Broken Clouds and Life in General

This morning as I look out at broken clouds and life in general, I can’t help but reflect. Like a mirror, I don’t always like what I see. I can be angry and frustrated or I can be hurt and hide. Is life what it is or is life what you make it? Am I a victim of circumstance or do I hold the power of self-improvement and change? I have always believed life is what you make of it. It’s a great philosophy when you’re riding high. However, in my current situation it implies I have a personal responsibility for where I’m at and how I got here. It’s true, sometimes things beyond our control happen and we are left picking up the pieces. But, what have I done with the pieces? I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I know I need to square my shoulders and take it on the chin. There’s nothing behind me that can help me now. The future is forward and I am determined to forge ahead. I have spent enough time in the mountains to know the peaks are preceded by tough climbs and hard work. It seems everything in life of true worth is.