The truth is that every day we start afresh because it is the first day
for the rest of our lives..... but when it is the start of the New Year, it becomes
doubly special because than it truly is a new day, a new year, and a new
opportunity for a fresh start.
We are burdened with the anxiety of expectations, be they our
own expectations, the expectations of our family and friends or the larger
expectations of the society. Isn't it true that we mould ourselves and wear the
masks that reflect the society's expectations of us?
We all struggle to define ourselves and yet we don't take
pause and try to understand what is it that we really want? It's definitely not
the bells and whistles in the shape of all the material things that we
accumulate in a lifetime spent in using the society as a measure and mirror of
our self-esteem and satisfaction.
The latest mobile phones, snazzy watches,
bespoke suits and dresses, or the race to show that I am superior, I have
arrived does not really give long term lifelong satisfaction. The momentary pleasure derived from
this one up man ship soon leaves a hollow feeling because truth be told if a
man's journey is only reflected by his or her material accomplishments than it
is indeed a life poorly spent.
So the start of the year is the time for reflection and
introspection, to think deep about the purpose of life. To ponder how to live
life fully.
Why is it that in today's modern society everyone feels cooped
up?
Living an unsatisfactory life be it relationships or a job, feeling
entitled to a better life and yet unwilling to make the time or effort to
understand how to achieve it. Why does one consent to living a sham life only because it reflects the sociey’s
respect, why do we forget and are knowingly or unknowingly willing to sacrifice what makes one truly happy.
So imagine that there are no boundaries, no restraints.
Imagine that you are free and not living in a box and then
think what will make you happy? What is it that you would love to do if you
were not caught in this web of expectations?
Come on, take the first step. Make a list of all that you would
like to do, prioritise it.
Now map out what
are the next steps that needs to be taken on this very important journey of
accomplishing your dreams.
You have to decide what is the time that is being spent on
activities that can be saved to pursue your dream? What are the expenditures
that are going towards pampering your ego and can be utilised in more
productive endeavours? Do you really need that dress or phone or car, or should
that money be spent in ensuring that you can pursue your happiness objective?
So decide today since it's a new day, to become the master
of your own destiny.
To understand what your dreams are and carve out a path that
will take you to your destination.
Start taking the small steps because in the end always
remember;
the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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