Live in the Moment: Say Goodbye to 2008
2008 has been a great year – I’m older, wiser, and a lot more optimistic. This year I ventured out of my space and had growth. I was emotionally inflicted with heartbreak, got rid of wasteful people, learned how to forgive and master selflessness. At this point of the year we reflect on things that make us happy and the things that has caused us grief. Often the grief and tragedy that derail us outweigh the good moments we were fortunate to endure. During the unfortunate moments we forget the most valuable thing every human possesses: our ability to move on. At times we are stuck on emotion and events that dramatically hinder our perception of things or makes us question our purpose, that we lose focus on the future. We often put too much attention on what has been instead of what can be. A part of our responsibility as citizens of this universe is to absorb the moments we live in and question them – ask yourself, what is this here to teach me? What can I learn from it? Then, when you have found the answer, you move on.
It’s cliché to say that everything happens for a reason, that some how the universe and the events in our lives will eventually make sense. I don’t believe that this is true. I don’t believe the universe causes us harm, inflicts pain on us, and at time takes us through direction-less paths. Life is situational and not predetermined, therefore we must create our own rules, make difficult choices and learn how to live with the consequences. To believe that our life’s path is already set for us is an argument I do not find convincing. If there’s anything more that this year has taught me is that we must live in the moment with the intention of moving towards a greater future. Of course there will be challenges, obstacles, and setbacks ahead of you, but welcome them. Welcome them just as you welcome the things that elate you. Because every moment – whether unfortunate or fortunate – is one that is meant to teach us something.
So for 2009 make it your business to learn something.
Happy New Year.
