It often seems to me as though there's always something new to be accomplished for life to start. By that I mean that there was high school to be done with, internships, college, this and that. I hear myself say "Ok, after this is done, that will be it, life is going to start", but, hasn't life started already?
What does it mean to start life?
I remember being little and thinking that when I'll be 18, I'll be a real adult and I'll do adult things etc. Now, when I remember what I was like when I was 18, one word comes to mind: kid. It's funny.
So, in the end, these little obstacles to surmount, these things to get done will always be there. I will go from one goal to the next.
Then I wonder, is that bad? Will I always feel like I'm on "stand-by", will I always be waiting for my real life to start?
After thinking about this a little bit and doing some research, I've come to the conclusion that, as human beings, we are happy when we're growing. Growth is an important factor in living a healthy life. We always need to be working on the getting something done.
For example, let's say I have a research paper due. Apparently I will be happier when I'm actually working on it then when it's done. And when it is done, I will most probably look for something else to do, for another task to be done.
Interesting, no?
So life is never on stand-by, it is happening right now. Life is not about chilling on a hammock waiting for sunrises and sunsets (though, it is good to do that one in a while ;P ), it is about setting goals, learning how to make ourselves happy, accomplishing things that we need and want to accomplish. It is about making come true as many dreams as possible for ourselves and for those we love.
Happy 4th,
xoxo
I totally agree with you that life is about growth. I think we are here to expand ourselves and evolve and learn to be and express more and more of ourselves everyday!
ReplyDeleteIn saying that I think there are different times of growth. Sometimes outer growth is really important and having goals and tasks to achieve are great for that. Other times inner growth is important and that may involve getting quiet, slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves. It may be those times that 'chilling on a hammock waiting for sunrises and sunsets' could actually be beneficial.
I guess at the end of the day it is all about balance! Thanks for a beautiful and thought provoking post xxx