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writes:Today I’m feeling pretty shit, so I can either sit there and sulk or either do something about it. So I chose to do something about it.If I can’t make myself happy, I can try and at least put a smile on those that read this post. :D“Life is like a box of chocolate” as Forrest Gump said. However I’m taking a different approach to it. Life is like a box of chocolate that you get at Christmas or birthdays. You open the box and it’s bound that there will be chocolates you enjoy and don’t enjoy, which indicates that life will have happy and sad moments. But the most important person behind every chocolate box is the chocolatier. That person makes or designs the boxes of chocolate. So each and every one of you out there is like a trainee chocolatier, trying to design your perfect box of chocolate, or in this case, trying to design and make your ‘perfect life’, maybe not ‘perfect’ but your ‘ideal’ life. It takes time to master the art of chocolate, but no one ever master the art of living therefore be patient, as hard work will get rewarded. When a chocolatier designs and makes chocolates it’s all down to trial and error because they have to see what ingredients goes together and what does or does not work. In a way, trying things out in life is like a trial and error process, don’t be disappointed if something doesn’t work out because at least you know you have tried and know for sure, it doesn’t work. Whereas if you try something and it does work; it’s a success, try again and keep developing and creating those moments where things work.In order to become the perfect chocolatier, you need to create more of the chocolates, or moments in life that you like, and avoid making the chocolates you do not like. But in every box of chocolate there has to be ones you don’t like, because those bittersweet, sour moments are the ones that make you grow as a person. It helps you learn and to take a different perspective on life. I’m not sure if I am explaining myself properly, but I guess my final words are; you are the chocolatier trying to make your ideal box of chocolate. So start carving out the future you want, work on the person you want to be and create those memories that are sweet and the ones you enjoys the most. Because life is full of shit as we all know, but it’s about creating and carving out your future. It is never too late to change as cliché as it is. It is never to let to take full control of your life and to create the future you always wanted and be the person you want to be. So guys, get out there and start taking on opportunities whether or not you succeed or fail, it’s all trial and error process, because the day you grow old is the day I want to hear you say “I had a good box of chocolate, AKA I had a good life”. I hope I’ve made some of you guys feel better!Take care,ImaFreak! xxx
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reader, autumnsand +, writes (27 August 2015):
 Hello. I really like this article you have written, and how you have compared life to a box of chocolates.It is certainly true that if you get a box of chocolates, you won't necessarily know which ones you will like until you try them. Some you may like, and others you won't.And yes, like life, we cannot know for sure what we will like or dislike, what will work for us and what won't. I remember when I went to an arts and crafts college years ago. I thought I would hate going to the woodland area and making fires and things. I resisted going for as long as I could! Eventually I had to go, and you know, I loved it! I always wanted to go there afterwards. I also thought I would hate glass-blowing, but I loved that too.On the other hand, I really wanted to try jewellery making, certain I would love it. I hated it! That really taught me about how we have to give things a try to see what works for us and what doesn't. And if something doesn't work, oh well. At least we know.I am currently trying to get my life on track after years of health-related issues. I sort of lost myself through it all. I have been wondering what to do with myself, and your article has reminded me to give things a try, to maybe even be daring and try something I wouldn't normally think I'd like. Like when we try a new chocolate, unsure whether we will like it.Thank you for sharing your article with us on this site, I think it is great and full of meaning. Take care.
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