Narrative Essay About Obstacles

Maya Angelou once stated, “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” In the novel The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls the family faces many defeats but, the only way to overcome them is to persevere and be resilient. The Walls children are forced to do things that a traditional child would not have to. This causes the children to gain the ability to be strong and learn valuable life lessons from the hard times. Being independent, truthful and forgiving will help the Walls family persevere and be resilient through the struggles that will lead them to future success.

As I got turned onto my back, fighting for my life, the referee’s hand slaps the mat, and my career of wrestling was over. Throughout all the times I worked out and practiced as hard as I could, my only desire for wrestling was to go to states. Knowing I had the potential, my wrestling coach used life lessons to motivate me throughout the obstacles I faced. Although I never went to states, the lessons I’ve learned from the sport apply to any desire I have in life today. Furthermore, I’ve learned that “some desire is necessary to keep life in motion” to accomplish the goals I have in life.

The walls shut in and my world felt smaller as my problems felt bigger. My mental stability stood on pillars of salt and pillars of sand; I was only five when I was diagnosed with separation anxiety. I couldn’t cope when my mother left the house. I always held onto the doorknob or her leg, trying to stop her from leaving. I would even watch the street or call her continuously asking how long until she would get home. There was never a calm moment without her.

Sweating, feet shaking and heart racing. Looking around in fear not wanting to be called on. Paralyzed with fear of been asked to do simple tasks such as reading or talking. As children we all have fears, weaknesses, as well as obstacles. My biggest obstacle was not so big. Coming from a different country, every single day showing up at school not knowing anyone or knowing the language, becoming a complete stranger, an outcast. A ghost among the world, wondering without knowing a single thing about this bizarre, unfamiliar place. Homework i couldn't understand or even be able to read. Seen my parents working hard to find a place to live and not been able to help me because just as well we came from a different place, almost seemed like a

Life's obstacles are what shape us into the adults we are today. If it weren't for the experiences that I have endured throughout my lifetime, I wouldn't be who I am at this point. My life experiences have taught me to become knowledgeable about what it's like to survive without, and what it's like to be capable to succeed in life on my own.

Michael Jordan once said, "Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." This quote is a quality example of being optimistic. I look at this quote and see, if anyone is ever negative and doubtful of an idea or a challenge, they should rethink they're situation, look at the positive side of it and conquer their challenge. There are many fancy, lengthy definitions to describe optimism, but it is very simple. Being optimistic is being positive. Simple as that people.

Many of us have faced challenges in our life time that we have struggled with. Some of those challenges may have even changed who we are as a person, or even our own view-on-life. Going threw obstacles are a big part of our life. Each person has over-came them in their own way. I have gotten through many obstacles in my life that have changed me as a person. When you succeed at something you become very proud of yourself and even honored. I have over-came my shyness and insecurities and developed much more confidence.

Life have many ups and down and the bad ones are mostly the ones we remember the most and learn to be better from. Some of those obstacles we face might be hard to deal with at first but once we get pass it, we'll make ourselves a more peaceful person and respect life more. In my case, I was dealing with depression during my sophomore year of high school. While classmates all around me is still enjoying being in high school and meeting new friends, I was struggling. I wasn't doing well in my world history class, I don't fell love by my own family, and I even thought if I just end my life right there, no one will actually care.

There are many obstacles that you are faced in life. One of my biggest fences in my life is being short. I am not that tall and it effects me in all the sports that I am in. Being short may not seem like a major issue, but it can create many challenges in my life. This is not something that I can change about myself therefore it is hard to overcome. This affects me the most in the sports that I play.

Everyone goes through obstacles in life, it's apart of life. Some so very small some larger than we think we can get through. When was in kindergarten I took my very first vision test little to find out that I had no vision in my right eye at all.They put glasses on me to see if they would help. But they just weren’t any glasses they put a lot of prescription in the right eye than the left so it made me look you were looking through binoculars when you were looking at my right eye only you weren’t and it was only in one eye. As a six year old it was really weird to look at myself in the mirror and not just laugh at myself day after day. I kinda thought I was a cartoon character of some sort. We tried that for about 6 months but nothing

My obstacle was having to learn to stop being closed off and scared to open up in order for relationships to work out. If I had continued to close myself off my relationship wouldn't be where it is at with many people. I wouldn't have certain friends and I would still be friends with people I shouldn't be affiliated with. I grew a lot over the year and this was one of the reasons. I learned so many lessons and overcoming this obstacle definitely made my life easier and better. Its less stressful and allows you to be more happy. Sometimes to be able to trust someone is risky but you will always learn something. Whether good or bad the outcome with always be okay.

My life has been filled with many obstacles. When i turned 11 years old, I experienced a major change. My parents had been living in the United States for more than 17 years. Its been very difficult since my father has two older children still living in Ecuador,who often need guidance.

But social services did. In and out of foster homes, you were dumped from one family to another. No one could challenge your brilliant mind, or cure the turmoil in your heart, or tame your anger. Left to inherit your father’s instability, you hit a low point, and for a child, it made it difficult for you to develop a healthy attachment. When all seemed lost, a loving aunt adopted you. It was her love and understanding that kept you from drowning. Damaged, however, no amount of time and love could heal, a bitterness grew inside of you. It festered, twisted and knotted your anger, only to grow stronger when the bullying started. To counter against your harsh reality, to buffer the temper you hid behind a meek persona, a new identity was created.

Sitting at my desk at home, a crushing feeling crept up on me. I didn’t know what to think. I’m not going to make it, am I. It was already midway through junior year of high school, and having just calculated my GPA requirements for many of the colleges I had wanted to go to, I realized that my grades were not even close to what I expected them to be. I guess I had been in denial for so long that I let them slip this far. How could I have let this happen? Where was my mind when I needed to study and do homework? Why did so many stupid things like watching T.V. or going out with friends or just mindlessly waste my time on the internet? I felt an awful combination of disappointment, anger, panic, and frustration.

Graduation day is something many people will never forget. One of my biggest moments in my life was the day of graduation and the weeks leading up to it. It was one of the most exciting but nerve-racking moments in my high school years. Hearing my name being called to receive my diploma made things so surreal. I realized I was walking toward a new beginning in life and at that moment I realized how fast time had past. I was no longer a child anymore.