He must often change who would be constant in Happiness or Wisdom.
-Confucious
We all like a comfortable routine. The way we think and the way we live tend to remain consistent unless we actively try to change them. This can sometimes make it difficult to consider alternatives.
We carry our ideas and beliefs from the past. Many cliche's about perseverence are still common in our society. They were the best we had at one time. Now, with other options available to us, our attitudes need to catch up.
Some people might not want to talk about their feelings or concerns. Some might not want to ask others for help. Still others might not want to use a medication to help them cope, even temporarily.
The most unfortunate folks have all of these and their dissatisfaction, unhappiness or frustration continues to build.
Ask yourself what is it about your own ideas and beliefs that keep you from getting what you need. This is not the same thing as blaming yourself for your problems. Bad things do happen to good people, but we can still choose how we respond.
Not only can we choose, we have to choose. Why would we leave such things to chance or to others to decide?
You might also ask why you choose to struggle when you might not have to.
Waiting for anything is rarely the best choice. Actively going towards the life we want puts a measure of control in our hands.
This process of active participation in healing and enriching ourselves, gives us the best chance for a happy and satisfying life.
Live Well.
-Confucious
We all like a comfortable routine. The way we think and the way we live tend to remain consistent unless we actively try to change them. This can sometimes make it difficult to consider alternatives.
We carry our ideas and beliefs from the past. Many cliche's about perseverence are still common in our society. They were the best we had at one time. Now, with other options available to us, our attitudes need to catch up.
Some people might not want to talk about their feelings or concerns. Some might not want to ask others for help. Still others might not want to use a medication to help them cope, even temporarily.
The most unfortunate folks have all of these and their dissatisfaction, unhappiness or frustration continues to build.
Ask yourself what is it about your own ideas and beliefs that keep you from getting what you need. This is not the same thing as blaming yourself for your problems. Bad things do happen to good people, but we can still choose how we respond.
Not only can we choose, we have to choose. Why would we leave such things to chance or to others to decide?
You might also ask why you choose to struggle when you might not have to.
Waiting for anything is rarely the best choice. Actively going towards the life we want puts a measure of control in our hands.
This process of active participation in healing and enriching ourselves, gives us the best chance for a happy and satisfying life.
Live Well.
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