Your life is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." I am paraphrasing Steve Jobs there. He was a bit long winded with what he was talking about, so I distilled it a bit to hit the key points. This quote is something that I want to drill into my daughters' heads. No matter what I want for you and your life, remember. it is YOUR life.
Do what you feel is best for you when you grow older. Right now, I am your shepherd. I am making decisions for you that I think and hope are in your best interests. When you are older, you will make these decisions for yourself. I am always here to speak with you about my decisions and why I make them. As you age, I hope that you will see the wisdom behind some or (hopefully) all of my decisions. Remember, though, that just because you can make a decision, doesn't always mean you will make the right one. Think long and hard before making a decision that will impact your future. Try to weigh the pros and cons. Don't make a decision to spite someone, or just to prove someone wrong. Remember, there is more to peace than just not fighting. To live in peace, you need to make decisions that are right for you now, and will remain right for you in the future as well. Think out your decisions in advance. What will the impact of your actions be on your well being? On your reputation? On your own self image and on how you are perceived by the people you meet. How will your actions impact the people around you? Does it matter? Your life can be wonderful...or it can be hell. It will all depend on your decisions. Don't make life-changing decisions when you are angry or hurt. Count to 10 before speaking when you are angry. Count to 100 when you are really angry! Speak honestly and from your heart...but don't use that as an excuse to hurt other people. Praise people when you can, but only speak ill to someone if you absolutely have to. Have the wisdom to know the difference. My wish for both of you is that I want you to be happy. Make decisions that will lead you along the path to happiness. Before you can do that, though. You need to know what happiness means for you. My path to happiness will not necessarily be your path to happiness. Know what truly makes you happy, and then pursue it. And if you find that you have been chasing a chimera, don't be afraid to step back and reassess your choices. Life is not a race... it is a journey. And if you travel down the wrong path, don't be afraid to turn around and try another. Although this post is for my daughters, I hope that other readers can also gain some wisdom from it. Feel free to leave comments with your thoughts.
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