Choose to be

We are born. We grow. We absorb, learn and become. Years and years of discoveries, trials, tribulations, and regrets.  Combined with an abundance of achievements and success, we finish the race called LIFE. 

Recently, the  passage below was presented to me for thought. I do not know the title or author, however, I do believe it speaks to all of us. Why should we wait until our 60’s, 70’s, or beyond to practice these beliefs? 

I’m admitting that I stole this and don’t know who to credit, but THANK YOU!  Enjoy and go out there to live your life of happy! 

• After loving my parents my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself.
• I just realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
• I now stopped bargaining with vegetable and fruit vendors. A few pennies will not burn a hole in my pocket, but may well help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
• I pay my waiter/waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to his/her face. He/she is toiling much harder for a living than me. 
• I stopped telling the elderly that they’ve narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down their memory lane and relive the past.
• I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
• I  give compliments freely and generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient;  Never, NEVER turn it down, just say “Thank You”.
• I have learned not to bother about a crease or spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
• I walk away from people who don’t value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
• I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat and neither am I in any race.
• I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human. 
• I have learned that it is better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships I will never be alone. 
• I have learned to live each day as if it’s the last. After all, it might be the last. 
• I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice, you can be happy at any time, just choose to be! 

Lesson learned

If we practice these beliefs in our present, a future of contentment and inner peace are sure to be ours. 

Thanks for reading!