Are You Satisfied?

Are You Satisfied? Or do you feel uneasy?

Have you noticed that any achievements that we make, in a long run (or a shorter one) make us uneasy again?

But why?

Are we that impatient? Have we been all fooled? What's 'wrong' with us?

The way I see it it is just our human nature. We constantly crave for this insane paradox - uncertainty and stability at the same time. That's a beautiful curse, don't you think? It helps us seek new knowledge, acquire new skills, change our habits and become more efficient every time. We all like to learn. As we do, we seek for something new to learn. Improvement is in our blood.

But why this unease?

I believe there are several causes:

1. Unrealistic expectations - best results with minimum effort? Forget it! Stop wasting your time with all these quick schemes offering you fast results! They want your fucking money, and they want you to be that fool, you see?

2. Running from yourself - you know you should be doing something that would help you tomorrow but you keep procrastinating, binging, distracting yourself. Don't get me wrong - yes it is necessary to get some rest and fun just for the sake of balance, but don't make it into your full-time profession! The results you want, require your concentrated effort.

3. Thinking the things happen to us instead of for us - Yes, it is that simple. Try this approach yourself. Why blame the world if you can thank it? Learn to see opportunities no matter your situation. Take full responsibility the way you react to everything that's happening around you. YOU CAN CHOOSE. And remember that often times we miss the key component why the situations, that we don't like or have, occur - maybe it is our methods, habits, approaches that cause us pain?

4. Dwelling on the past and the future. I get it - you have always wanted to be rich, but the people around you have always told you the same thing - you're not meant for it. Or you have always believed that you are that type of person that can solve any situation with minimum effort and always knows the best (my point of view after graduating from high school), therefore, you have believed that it will be just evident for you to get all the best results in the future - that job, that car, that amount of money, that girlfriend. BUT - all you get is a slap on your face (a Big NO). And you get stuck with yourself, blinded by your naive power, frustrated, bashing your head against the world.

The SOLUTION?

Be aware. Aware of your ways. Realize that this moment is what you ever had, have and will have. EVER. Do you want to be happy? Be happy now! Realize that all the conditions for your content are just mental labels - find the real roots, enjoy your existence! (I strongly recommend reading E. Tolle's book 'The Power of Now' on this topic).

Do you want to be healthy, rich, loved, respected? Be that person now! How? LEARN: read books, find mentors, listen to podcasts, go to conferences, write a diary, a journal, track your behaviour, learn from it, alter your habits, adjust, have a strong vision for yourself! Do you know what kind of person you want to become? If no, make sure you find out first.

We are so BIG and POWERFUL and yet we think we are nothing. What?! I REFUSE to think that way. You better too as well. The more responsible we are about our ways, the more we can help the others and get the world back in shape. It's all about our impact and legacy! Think! Choose! The time is ticking away!

EVERYTHING starts from NOW. NOW is the only moment that exists.

All the best!

Till later posts!

Karolis.