Have you ever thought about what you want? But I mean, what you Really want in your life? This fundamental question is more than overlooked, it is actually completely ignored by most of us...
We've been busier and more distracted than ever before... Daily life is getting gradually way too saturated with all kinds of information and demanding tasks. Little to none time for ourselves, and when we get some, well, most of us dive into more distractions in an attempt to relax or get some type of instant gratification.
Why do we keep repeating the same routines?
Routines are not bad, in essence, they are important mechanisms to structure our livelihoods as human beings, since we are creatures of habits. The issue here is getting into an automatic repeated mode without taking notice whether of these habits are healthy or not. We tend to turn on this repeat mode when we are too comfortable in our life. Even if things are not going so well, as we can also easily get used to unpleasant things.
Remember I started asking: Do you know what you want? You may now ask: What does it have to do with repeating fruitless habits? Then I say: It has Everything to do with it!
The importance of knowing what you want is massive! Because whatever scenery you choose for yourself, whatever you decide to aim at, the path of accomplishment is going to provide you with some kind of Sense of Purpose.
When we don't know what we want, we live in a drifting mode. We just go along with that calm tide, until we got stuck in the first sandbank. In which we sit comfortably repeating whatever we are used to.
However, when you have clear objectives, you just cannot afford to, be drifting anywhere else, since you now have a direction to move in. You will take control of your boat and navigate toward your goal. You'll start to realize ways to build your path to it and also get the knowledge you are not "chasing" a target... Chasing gives the idea of going after something that is running from you. Your objective isn't to be chased, it is to be met. It is already lying in the world of ideas; just bring it to your conscious mind, believe it and Take Action.
Let me exemplify what I mean: Personally, I dream of owning and living in a nice house by the seaside with my loved ones as well as having some classic cars to enjoy it. OK, I know something I want... But see how general it still is? The next questions here would be: Where exactly would that house be? What's the size of the house? Which car model/make would they be? The most specific I can be, the better, because I could know exactly where to aim and exactly how much is needed to buy these and to maintain the lifestyle. Therefore, you can put into action an effective plan to meet your goals.
Am I implying the purpose of life is acquiring material things? Absolutely not. Material stuff is here to be enjoyed with prudence but they are far from being the most important of life. They serve as motivation as well as tools to boost experience of certain aspects of life. A house with a beautiful sea view serves me as a source of inspiration and sharing a better quality of life with my loved ones. It is all more about supporting experiences, the "Leveled By the Sea" feeling in the case of the sea view, as well as the "Just Drive" experience in the case of cars.
When you take time to define your objectives, I strongly suggest you close your eyes and think without any kind of judgment. Do not be afraid, do not be ashamed to think bigger than you used to. Let your perfect picture be painted in your mind.
Everything is possible with faith and effort. It won't come out of the blue for free, it will require all of your determination and strength to put it into action. But surely, in the path you build, if it's done by heart, you'll undoubtedly provide value to many other people along it. Because we all live in a huge community called humanity, if you walk determined and with good intentions, there is no way of improving your life without helping others as well as getting help from them along this walk. It is a win-win process.
Keep in mind that Happiness is not what awaits you there in the very end... Happiness IS The Way Itself and this is now. Simply That.
Don't just think about it; Be about it.
See you next time.
