Life Is A Journey

Would you say that when starting a journey and to get where you are going, it might be advisable to know the address?

                                                                     

To find your purpose in life, you must set a goal, draw a map, 

and start the journey.

Once you begin , you need to enjoy the journey and 

focus on what’s really important in life.

Along the way, on the paths that you are destined to travel you may stumble and you will be challenged!  Your courage, your faith, your strengths and your weaknesses will be tested.  But, these  inconveniences (and sometimes disappointments) force us to think, look, listen and make pivotal changes in our lives.

It is important to NOT view your life’s journey as a destination.  With this view we are actually limiting our happiness and personal growth.

Mark Twain – 

“Your limitations may just be in your mind.

Life is NOT a clear cut journey with a defined beginning and a definite arrival point!   In my opinion, in order to have peace of mind and happiness throughout your life the first and most important matter at hand is getting our spiritual life in the right direction.

                                                         

Success on your journey depends a lot on how you plan and what attitude you develop towards it.  Half of your success is the foundation for your journey.  Start by identifying and developing the positive traits of your character and doing everything possible to eliminate the bad ones.  Keep your knowledge, understanding and insight continually expanding!   It has been proven ..."we attract not what we want but who we are and if we are to attract better people and circumstances, we must build those qualities in ourselves."  Therefore...surround yourself with the type of people you want to be!

Accept that this journey of life is a process!

  Enjoy the adventures!

It is never too late to do what you want to do; to act on your destiny.

                                                                                

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” – Steve Jobs

Final thoughts I try to remember and would like to pass on to you…

#1 – was listed above – get your spiritual life in the right direction – FIRST.

#2 - We can control what happens to us most of the time by controlling our words, thoughts and actions. When people give away to their emotions and feelings is often when they do things that they regret later.

#3 - Don’t live for others!  Don’t choose your path in life based on the expectations set on you by others, whether its your parents, friends, or society in general.  Set your own goals and dream your own dreams.

#4 - Live for others.   What?  (I just said - DON'T).....Yes, don’t let others choose your path for you, BUT don’t choose a path that will hurt those around you.  It’s easy to get caught up in your own life, BUT if you don’t take care of those you love, what is it all for in the end?

#5 - Take care of your body. 

       Eat healthy, get a good night’s sleep, and exercise. 

#6 - Take care of your mental health, your mind...every single day!                                                    Stop feeding your mind a constant stream of junk.  A little downtime is healthy, but don’t dedicate every free hour you have to watching realty TV or doing other stuff that requires little mental energy.   And here’s some breaking news…..even the "news" can rot your brain with its constant barrage of negativity and biased sensationalism. 

Stay positive – eliminate the negative!

Enjoy the journey 

Be Well

 This journey of life is a road trip– enjoy each day and don’t carry too much baggage.