We can either wait to be happy or we can take action toward that result. Neither choice guarantees us success. We may fail either way. The difference is that waiting is almost certain to result in failure. While action, on the other hand, at least gives us a fighting chance. Happiness, as it turns out,…
Tag: the journey
Distractions And Detours
As we walk our path, from time to time, we will be get distracted. Sometimes these distractions will cause us to stray off course. This is an inevitability. In fact, one could say that this, too, is part of the path. But, our goal should be to ensure that, when go astray, we recognize it…
A Path Of Errors
“Honor thy error as a hidden intention.“—Brian Eno, Oblique Strategies When we do creative work, we will make a lot of mistakes along the way. At least that is how it will feel. Our projects will not always come out the way that we wanted. We will sometimes find it difficult to get our ideas…
Take The Trip (Some Unsolicited Advice)
Take the trip. Try new things. Do not wait. Life changes quickly. Tomorrow is promised to no one. Be brave. Take a chance. Fear is an excuse. Busy is an excuse. Conformity is cowardice. Procrastination is cowardice. Embrace whimsy. Chase your dreams. Every moment matters. Nothing is insignificant. Your muse will not find you. You…
Looking For A Detail Of Hope
The ability to appreciate and rejoice in the tiniest details of our lives can be extrapolated out to an immense sense of gratitude for the bigger picture if we allow it to. Sometimes life, with all of the complexity and challenges it presents to us from day to day, can become overwhelming. There are times…