Rushing to work, chasing after the family and covering the bills each month is hardwork. Sometimes in our busy lives it can feel like we are riding an increasingly fast treadmill that just keeps on running and unfortunately not always in the direction we would like.
However, there is nothing like a new born child to make you appreciate just what a wonderful thing life is. Remember that last time you saw a relatives or your own new born child. What spectacular pure sense of joy it is to see new flesh and blood full of such potential and unhindered life bubbling away.
Aside from everything else seeing them always reminds me that we have all received an amazing gift… and that is our own life: including our body, thoughts and indeed the ability for us to create within our own lives the situations and circumstance we desire.
It suprises me a bit when people seem to be happy to let themselves be governed by the expectations of society rather than allowing themselves to do what they would actually prefer to do (if they have even given it a moments serious consideration).
I guess it all comes down to being intentional with your actions and knowing that the only person who really controls what is going on in your life is yourself. Maybe it is because it is quite easy to go with the flow and follow the socially accpeted ‘norms’, taking the safe options in life or being persuaded by the advice of others and subsequently not really following your preferred choices. Remember what is right for one person is not always right for another and constantly doing things to please others/fit in is only going to lead to endless frustration further down the line.
What I’m really saying and reminding myself of as well is that the only person who knows what is best for you… is you, and that it is not selfish to break from the norm and to actually take action to achieve your goals and desires and do what YOU want. Refuse to let life and circumstance push you around. Instead be positive, always start something with the end in mind and know that you can and will make a success of it because it is something that you have actually chosen to do and not slipped into doing or been firced to do. There is such a difference between the two. One leads to self fulfillment and happiness, the other leads to frsutration and perhaps even despair.
Just contemplate now what it is that you would be happy to strive for and make your mind up to achieve it. By not striving to achieve something are you making your life happier or unhappier…which life would you ultimately prefer?
So, what are YOU striving for now or are you still drifting being pushed around by circumstance. Make a firm choice now and it could transform your life. Afterall do you want to be sat in your rocking chair in your later years full of regrets or full of endless memories of joy from leading a fulfilling life – it’s your call!