Waiting for Life

My sister is constantly waiting. She's waiting for something to happen in order to begin "living life". She waited until she got a new job in order to socialise with friends, she waited until she got engaged to be comfortable and happy with who she is, she waited until she moved to another country to pursue her career goals, now she's waiting to move to a different apartment in order to socialise with friends. Along the path of waiting, nothing was truly accomplished.

Unfortunately, what my sister failed to realised is that nothing "just happens" in life, you've got to go out there and make it happen, make it work for you. My beautiful sister, like numerous people out there, are told that if they just 'believe' or 'visualise' the things they want, that the Universe will give it to you effortlessly, without you having to raise a finger. That's similar to you thinking that you'll win the Lottery, without even bothering to buy a ticket!

Throughout my years, I've come to realise that we're the one who makes things happen in our lives. Many are often inhibited by fears of failure to take that first step. By taking small steps, such as singing in the morning, allows you to break your monotonous, routine-filled life. By taking small steps, you can find the courage to undertake bigger and more adventurous steps, to the life you want.

If you're waiting for life to begin, be prepared to wait a very long time. Like all things in life - be it new friends, your next meal, your career - life will not come to you. If you don't make it happen, no one else will.

"How does one become a butterfly? she asked pensively. You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." - Trina Paulus