I recently had a conversation with a friend about lifestyles, and changing habits to feel healthier and happier. It got me thinking about our lives and the choices and paths we have in front of us. I think, often times, there are only two options in situations. On your path of life, when you hit a turning point you can either turn left or right. This, however, is really not the case. There is always the third route, which can be something totally different, or something that lies somewhere in the middle. Sometimes there can be a fourth or fifth route, too! Two paths can often times be enough, and sometimes limited options light a little fire under our tooshies and force us to move in a new direction. However, sometimes just two choices can feel scary, intimidating, or just not right. Sometimes we just might not be ready to make a move to the left or to the right, but that doesn't mean we just stand there on the corner staring down the road!!! Bringing in a third choice or road can make it seem more doable, and can keep us moving. I always think of the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz when I have important decisions in front of me, and yes, some people do go both ways, which is just fine, too! Try out all the roads! The important thing is movement. I think being stuck and stagnant is the biggest source of unhappiness. At least for me, it is. You just gotta keep pushing forward each day.
I was at a crossroads a few weeks ago with something very personal, and I felt stuck even though I had laid out two choices in front of me. I took a deep breath, stepped outside of myself, and created a third road. There is always another way, you just have to be open, willing, and maybe a little creative. The most important thing, however, is to always keep in mind that YOU are the one that needs to be happy. If you are happy then everything else will fall into place. Choose the road that makes you happy, and you will undoubtedly be on the right path.
I was at a crossroads a few weeks ago with something very personal, and I felt stuck even though I had laid out two choices in front of me. I took a deep breath, stepped outside of myself, and created a third road. There is always another way, you just have to be open, willing, and maybe a little creative. The most important thing, however, is to always keep in mind that YOU are the one that needs to be happy. If you are happy then everything else will fall into place. Choose the road that makes you happy, and you will undoubtedly be on the right path.