As the new year approaches, it is normal to reflect on the year that was and even make new goals for the next year. For so long, the end of year was never a good time for me since it meant looking back at all the unaccomplished goals. I would then come up with excuses as to why I didn't accomplish the said goals such as mercury was in retrograde, the universe had something better, I didn't have the time and money or the opportunity didn't come up and other bs. I would then cheer up since the new year meant a new beginning and then write down the same goals and not do anything about them and at the end of year blame other factors but me. In short, I lived my life as if it was for rent.
Life is not meant to be for rent. I think everyone should redefine life and live it according to their definition. This may mean embracing the idiosyncratic traits, living hedonistically, taking risks, being a good friend, making mistakes, living in the moment and being oneself. It may also mean that one is more sure of themselves, voicing ones opinions instead of sitting on the fence and not being afraid of following their dreams. I guess what I am trying to say is that we owe it to ourselves to live the life we have always dreamt of. Nothing or no one should stop us.
"Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be waiting for us in our graves- or whether it should be here and now on earth"
Ayn Rand
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