FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH!

Today, while I was sitting in a class, a friend of mine took a screenshot of their computer screen and messaged me with an exclamation: Friday the 13th!

I am not what you would call a “non-believer” or an “atheist,” but I also do not buy into the whole good luck or bad luck day concept that many people hold. For me, every day is a beautiful and meaningful day, and what makes it beautiful and meaningful is simply how I choose to see it from my perspective.

I have my own beliefs, and I do not really pay much attention to the notions of unlucky days as many people define Friday the 13th to be. Perhaps from some legendary tale passed down, for many, this is a day associated with loss, sorrow, a lack of good fortune, etc. I am not here to oppose or have any opinions about these concepts if you believe that Friday the 13th is an unfortunate day. I just want to share some positive perspectives with those who happen to be curious or interested in the numbers 13 and 6!

To be honest, I have already had this idea for a while now, but due to my heavy loads of work that needed to be done, I have not had the time to sit down and put my thoughts into writing. Coincidentally, during a meeting with a young girl on my Truly Inspired team today, she also expressed her surprise about the recent Friday the 13th, as she had planned to move to a new home but realised that her moving day coincided with this “unlucky day,” so she rescheduled to an earlier day to avoid any potential troubles. However, you know, whether it was the day before or the 13th itself, there were still some unexpected issues with her move, although not significant, yet coupled with the fatigue from moving her belongings and the long distance she had to travel, she was feeling exhausted, stressed, and quite uncomfortable due to these unexpected incidents.

After receiving multiple signals from the Universe that more people around me were starting to talk more about Friday the 13th, I decided to share this article with more of our readers and our dear customers.

First, I would like to discuss a few realities of our lives.
One of the things that everyone readily acknowledges is: When a mother wishes to give birth to a child, she must endure a great deal of physical pain to introduce a precious life into the world. After the painful process, even possibly facing near-death experiences, is the mother not rewarded with a cherubic child in her arms and boundless joy? It is often said that each childbirth for a woman is excruciating, with the pain likened to breaking seven or eight ribs. However, in the end, is this pain not incredibly valuable?

Just as in various situations in life or in the world of business and entrepreneurship, we all face conflicts, turning points, or sharp turns that we must navigate to grow and succeed, am I right?

To achieve success, to attain complete happiness, experiencing pain, loss, setbacks, adversity, etc., is inevitable.

I am acutely aware of the sense of spiritual collapse and substantial financial loss when a business venture or investment deal falls apart. At some point, I too felt lost and experienced an immense sense of imbalance when confronted with failures and obstacles in life.
However, it is through those failures that I gained experience, grew wiser, and discovered many valuable lessons for myself and in life. I learned how to do better when starting anew based on my past experiences.

You see, it is not by mere chance that someone performs better, becomes more intelligent, or achieves more glorious results even with knowledge or “theories” learned at school or through books. It is because they accumulate a wealth of experiences from real life, and subsequently, they know how to plan with greater clarity, make better choices, and adopt more suitable attitudes. Therefore, they reap much better results than their previous failures.

Typically, there are those who choose to REBIRTH after having passed through lessons, breakdowns, stumbles, and having acquired knowledge and experience, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude in response to every twist in their career; they then embark on their path to success after a prior failure.

However, it is an undeniable fact that not everyone finds success after such setbacks. Do you agree?
There are still individuals who opt to let go of everything, transitioning from someone strong and dynamic to a despondent and feeble existence, following repeated and profound failures. They find themselves at a loss and perpetually wonder why things have turned out this way, despite their considerable efforts!

In this matter, I would like to broaden our perspective a bit further.
For those who have undergone numerous rebirths in life but still continue to experience pain, they do not achieve any success like some others do; therefore, I would like to touch on the concept of “divine will,” which encompasses certain laws of destiny where one’s preordained mission is also entwined.

Truly Inspired firmly believes that each individual is born to fulfil a unique mission. Thus, even if you have strived and exerted yourself greatly but have not succeeded or have experienced painful setbacks repeatedly, there is a good chance that you might not be aligning with the life’s mission entrusted to you.

If you find yourself trapped in a cycle of repeated hurt, despite your best efforts, then perhaps it is time to create a space for yourself to breathe, reflect, and turn inward to address these questions. It is best to do this with a blank sheet of paper and a pen, my dear friend:

1. What has been repeating itself throughout your cycles of rebirth?
2. From your real-life experiences, where do you believe you excel the most?
3. With those repeated experiences of failure, you have probably begun to question what you are doing with your own life, am I right? Now, answer this for yourself: are you willing to use the answer from question 2 to step out of your comfort zone and break the cycle from question 1? 

As you successfully answer the third question, you will see a glimmer of light on the next narrow path, and these are the directions that can guide you towards rebirth once more. Depending on your attitude, thoughts, and actions, this rebirth will yield results sooner or later. This means that whenever you answer these three questions and start to see that glimmer on the new path, strive to rejuvenate your spirit, harness your inner positivity, and courageously follow the guidance of that “light” by listening to your heart and your inner voice.

Lean on your experiences, your journey, and your strengths to tread a path that aligns with your life, purpose, and mission.

Focus on your own path. Do not get caught up in the whirlwind of the times.

Remember that, 
Sometimes, your path may not lead to as much financial gain as someone else’s, but it can bring you countless valuable experiences and make your and others’ life richer!

Stay wise and vigilant in choosing the right path that suits you. Do not heed anyone telling you that there is something better along another path. What might be suitable and beautiful for one person may not be the same for you!

In the end, I am not someone skilled in reading navigation maps, nor do I follow auspicious days, nor do I know how many “Friday the 13th” there will be in a year. Hence, I see every day as the same, with no inherent goodness or badness. It is all about the attitude we choose to embrace the events that come and go in our lives!

There will be no rebirth or success without passing through pain and destruction. Therefore, it is best to just welcome the less beautiful aspects of life with a more serene mindset, ready to face them and discover your own courage, for you will be reborn, shining even brighter and more beautifully, my dear friend!

Much love,
Truly Inspired