Love Letter No. 3

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new"- Albert Einstein 

The journey of life was never designed to be a smooth road, for along this journey there are highs and lows, peaks and valleys, as well as joy and pain.  And no one is exempt from experiencing the trials of life, as we all make mistakes, and we all come short of God's glory.  Ironically, most accomplished people have failed at least one time while on the road to success.  Take Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, for example.  Before Mr. Edison successfully created the world's first light bulb, he had; however, over 1,000 unsuccessful results.  Over 1,000 failed experiments, and yet, he never gave up on his pursuit to create the light bulb.  Now get this, when asked why he failed so many times before he was able to achieve his goal, Thomas Edison plainly replied:  "I have not failed. I've just found 1,000 ways that won't work."  Wow!  I find Edison's perspective on his journey towards achieving his goal to be profound, as he offered an alternative way of regarding one's disappointments. 

Should you, Corey, stumble or fall along your journey, it won't and doesn't make you any less of a man.  It does; nonetheless, make you human.  But, what should you do should you happen to fall?  The answer is simple.  You get back up, learn from your mistake, and try going at it again.  Only next time, try going at it in a different way.  To guide you along your journey, I wish to leave you with a few things to consider.  Corey:

-Always try to choose quality over quantity. 
-Never opt to taking the shortcut but instead opt to taking as long as the task requires. 
-Choose integrity over compromising your morals/values. 
-Always try to take the high road instead of going to an angry place. 

Son, never be afraid of making a mistake, as it is more important to learn from your mistakes rather than to repeat them over and over again.  So remember this, you can never be looked upon as a failure as long as you genuinely, sincerely and honestly gave it your best. 

Love always,
Mom