It is a no-brainer - a statement everyone can understand. However many don't seem to get it, and some continue to live in self-denial. Even though each's situation is different, and it is impractical and even unwise to compare one's predicament from another, there are still enough avenues to other possibilities. Dead end only occurs when one refuses to think differently and consider alternatives. In most cases, it is a downfall of his own making. I think this applies to my PhD journey. Be positive, there is always an open door when it seems all doors are shut on you. Don't expect everything to be rosy but never get disheartened whenever difficult times befall on you. On another note, as a Christian, I believe this statement to the uttermost. Romans 8:28 says "...for all things work together for good to those who love God..." Life is full of opportunities. In a real sense, trials and afflictions are to help us grow and know Him more in a practical and subjective way. We are not just hoping that everything will be alright or become better, rather we believe there is a reason for everything. We should not linger on the things of the past. Instead we should move forward, take on the 'uncharted territory', and see (with a positive attitude) what God has in store for us.
