Love Your Life

Before I graduated (this was a few years back. I know, I am quite old!), I did an internship with a friend of my mum. She is a positive psychologist. I have never fully immersed myself in the realm of 'optimism' prior to that, although I know of it's loyal followers and have heard of the saying 'mind over matter'. Nope, never put it to practice and even somewhat laughed at the whole obsession over the 'Secret' book. Hmm..

To me, I don't dwell into things if they are so 'in-your-face', get what I mean?

Anyway, back to my story ... After spending a few months completing my internship, and receiving a huge wake up call on how I was managing (or lack of it) my life, I guess suffice to say, I contemplated hard on my future and took heed at the advice my mum's friend gave me. It was a great huge slap in the face, mind you - I meant that metaphorically by the way.

At times it is hard to explain to people certain things you do, like keep on giving back to the community, and in their words, "not receiving much in return" - they meant monetary-wise. If you ask me, I did not receive nothing in return, it's the act of giving that nourishes my soul, and I think that's even more important than having an expandable disposable bank account. That said, I won't deny that my mind was once aimed at that direction.

Have I shared about my 'bean' story? I don't remember. I must have written it down somewhere. Money beans are of little value to me. Works in kind bear more; they are my main supplements. On the other hand, I try my very best to practice gratitude daily. By doing so, it has opened my psyche to wider opportunities and perspective about life.

Recently, I borrowed a book by Domonique Bertolucci from my local library on ways to start living the life you deserve. They are mainly words of wisdom that we are all familiar with, and it is great to be reminded of and applying them in my everyday life. I even subscribed to her Monday newsletter. You can do so HERE.

Today's text advice is:

"Next time you find yourself faced with analysis paralysis, stop.

Forget the pros and cons and instead ask yourself, ‘Which of my options will take me closer to a life that is in alignment with my values?’

Once you know the answer to this question, knowing which option to take will be obvious."

I really identified to that, hence came this blog post to share this 'wisdom' with you. By acknowledging and understanding that, you won't want to settle for anything less in life, and you will get a clearer vision of where your path leads you, even when you arrive at an utterly confusing fork.

Following my previous post, here's something I picked out from the book:

"Be careful the environment you choose

for it will shape you;

be careful the friends you choose

for  you will become like them." 

- W. Clement Stone

"When you think about your friends and the people you spend your time with, examine whether they hold compatible values, share similar ideals and support you in your dreams, goals and ambitions. 

Make sure that the people you call your friends are people who really belong in your life."

Never, be afraid of cutting loses.