“God sometimes won’t give you what you ask for, but he’ll always give you what you need.”
Why We Fall
Why Pain and Suffering Are Our Greatest Teachers
by Daniel Martinez
There’s always a reason for falling so we can get back up again. Ever since my father taught me this when I was around seven years old, I’ve tried to live by this philosophy and endure that which life will bring our way eventually. Over the years, I’ve learned this lesson repeatedly, realizing that this philosophy is more than that; it is one of the pinnacle rules of living. I’ve been very fortunate to have a group of people for whom I’ll be forever grateful. These people have been with me every step of the way and have helped me accomplish what I have today. Even when I gave up and turned my back on myself, they were always there, never losing faith in me and what I could do.
This philosophy can show us how to live a whole and meaningful life. The process of gaining wisdom and becoming more mature comes with time. Still, we should pay attention to the fact that if experiences did not come along the way, the passing of time would be meaningless. When we fail, we get the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and keep moving forward with more knowledge than we had before. Every time we go through a difficult situation that tests us, we can either stay down or get back up, which is more vital. The process of enduring the pain and the difficulties that come with problems to overcome undoubtedly helps us grow as people and become a better versions of ourselves.
Being a warrior doesn’t mean that you never fall. It means that you’re courageous enough to recognize that you fell in the first place, that you’re courageous enough to accept it, and that you’re courageous enough to decide that you want to get back up again. That’s the true definition of becoming a warrior.
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Why we Fall Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Chapter 1: Imagination and Concrete…………………………………………………………………………… 11
Chapter 2: A natural talent and a Slacker……………………………………………………………………… 29
Chapter 3: New City, a new beginning………………………………………………………………………….. 43
Chapter 4: Broken Bones, unbroken mind……………………………………………………………………. 55
Chapter 5: Bridging the Gap………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
Chapter 6: Obsession………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 86
The point of no returns……………………………………………………………………………………………. 104
Fall so you can get back up again…stronger……………………………………………………………… 112
Redemption…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 124
Chapter 7: Why you need to find yourself…………………………………………………………………… 138
Into the field…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 145
New Possibilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 152
How crazy, stupid things can become divine……………………………………………………………… 166
Chapter 8: When hope is all there is…………………………………………………………………………… 172
What was there at the beginning? – Consistency……………………………………………………….. 174
Building good habits kills bad habits…………………………………………………………………………. 180
Finding people that give it all meaning………………………………………………………………………. 185
Why hope inevitably comes in to play……………………………………………………………………….. 188
Chapter 9: Why You Need to Lose Yourself………………………………………………………………… 193
Getting to know the pros – Erika Rodriguez, PhD……………………………………………………….. 196
As the path begins to disappear……………………………………………………………………………….. 198
Touching rock-bottom……………………………………………………………………………………………… 216
A new beginning…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 220
Getting to know the pros – Humberto Borquez, PhD…………………………………………………… 223
Chapter 10: Finding God……………………………………………………………………………………………. 223
Believing in something greater than yourself……………………………………………………………… 226
Why we need to stop playing God……………………………………………………………………………. 230
My personal experience with the Lord………………………………………………………………………. 232
Chapter 11: Discovering your purpose……………………………………………………………………….. 236
My personal journey towards discovering my calling…………………………………………………… 241
Why purpose is the driving force of humanity…………………………………………………………….. 245
Chapter 12: Why We Fall……………………………………………………………………………………………. 247
The beauty of it all………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 249
Falling as a new way of life……………………………………………………………………………………… 250
Becoming a true warrior………………………………………………………………………………………….. 251
Live the Why We Fall Mantra…………………………………………………………………………………… 254