Have you ever been daydreaming of living a life more exciting, more relaxing, or more meaningful but shut it down because you think they couldn’t happen in your life?
We all do this, but our initial reaction isn’t always the best one, especially when you re deferring or dismissing something that just seems too fanciful at the time.
We can’t do every little thing on a whim that breezes through our mind because that would have us chasing our tails and never getting anywhere. So how do we know what to attempt and what to reject?
Look for signs that are leading you to the path you’re considering. Take a step back in your mind and look at the forest. Have events or experiences occurred that look like a logical sequence towards your big idea?
It is important not to make up stuff and create connections that aren’t really there. However, the only person who can determine what is real and what is ridiculous is you. No matter how close others are to you, the ultimate decision has to be made with certainty and confidence.
Chances are that others around you will not agree with whatever it is that you want to do. And while it is sometimes good to consider the reasons why, your authenticity should win in the end. The more you practice this type of mindful decisiveness the better your choices of ways to live your best life will be.
