The secret of life. Wow! Who wouldn’t want THAT, right? Well, the path to happiness really isn’t as hard as you think. You see, it’s all about choices. Do we allow ourselves to be bogged down and mired by the demands and influences of life around us, or do we make the conscious choice to create some boundaries for ourselves and protect the sometimes transparent veil of our sanity?
I was a victim of my own poor choices for a long time. Work this and work that. Sure, strive for work/life balance while rationalizing that I”m doing everything for my family and the better good. But, I was worn out and not at my best. Then, I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I chose to choose.
Before you roll your eyes and dismiss this entry, and others to come in this series, as unrealistic…hear me out. There are countless idioms out there, spoken by many far wiser than I, that when put together, really seem to make sense. What’s more, they don’t really take much effort on your part to introduce into your schedule and really make a difference.
Ok, ok…let me show you.
Passion for life – I don’t know how many people have told me a version of, “Do what you love and love what you do.” If you’re miserable in your occupation or daily life, don’t expect miracles: you’ll be miserable and so will those around you (for as long as they’re willing to stay!). Chuck the excuses! Seriously! Write down what you LOVE and would WANT to do. Then, find it and see what you need to do NOW, so you can have it SOON. Make the choice!
Life is all about choices when life presents obstacles. I chose to choose. What will you choose?
