Transient Lives

As we journey through life we will come to many forks in the road where we will have to choose one path or the other. Never knowing where each path will take us, we should be certain that it will lead us to a transition. Transitions through life are usually anything BUT easy, be them work, school, family or collegiate to adult life. How are you supposed to make these decisions having never been in such a predicament?

We'll never know how to live our lives until we've actually done it. While it is possible to learn from the mistakes of others, it is doubtful that you will be in the exact situation as one's counterpart. Things that I'm trying to avoid in my own transition are putting all my eggs in one basket. Living, working and partying with a significant other can bring one to a crash landing. If the relationship ends, you're now out of a comfortable place to live, work and social life to experience.

We mustn't look for harm in the beginning of a relationship, but be aware that mishaps can and will happen. We have to be prepared. Going into any situation with an optimistic view can only make the outcome a bit more positive. So before you put all your eggs in one basket, at least get a hearty omelet out of them.