't live on quotes only.
@tatzkie23 (770)
• Philippines
21 Jan 12
This is a positive thought. I've failed many times before, but i don't think that i'm a failure. Failing doesn't stop me from believing and giving up on life. I think that if one fails, one must stand up and try again. Never quit. And as you said, Be patient, There are good things to come for those who wait.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
22 Jan 12
Yeah we need to have a positive thought always. Pray to God and believe that we can stand up again after some failures.
@bjcelyn (108)
• Philippines
2 Jan 12
There are times I thought that maybe I'm a failure. One experience was when I felt upset because I won't be able to graduate on time. It was difficult for me to accept that especially because my parents are looking forward on my graduation day already. But I realized, one failure doesn't make you a FAILURE at all.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
3 Jan 12
one failure doesn't make you a FAILURE at all
That's true. We may fall on one, two or more things. But it won't always be the case. As long as we do things right and put effort to make something better - then no doubt it will be a successful one and we'll feel fulfilled.
@GemmaR (8517)
•
7 Nov 11
I think that there are times in all of our lives where we feel as though we might be failing, however they are those times that make us stronger in the end and give us the drive and determination to succeed in everything that we want to do in our lives. I know that I am on track to achieving my degree at the moment, and I should be awarded with that in July, which I am certainly looking forward to right now. After that, I am going to have to save up for my first property and get on the property ladder in that way, so I am certainly looking forward to that as well.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi GemmaR,
Sorry for the late reply
But let me congratulate in advance on the degree you are awaiting in July. I love the spirit and optimism you have. That is so true, we all encounter failures... although we fail these are the things that can helps us achieving success.
But let me congratulate in advance on the degree you are awaiting in July. I love the spirit and optimism you have. That is so true, we all encounter failures... although we fail these are the things that can helps us achieving success.
@starsailover (7829)
• Mexico
7 Nov 11
Hi enelym: Wow, I like this sentence. I agree on this and it makes me think about how many times we feel like a failure just because we can not do the things right for the moment but this doesn't mean that we are a failure. It just means that we need to try it harder to be better.
ALVARO
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi Alvaro,
I as well liked it so much. It tends to give people reading it more inspiration to continue trying despite continuous failures in life
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Nov 11
hi mjcookie!
definitely we need to do our part as well in order to survive in life. I am happy that the message gave you hope too.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
7 Nov 11
From the beginning of life -- fighting, competition, failures, happiness, sorrow, success, -- this is a running circle. Number of occasions succeeded are considerably less. But still we have to exist in this world.
Problems come from quarters we do not expect. we have to manage.
If we take problems into mind we cannot function even one day. Instead I concentrate on something I like -- reading, watching tv, mylotting, --so the time will go.
It is problematic to be without work though you have money spending time purposefully is difficult.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi ravi,
That is very true. I have experienced thinking about a problem so seriously. And I could not actually think of any better thing to do. I guess it will just add up to pressures/tensions and problems.
@kooxiaozi (17)
• China
7 Nov 11
i absolutly agree what the message said.
if you want to be great,you must belive you can succeed ang you will,even you must.
when the failness come to us if you give in ,there will be more failness.Howevae if you face it,and you go through.there will be a reward in the corner.
i like to be positive.No one can save you expect youself.
love my life.
refuse failness.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Nov 11
hi kooxiaozi!
you are also right, rewards are just around the corner, we can take once we surpass failures
@khare_1005 (1310)
• India
8 Nov 11
enelym001
yes i am not a failure.though i too have failed sometimes in past but we all should learn through our mistakes and accept them boldly.learning through mistakes and not repeating the same next time helps me prove this to myself that i am not a failure.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi khare,
very true, there is something we can learn from the mistakes we have in our life. From these mistakes we learn to be stronger and tougher the next time we encounter it.
@curmont (343)
• United States
7 Nov 11
Inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places which is why we find it inspirational. If a close family member or friend gave us the same advice we would shrug it off as they are just trying to make us feel better but because it came from an unexpected source we find more meaning in it. I am not sure what the current situation you are facing is but I do know this it is through our struggles and darkest hours that we develop the character which makes us unique and gives our lives meaning. If it never rained on your head you would never learn to appreciate the sunshine so be thankful for the struggles for they will make you stronger and when the sun does shine down on you again it will feel that much brighter.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi curmont,
Actually even if it comes from my close family members and friends, I would feel the same as well. It's just amazing how something on the internet I have observed since before is coinciding with my personal feelings =)
You are right struggles can make us stronger so when we are out from that dark spot, we learn to appreciate a lot in life.
@humaira12 (149)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 11
i truly believe that, i can archieve my dreams, when im at it :-)
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi humaira12,
that sounds really good, you are really a very optimistic person.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
6 Nov 11
You are not a failure of course.
There were ups and down in our lives,but never stick on with failure.
We do mistakes and failed,but we need to move on and make it as a challenge to do our best.
Such a nice message really, things to ponder.
have a good day 
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Nov 11
Thanks for uplifting my spirits jaiho
Moving on with life after such failures can help us become better and stronger. Being patient on things and situations helps strengthens our faith. Oh well wish I can have plenty of that
Moving on with life after such failures can help us become better and stronger. Being patient on things and situations helps strengthens our faith. Oh well wish I can have plenty of that
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
7 Nov 11
You werent created to fail, I believe that strongly. I think it is the belief that varies from one person to another.
For example one person perceive having a lot of money as being successful, but another person do not. To some people being happy alone is successful, even without a lot of money.
It all depends on what you perceive as successful. For me I think having three kids is successful because they make me happy but I need (want?) to get more money for them (and for me?) though...
Think about what makes you happy, that is your success.
Think about what makes you happy, that is your success.@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Nov 11
Very true momof3kids! We can be happy and feel we are successful if we love what we have. Doesn't matter whether we have a lot of money or just lots of friends, even with a low paying job we can feel that we have achieved the success we are looking for in life if we just appreciate it.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
6 Nov 11
Live your life that is all that I can say.
We all have our ups and downs but the downs have nothing to do with being a failure.
There are so many ways to learn, to improve to grow, just embrace them. Even if it's not exactly what you were hoping for.
If you look that way at your life it will be a very rich one and you will see that what you thought was a big problem is no problem at all.
There are many ways/roads you can go so why get stucked just taking that one you thought out? Life is a big adventure/journey. You will only be a failure if you feel that way.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Nov 11
Very true, it's not always fields of green. We have to take the dark and rough roads too. It's always a part of life. In fact it is better to have experienced the pain of going through trials than never having one because this will open our eyes to the reality of the world and made us more confident and strong in facing our every day life.
