What Matters Most NOW

You ever gone through life wishing there was more? Or perhaps even wonder where the years had gone to? Of course you did. We all did. That's simply how life is. There is no secret to living life to the fullest BUT there is a way to go about doing it. First and foremost is to stop worrying. Secondly, keep an open mind. Thirdly, learn to appreciate the little things. Lastly, love more. Simple rules but hard to follow. Let's face it, everyone stumbles once in a while. Even in the best of times something always goes awry. So let's digress for a little on what I call the 4 Pillars of Living A Happy Life I had just mentioned above is all about. Here's a video to set up your mood towards what I have to say.

Some people have made an art on worrying. Why do we worry so much? One word: CONTROL. We need to feel that we are in control of events which comprise our lives. By being in control we essentially develop a sense of security which basically tells us that we can deal with any situation and weather away any storm. The premise of being in control, however, has, in itself, some flaws. First of these is the fact that we are limited in many things. If we go beyond a certain comfort zone we have set up for ourselves and venture towards unfamiliar grounds, we essentially feel unsafe and vulnerable. That is a natural response towards the unknown. The second flow is that we are limited in our growth whether it be personal, emotional, or spiritual. The third and most obvious flaw is how we are limited in learning. So why do we always feel that we need to be in control at all times?  Well, control enables us to set a certain rhythm in our lives. By having a certain set of rules we have built for ourselves we can set standards on how we go about tackling life's trivialities.

So how do we go about learning how to let go of some of that control? With an open mind. Having an open mind affords a wider range of choices or options by which you can consider or reconsider when decision making time comes around. Having an open mind frees us from stereotype of any kind and breaks whatever barriers we have erected for ourselves. The most important benefit, at least in my opinion, of having an open mind is the sense of calmness you feel when you know you are open to anything. It is the sense of freedom of having no limitation as your only limitation. You do not embrace life's difficulties but tackle them as they come, and in your time.

Learning to appreciate the little moments which puts a smile on your face enables you to get a deeper sense of gratitude. You learn to laugh more and you get along with other people better. Your relationships become richer and your general outlook becomes more vivid and happier. When you are happy and content love flows naturally. That's the 4 Rules. Live by them, abide by them and next thing you know you have a legacy worth leaving behind. Take care guys.