There exist a lingering dilemma in the mind of each individual- arising from the 'rollercoaster-like' nature of life. The concept which embodies various definitions cum comparisons springing from vast schools of thoughts and different scholars has been likened to: a race, a journey, a test, or even a game. Regardless of whatever you view life as, or any opinion one may have about it- one thing is certain, and that is: there exist in it elements of unfairness while still being tedious and ultimately difficult. Hence, the topic of this piece.

From the last two lines of the introductory paragraph, it can be deduced that life's occurrences are seldom straightforward and devoid of complexities- not taking into consideration the individual's preparedness for situations or inability to overcome hurdles that assail his/her way, such is the ironic nature of what we live in. Overtime, we have been encouraged to mask up, embrace the scars that come from battling and striving ( emotional and physical by the way) and remain tenacious in our dealings with life.

Flowing form the precedents established in paragraph 1&2, one may easily come to the conclusion that this battle of life sets its own rules and abides by same leaving human persons with little or no choice whatsoever. As we forge ahead in this tumultuous reality, it is pertinent to establish fortified emotional shields which serve as protective gears for what life throws at us. Just as we each live different realities, we all have diverse destinies, and time frames for reaching same.

Enough rigmaroling, let's delve into this piece properly. I personally stood firm on the opinion that "life is meant to be lived". The adoption and believe in this assertion came from the flourish I enjoyed towards the latter stages of my secondary education where "que sera sera" actually lived it's meaning through my life. Story for another day aying blame games, and looking for available avenues to vent our frustration- all because we have failed to come to terms with the fact that: life plays it's own symphonies regardless of our actions and inactions, not minding if we are actually ready for the dance competition or not. This article seeks to leave a lasting impression on the reader, it seeks to clarify the mist which hinders of vision.

Pray hard, prepare adequately for each phase of life, so as to free yourself from the guilt of setback or failure which may be created by life's own music. For regardless of our decisions, it's occurrences are seldom straightforward and devoid of complexities- just strive to live as life never stops giving music and we inevitably have to dance through it all.

                                         ~ Emmanuel Utang.