"LIVING LIFE"

 "LIVING YOUR LIFE" ,  NOT  "WORK" BE YOUR LIFE.

     Doesn't this picture look great. This guy looks like he is really enjoying himself. The joy of freedom. In the beach, engaging with nature and  free from  all concerns.  This looks like an individual who understands that one must "live life" and enjoy it.  You only have one chance at life; therefore, one must seek  one's passions and pleasures  to the utmost. It is what gives you a "rush" of excitement and joy.  Pumps you up like nothing else does. And that is  doing things one likes and is interested in. Pursuing one's passions with gusto and flare. Life is not boring. One must make it an adventure. You must become the "director" of your  own life story. Creating  an epic novel based on chasing the things that  makes you happy.  Enjoying life, people,  and the world with  its many offerings. This is the foundation of  one's  "enlightenment." A mental shift.  A belief that life is meant to be live.  Now, of course, we have bills and responsibilities. Financial matters must be accounted for.  So don't  quit your job yet and join the guy in the beach. We do need money and we do have to work . But our  understanding is different in that life is too short and to not allow ourselves  to be stress by minor items in knowing what's really important in life.  We can start from here, but let's look at our  fellow  co-workers who have lost perspective and have now let the  job be their  life. 

        Don't these pictures look depressing.  Unfortunately , something we can all relate to.  Being tired at the job. Giving it all you've got. Stressed and  overwhelmed. So many things and projects to do. A to do list that never ends. You try to keep up. You want to earn your keep and do a good job but you are going out of your mind. Chasing promotions and bonuses. Not to mention trying to get along with your fellow co-workers and the office drama.  When every little item becomes an issue and disagreements and fights can easily erupt.  You do the best you can to deal with it. But at times, you get to the point, where you just want to pull your hair out and scream , "I've had it. This madness must end . "  There's got to be a better way. It seems all I"m doing is working. I have no life. All  I do is work.  Hey, we've  all been there.  We lose our perspective and get caught up in the "matrix" of our  "hyperkinetic" society to focus on hard work and dedication. To give everything we have and climb the ladder of success .  And that is to acquire  positions, promotions, titles,and higher incomes.  To what end? We find ourselves  tense and stressed out , in poor  health, and having no time for ourselves or  our loved ones.  Can you honestly say that  when your time is near and you are at your death bed you will look at your significant other and say, " I wish I had work more and  given more at my job."  With a grin,  you are more likely to say , "I wish I had taken the  time to enjoy life and spend more time with the ones I  love and care about". Do and pursue the things that matter most to you. Never lose perspective . Love yourself and follow your passions and enjoy living!  "Carpe diem"