"It's the day of your life". That is what we are told, that is what we are taught, and that is what we expect. But what does it really mean? How do we know if it is the day for you to change the way you think about yourself and the way you interact with the world?
If we want to get rid of something, we first need to decide why we are trying to get rid of it. Is it because we don't like what we have? Is it because we believe it won't change unless we do something about it? We need to ask ourselves these questions in order to make sure we aren't just wasting our time.
When it comes to life, there is only so much of it that we can give to other people. It is our life, and we need to do with it as we see fit. We can't let others tell us how to spend our time, and we can't live life without having a job. These things are not negotiable, they are not optional.
What does it mean to be alive today? What do we need to learn to do in order to contribute to the greater good of humanity? How do we get past our barriers and tackle problems that we know are going to come along just because we chose to? It's all about looking in the right place at the right time and doing the right things.
If you are asking yourself, "what is today?" today, I'm going to assume that you are in the midst of some sort of struggle with your life. Whether it's in business, personal, or social, sometimes problems seem to creep up on us when we least expect them and there seems no way to get out from underneath them.
The best thing for anyone to do in these circumstances is to take a look at life from a different perspective. Try to see it from another person's view, as it were. Look at the challenges, the sacrifices, and the hard work that everyone puts into their own lives, and try to see how you could have done something different. If you can find a small ray of hope and carry that with you through your daily life, it's a chance worth taking.
Sometimes, just seeing something from an entirely different point of view can help us see more clearly what's really going on. This is why many people go on long retreats every year. A retreat will give you the opportunity to go away from everything and take it all with you so you can look at life from a new perspective. There are times when life throws curveballs and we need a refresher course. If you've been taking a long break and are wondering is today the day for you to start looking at things from a new perspective, why not try going away for a few weeks? You'll come back with renewed energy and a better perspective.
We need to ask ourselves, though, if it's even the right time to be thinking about something as important as this. Is today the day for you to make a change and go after your dreams? It may be one of the most important decisions you're ever going to make, but it doesn't have to feel like the biggest task in the world. Change your thoughts and feelings about it. That's how you're going to get what you want out of it.
