What a glorious month January is.
I say that a bit sarcastically, but I am learning to
appreciate every moment, good and bad, that I have.
Things that are important come to you, just as you are. You
don’t have to chase them. They will just happen. Sometimes in life we try too
hard. In trying to force things, we end up disappointed and disillusioned.
Those unpleasant stressful feelings? Those come from worrying about things that
have not happened yet, being sad about things you think might have been (but is
not necessarily what may have occurred) and living in fear of the next thing to
come, what may go wrong with it or looking foolish. If I spend all my time
living in fear, I am not looking at what is happening right now. I am not
enjoying the feeling I am having, the wonderful experience I am a part of, the
thrill that comes from living in the now. I don’t ever want to look back at my
life and say I didn’t live.
It is important when those doubts start to get to you that
you stop. Look them up and down, and think – what is the absolute worst that
can happen? And then – what can I do about it? There is always something you
can do. Realizing that the power is within you makes those fears and doubts
easier to deal with. Instead of the elephant in the room, it becomes a small
mouse in the corner. It might frighten you a little bit, but a mouse is
something you can overcome.
In life, we need to appreciate each and every day, learn
from it, and work with whatever come about.
If we keep life simple, it has its own power.
We don’t need to complain for the sake of complaining.
Negativity breeds much more negativity. It becomes strangling, holding you back
from the accomplishments and happiness that could be part of your life.
Embrace your inner nature. It makes you who you are. Whether
you enjoy reading, traveling, exploring, dancing – there is something that is
unique to you. Don’t ever compromise that value, that special piece of you.
Everything in life has a place – a function. Some people don’t realize the
contribution they bring. If you respect what is inside you, it will serve you
well. You will know where you truly belong.
Take those things that others think are weaknesses and make
them your strengths. I am an emotional person. All my friends and family know
this. I can cry at the drop of a hat. But, there is no denying that I feel. I
may be emotional, but that emotion makes me compassionate. It lets others know
the depths of my feelings for them. Emotions are scary sometimes, but if you
feel it, don’t hide it.
Man is a fickle creature. He is at times led away from his
true nature. This is why it is important to understand who you are and respect
yourself. Don’t be fooled into becoming what you are not.
A lot of these ideas are paraphrased from the Tao of Pooh
and the Te of Piglet. I think one of the best things I read is this:
How can you get very
far,
If you don’t know who
you are?
How can you do what
you ought,
If you don’t know what
you’ve got?
And if you don’t know
which to do
Of all the things in
front of you –
Then what you’ll have
when you are through
Is just a mess without
a clue.
Of all the best that
can come true
If you know What and
Which and Who.
I am living every moment with enjoyment for what it is. I
have had a few spectacular ones already this year. Here’s to living many more,
and not giving up ever what may be. I will live the adventurer's life.
Until we meet again,
Angie
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