What makes you happy?

Illustration by Lehla Eldridge

Isn’t it strange how we spend so much time pursuing things that will never make us happy?

We chase money and fame, and sometimes affections of those who do not care. We can’t wait for the weekend, so we waste our week waiting, and we buy lottery tickets hoping for deliverance
from our sorry lot.

Remember, that week we can’t wait to get past is called “life”.

Stop and think about what really makes you happy.

Now, you know what to do.

What do you want?

What do you want from life?

Yes, it’s a big question, and I know you might not be sure. But you are the expert. There is nobody in the world who knows better what you want out of life than you do.

Perhaps the reason you don’t know is because you never tried – I mean really tried – to figure it out. It may not be so much indecision as procrastination.

Why not take some time to determine what you want?

Life is like a....

Life is like a trampoline. No matter how high you bounce, you will come back down to earth. And the higher you bounce, the lower you will push the mat when you land. But you can always keep jumping; there is no limit to the ups.

And there is some very good news. No matter how low you push the mat, you can always jump higher than you sink.

Life on the trampoline has it’s ups and downs, but the ups are stronger if you want them to be.

Reality in Perspective...

Here’s a really cool trick that will help put everything in perspective.

First, take one foot and plant it firmly on the ground.
Next, take another foot, and plant in firmly on the ground.

There!

Now you have both feet planted firmly on the ground. Try doing this whenever things seem to be getting out of control or whenever you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

It is important at times like this not to let “what might happen” get the better of you. Planting both feet firmly on the ground helps you live the moment rather than fear the future.

Make a move!

Are you waiting for your ship to come in?

What if it doesn’t?

What if the canoe that you are letting fall into disrepair is the only vessel you have?

What if all the ships out there are waiting for canoes to come to them.

Grab a paddle and stroke stroke, stroke. If you see a ship, head for it. If not…what can be better than a peaceful or invigorating paddle through life?

Friends....

“Friends are those who sing the song in your heart,
especially when you've forgotten the lyrics”

I have no idea who quoted this, but I laaik the description.

In life, we all forget the lyrics sometimes. And it sure helps to have someone close enough, someone who cares enough to help us remember the tune.

Don’t worry; the lyric will come back to you...