I see so many people, including myself, living life as if it is a dress rehearsal...It's Not! There are no do overs, we do not have 9 lives and the world we have is what we got. As you are reading this, is there something more important you should be doing? Get off the device you're on and do whatever it is in your life you should be doing. Do you stay in a relationship because you can't pay the bills alone, you are used to the stability or think no one else wants you? Get out of it. Excuses are no reason to lead someone on or be unhappy, plus, your kids know you are not happy. You're not fooling anyone. You hate your job? Find another one. Why wake up every day already regretting the hours you are about to waste? Is that paycheck really worth it? Go back to school, get a change of scenery and get a job that you enjoy. It is never too late to start over.
The worst thing I can imagine doing is lying on my deathbed and regretting not doing what I wanted to do in this life. I know in my mind, heart and soul what is important for me to do on this earth. The days, weeks, and months just fly by. Either you are part of your own problems or working on the solutions. You're reading this right now and probably thinking, hey! You don't know my struggles and you are correct, but, do you know mine? I know how I Was living, what I Was doing and what I Am doing now. The difference is going to make changes in not just my but hopefully, many lives.
Every day I wake up and pray to be a better mother, daughter, employee, co-worker, friend, confidant etc. I am not saying that I'm better than anyone or even pretend to be perfect. I don't want to be, I just want to be an exceptional person for my son to look up to. Maybe one day, I will reach that goal. Point is, I have a goal. I have numerous life goals and am working on them frequently. If you wake up and feel you have nothing to look foward to, walk to the mirror and start blaming that person. Tell the person in the mirror who you want to be, where you want to live, and that you need them to care about you more than anyone in the world. Divulge your innermost dreams for your life, no matter how out of reach they may seem and then make a plan. Literally sit down and write out the changes you want to make and goals you'd like to reach. Writing things down, seeing them and being able to look at them can be very concrete. You can never have too many dreams, there's simply no such thing.
I guess I care too much to see people just going through the motions. I see and hear people complaining about things daily that can be changed very simply. That's my opinion though. As I said before, I don't know others situations but some people need to get a grip! I wish my life were so dull that I could complain about the pointless things that some do, (not really). The last thing I want is a boring life. I'm not saying be overwhelmed but if you are "bored", you are doing something wrong. I have not been bored since I was 10.
Will it be easy? Probably not. Most things worth doing are not easy. You will hit several bumps and potholes in the road but you have to decide for yourself whether or not it's worth it. Decide where your priorities lie and who your choices effect. It is usually not easy to change and most beings are not comfortable with change. Feel the fear and do it Anyway! Will it make you a millionaire, famous or more popular? I doubt it but I can almost guarantee it will make you feel better about yourself and that alone, is worth it.
OneLove~Ophelia ☆(Andi)
Good advice! You only live this life once so don't waste it!
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