My mother always told me that if you take away someone's dreams, you have left them nothing to live for...words of wisdom that provided the necessary nurturing while growing up. However, what was omitted from this proverb ( or my mother was a real hard ass teacher..."tough love, my son...") was what one should live WITH while pursuing what they live for.
See the dilemma??
Things are challenging and discouraging enough as it is and that's just getting groceries at Superstore, never mind going off on the personal journey for self-satisfaction...oh and while you're preparing for your journey, I suggest you hit the bulk section at Superstore. They have 8 varieties of trail mix, so you can change it up while journeying...candied mangoes AND papaya...mmmmmm. Yet another healthy way to stave off boredom.
Another thing I strongly suggest is adding humility to your daily diet. Granola for the hole, humbleness for the soul. Nothing sharpens your focus and puts realism into your perception of your environment quite like being humbled. Things are NOT all rosy when you're standing in a tulip garden...
A great influence and role model of mine is fond of saying "create your reality" to me, however, I've been finding it difficult to convince my neighbours that Velcro walls are practical and Michael Jackson was framed...just release the new album Mikey and we'll both prove them all wrong as I moonwalk whilst centering your poster in my living room with a RRRRRRIP and regrip.
Having been humbled quite a bit lately, I suppose the risk of becoming insecure and/or depressed exists but it actually hasn't dawned on me to get down in the dumps. So what's the secret, you may ask? Go on...it's okay. You can ask. Sighhh...I'll just continue as if you did.
Inspirational and motivational tools help, sure, ("she says I am the one...but the kid is not my son...SHA-MAUN...EEE-HEE...OOH!...") but more importantly, I've felt comforted with having things put in place for me. Instead of feeling worthless, I am actually able to know just how worthwhile my thoughts and feeling are thus knowing my own worth.
Pretty nifty huh? A sort of "take that frown and turn it upside down" approach granted, but by refraining from quoting a cute saying, it doesn't make people want to toss their cookies or punch me in my mouth with a shovel. It's like a friend of mine always says whenever he finds himself in a situation (getting fired) that requires a new approach (and getting dumped)..."When they're running you out of town, run to the front of the crowd and act like it's a parade."
Ahhhh...being humble. It makes one more settled and keeps the stomachs of those around you
that way as well. And there was peace in the valley once again...
No comments:
Post a Comment