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    FireDancer
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    Since I was a child I have dreamed of bigger things. Traveling the world, helping people for nothing in return, seeing the beauty in everything, dancing wherever I go with no relent. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, artist was always the answer. But I passed on that dream as I grew older. Settling into a world of 90 to nothing retail, long days in the office, and almost no personal time to myself. There is a future here. I am financially stable, not having to worry about my job and if it’s going anywhere. I am good at what I do.
    But recently I took a very short trip to a new city. It was vibrant, people radiating good energy. Fun on every corner. And I couldn’t help but ponder..is that where I should be? Am I doing what I should be doing? What am I SUPPOSED to be doing with my life? Am I missing out on what I would love to do for what I think I should be doing? Should I sell my place, pack a suitcase and set out on a journey of unknown tomorrow? Am I being complacent?

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    Mark
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    FireDancer,
    I look at how I live my life by putting in the context as if I was going to die tomorrow or within six months or a year or whatever. We are all mortal. Most of us do not know when we will die. What would be your regrets if you know you had only a certain, short time to live?

    I really enjoyed this TEDx talk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8U8Pkod2n4. Check out what Kathleen Taylor said on 8:18 into the talk. Who am I being with my life versus What I should I be doing with my life?

    I think therein lies your answer.

    Metta,
    Mark

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