How many people have you met over the course of your life who simply go through the motions? Maybe you were one prior to hearing the doctor say, “I’m sorry to tell you but…”. If those words didn’t set off life’s alarm clock I’m not sure anything will, but let’s give it a try.
One of my favorite books that I encourage my clients to read (for a complete list go to www.survivingstrong.com), is Andy Andrews book “The Traveler’s Gift”. It’s an easy read and can be picked up whenever it’s convenient. The lessons are not reliant upon one another so take it at your own pace. I recently visited my family and decided to give the book to my dad to make sure in life he’s not hitting the snooze button.
The following week I met up with my father and he began discussing the book, without prompting. The lesson that caught his attention was from the chapter where the main character meets Anne Frank. The lesson he learned from her is “Today I will choose to be happy”. That’s a pretty big statement for a 14 year old girl who is hiding from death but ultimately can’t outrun the horror of the Nazis.
When we make conscious choices we are not sleepwalking, we’re not even dozing. It’s during those times of the day when we make conscious choices that we feel alive. The decisions aren’t always easy, but each one is a notch on your belt of life’s accomplishments. You can choose to live in a dream world but unless you’re attune to the subconscious messages of your dreams, it’s only fantasy.
Turn up the volume on life’s alarm clock. Remove the snooze button and take action. Even if it’s the smallest thing, what will you do choose happiness today? Let me know and share it with the world.
Pilgrim Pathway/Surviving Strong 