It can be a story of most of us, since childhood till today. Loved and protected by our dear ones, we have struggled to unwind in the outside world. We are taught to be cautious, careful and do things which will make us shine out. We start pleasing others to become one of them, and our own identity fades away in this process.
We pick up professions in which others are doing well. And forget our own matrix to measure success. We overlook the fact that something that might work for me might not benefit you that much.
You must have got suggestions from people who would have told you that success is must. But very few would have actually told you to choose what really excites you, and you will get success.
Very few would have assured you that even if you fail, they will be there for you. Or they would trust you with whatever you do.
Very few would have told you how to deal with failure. Mostly ignored, but it is a good teacher, learn from failure.
Not many would have told u, that there is no fix mantra for success. Or just be the best in whatever you do.
Not many would have told you, to enjoy the present moment and celebrate small achievements. Because we are programmed to plan for big celebrations in life.
Plan in the evening for tomorrow morning, plan in 20's for 50's & we are spending our life to plan our retirement leading to lack of happiness & fulfillment in present moment.
We have forgotten to enjoy small moments. We are constantly thriving for success & have left no room for failure. And if some day we fail, acceptance becomes difficult.
I feel it is time to slow down a bit and reflect. Do you remember when was the last time you sat & had a self talk.
Looked back in life from where you started? Felt proud and confident on yourself and got inspired from your own journey.
When was the last time you made peace with your inner voice?
When was the last time you really let go of things hampering your growth?
When was the last time you really enjoyed doing something and lived in that moment?
So many questions and only one solution, listen to your inner voice, it guides us the best. If you are in harmony with it, you will experience fulfillment in life. And do the best for yourself and for common good.
It takes time and effort to do so, rewind your memories a bit & you will get answers to many unanswered questions.
Do what you love, that will be the real high of your life. & make peace with your inner voice by acting on it.
Work on yourself and be robust, that no one can dare to make you feel that you are not enough.
Have faith in yourself & you will sail through❤️
Lots of Love!! And more magic to you !!
This is a perfect reflection of who we are today. We are so caught up trying to live up to societal expectations of what or whom we should become at certain age ranges that we have forgotten the little things that make life worthy of living. So many of us are plagued by anxiety and depression as a result of the pressure of not succeeding because we've made material acquisition and other societal prestige the yardstick for assessing success in life. It's so sad.
Just like you, I believe we are only successful when we do the things we love while we're still living. Happiness matters a great deal!
I am so glad that you connect to this thought. Thank you so much for sharing your point of view :)
Wow!!
Thank you :)
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This is exactly what happens in our society today, trying to live up to social standard. we are so focused on the future that we forget to enjoy our little achievements, always wanting to acquire more.
Thanks for the reminder dear.