We tend to say that life does not come with an instruction manual, yet most of us end up following a step by step guide that guides our life, without realizing it, we spend our precious time in this world trying to achieve our goals one after another. . And meanwhile, life passes before our eyes.
Unfortunately, in most cases we follow a plan that we have not even developed, we simply internalize what others see as the path to success and happiness, we continue to forget that, as Seligman says, each of us is the architect of his happiness.
- We all want to succeed.
- To have good opportunities.
- Economic and emotional stability and.
- In general.
- A prosperous life.
- We know that it is not always easy to achieve and that is why we prepare a lot throughout life.
Parents, in order to ensure that their children have all the skills and tools they need for the future, begin to prepare them from an early age, in this way they seek to choose the best schools and make an economic effort to enroll their children in the most varied extracurricular activities. English, German, Basketball, Chess, Swimming, Piano. . . everything seems important, everything seems necessary to add points over the course of life.
As we grow we seek to obtain the best degrees, enter the most prestigious universities and carry out the most demanded master’s and postgraduate degrees in the market, we give up our friendships, our dream and any kind of leisure to study something that guarantees us a good salary in the future.
Nor do we hesitate to work overtime on a job we don’t like or deprive ourselves of that trip or clothes we’d like to buy to save money, to protect us from what may happen in the future. We are enjoying the present, does there seem to be a future that requires our sacrifice?There’s always something to do in our inbox. So as we focus on tomorrow, life passes.
As we prepare to live, life passes, as the child moves from one activity to another, wastes time playing, exploring, discovering, imagining, however, several authors warn us that the future will require more creative and curious human beings.
As you study tirelessly, the opportunities to dance, laugh, meet new people and broaden your horizons are over. Your kids grow up while you spend all your time on this job that makes you unhappy. The opportunity to dedicate yourself to your free time, enjoy your family, enjoy the company of your friends, travel and see the world. . . everything happens before your eyes.
When will you reach your goal?Perhaps by then, the trip is no longer available, the garment has gone out of fashion and your children have grown up.
How old are you now? Whatever the answer, you’ll never be younger than you are now, you’ll never have more energy than you have now. Life already exists, it happens now, as long as you read this text. Are you satisfied with the use of your time?
It is obvious that we cannot ignore our responsibilities and dedicate ourselves only to having fun, we need a degree, getting a job and thinking about the future, many times we cannot choose. However, there is a healthy commitment.
For society only what generates productivity is necessary, but as human beings it is essential that we have good mental and emotional health, we need to rest, talk, love, be creative, laugh and be realized, these activities may not generate money, but they are essential. At the end of this fantastic adventure of life, only your experiences will remain.
If you’re going to follow a plan, make sure it’s yours, made for you. Train for pleasure, out of curiosity, to know more than you’re fascinated by. Try to find a job that personally enriches you one way or another. . Take the time to paint, sing, read, play with your children or take a walk on the beach. Life passes before our eyes every day, enjoy it!