Keep Walking

On your way to the pond, you might find some challenging pathways that will want you to fight the good fight.

Are you willing to take on the fight? Have you ever believed you should start getting busy without your brain stopping for a moment to think what to do next? Wow, most of us are swimming in pools of confusion but you know what? Keep moving, keep dancing and keep smiling for your journey.

Start thinking of how you are going to begin, think of what you need but never forget about what you already have. Start being busy each minute of your active life. Ignore the negative voices, be the strong and unshakeable person you are. It all starts with preparation followed by consistency along the way. Our healthy lifestyle begins with us, through our attitudes, actions and beliefs.

Experience can really teach us how to be tough even when our strength is no more, that’s one thing amazing about life! We keep on fighting every day for our future. We are our own pupils and teachers.

Let me encourage you to start building your life. Have ideas, make plans and don’t let your world be a shell.

Do you love butterflies? They are so beautiful, wild and free – be that person. Do not let your life be determined by your social factors.

Maria N Shiweva is a first-year dental surgery student at the University of Namibia.

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