“There are nine requisites for contented living: HEALTH enough to make work a pleasure; WEALTH enough to support your needs; STRENGTH enough to battle with difficulties and forsake them; GRACE enough to confess your sins and overcome them; PATIENCE enough to toil until some good is accomplished; CHARITY enough to see some good in your neighbor; LOVE enough to move you to be useful and helpful to others; FAITH enough to make real the things of God; HOPE enough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I have said this before and I will say it again: Life is too short to spend it feeling anything but pure joy. I know its sounds cliche but we all need to be reminded of this every once in a while. In my case, I can get so wrapped up in work and school that I fall into a rut where I'm always tired and I start to complain. Fortunately, this is when my friends swoop in and force me out of my rut. I am so blessed to have friends who are there to constantly remind me of the importance of enjoying life. From spontaneous dinners to exotic restaurants to amazing parties and study sessions, I am blessed to have such wonderful friends and a great family too. My hope is that you all will take heed to this advice and truly live every day to the fullest. You do not have to take your dreams to the grave with you, you can live your dreams! Make a list of all the things you have always wanted to do and do them! Wanna go to China? Grab your passport and book a flight! Wanna learn to play hockey? Find a class and sign up! There is nothing you can't do when you put your mind to it. Worried about your financial situation? The holidays are coming up so you can pick up a few hours on the weekend for a few weeks in order to make your dreams a reality! Affix your eyes on your prize and do not let anything deter you!
If you are not smiling dozens of times every day then it is time for you to stop and REFLECT. What is it that is draining you? Is it your friends? Is it your spouse? Is it your job? Do you feel trapped by something? Be honest with yourself and figure out why you are not fulfilled. Face your fears! Find your place of solace and go there whenever you need a mental break. When work starts to stress you out too much, request a mental day and spend it doing something you would never have done otherwise. Take your shoes off and go to the beach. Take a mental day from school and close all of your books while you do something relaxing like going to a spa.
Take full control of your own direction and steer clear of negative parasites!! Do not allow people who are constantly telling you what you can't do to remain a part of your life. Surround yourself with positive people you trust to tell you the truth but who will also encourage you to follow your dreams. Your life is a journey and you must be the captain of your vessel!
No Excuses!!
Love!!!
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