A lot of people are in a continuous battle with themselves.  On one hand, there is this constant strive to love & discover oneself and live a more fulfilled and purposeful life. On the other hand, they tear themselves apart and are sometimes critical to the point that there is no room for a self-break.

And to add to this, we are always wanting to achieve something, get somewhere and become something else.  All of these thoughts lead people to be in a constant state of cross-fire. By focusing on getting somewhere else, you are not paying attention to where you currently are.  By not being Present, you lose out on so much. You create so much self-injustice. In fact, you lose out on everything. Because it is only in this moment, that anything really matters.  This moment is all we know. We are the very best we can be in our present state of being.

By shifting your focus into the present, you give your life far more joy, purpose, contentment and balance than you may ever imagine. It is this awareness of knowing that you are exactly where you are meant to be and having innate faith in this feeling, that carries you beautifully through your entire life journey.

We all get anxious from time to time that things aren’t exactly going the way they should or if only, we could fast forward through a certain phase of our life, we would be happier. Well, once you pass through one phase, there will always be another one waiting for you which may again leave you feeling lost or anxious. Therefore, it is important to ground your belief system and create a full-proof attiutide towards life’s circumstances. Our atitutides make every experience we have based either on worth, substance and growth or they can shatter, destroy or undermine our self-worth. It is only when we are grounded that we can know ourselves. And when you know yourself, your journey to come can be self-directed and hand-crafted.  You then hold the power to carve your future.

The key to blissful living is to live life to the fullest in the present state. Appreciate everything you have today. Smile because everyday is an opportunity to do things differently, start with a clean slate and create a new path.  Having this realization brings respect towards the Universe and gratitude towards your own life and others around you.  This helps you discover the true charm that our lives hold.

Our life journey is the stuff that really matters. That’s where the meat is. That’s where the substance resides.

So next time you find yourself getting caught up in the daily rut, stop and remind yourself that we are all blessed in our own way. We are no better or worse than anyone else.  And if you still feel someone is luckier, more successful or happier in their existence than you are, check their attitude towards their own life…you will find that the most content and successful people in the world share many common traits. The biggest one being respect for their personal life journey.

Here’s to Being You. Here’s to Just Being.