A Big Test In Your Life!
You may have heard about this before. "This life is a test. It
is only a test. Had this been an actual life, you would have
received instructions on where to go and what to do..."
It would be nice if life came with instructions on where to go
and what to do. But it doesn't.
Many people spend their daily life as if they are waiting for
instructions or for their real life to begin. You will hear
people say things like "When I lose 20 pounds, I'm going to..."
or, "When I've got enough money, then I'm going to..." It's as
if they've put their life on hold, waiting for everything to be
perfect, before they start actually living it!
But this life isn't a test, or a rehearsal, or a game. You don't
get a "do over" when it's finished. This is it. Don't waste
another minute of your life! Instead of waiting until things are
perfect, or for "someday" to arrive, start enjoying yourself
now!
You can try by making a list of "What I want to do Before I
die". When you are starting your list, it doesn't matter how
wild and crazy your dreams are! So if you've always wanted to
take up scuba diving, or you want to make a million dollars or
even sing in front 10,000 people -- write it down. Think about
everything that you really want -- the things that would make
you feel special or loved, or important. The things you've been
meaning to get around to doing, but for one reason or another,
just haven't done. The secret dreams that have been hiding in a
tiny corner of your heart. The important thing here is figure
out exactly what it is you WANT. Writing the things down, gives
them form and shape and power.
After finishing with the list, prioritize the list. What things
are on those lists that are the most important to you? If you
found out that you were going to die next year, or next week, or
tomorrow, what would you want to do before it happens? Don't be
surprised if your list is very long. You've probably been
denying yourself for a while now, because "life" got in the way
of "living." If you're like most people, you'll find there are
some things on your list that are very simple, and easy to do.
Maybe you like feeling spoiled by having your first cup of
coffee in bed every morning. Or maybe you only use grandma's
"company" dishes during special occasions, but you love them. Or
maybe your list includes things like telling the people you love
that they matter to you.
You will be surprised when you give yourself permission to start
living your life, amazing things start to happen! You may find
yourself going through a "lucky" streak. Opportunity starts
knocking at your door on a regular basis. And you may even find
that the stress and strain you were under has lifted. Things
look brighter, and you feel happier.
It is important that you do not throw your list away -- in fact,
keep it handy and add to it as you think of new dreams, new
goals. Because as you begin to live the life you were meant to
live -- a life that's worth living -- you may just find that you
need a new sheet of paper!