Happy
National Evaluate Your Life Day! The purpose of today is to take a step back
and look at where you are in life. For some, this may be difficult, for others
this may be something you can smile at. Me? I think I’m at more of the
second option.
If
I'm going to properly evaluate my life, I would have to be fully honest with
myself. Sure, I’m not anywhere near where I thought I’d be at my current age of
28, but really, who is? And, let’s face it, at this point in my life, I figured
I would be some insanely famous musician travelling the world, making it a
better place. I set myself to fail this one, as I neither play any instruments
(at least well enough to make a career of it), nor have I ever actively tried
to be in a band/make any attempt to become a famous musician…or even a not so
famous one! The only time I am even remotely close to this rockstar “life plan” is when
I’m alone…in my car…
I’m
not afraid to state that I have failed significantly throughout my life thus far. In
fact, I’ve experienced countless heartbreaks and disappointments, some of which
I could have avoided, while others I could not. I’m nearly 10 years behind
where I “should” be. But, at the end of the day, I think I’ve finally reached a
point where I have come to realize I have it pretty good. It took me a long
time to get to where I am, physically, mentally, geographically, etc. I am
proud of who I am becoming. I am smart, funny, kind, compassionate, passionate,
nurturing, friendly (sometimes), adventurous, creative, and driven. I am far
from perfect, and that’s perfectly okay with me. I have failed immensely in the
past, and am certain I will a bunch more in the years to come. But, I learn
from each one. They make me stronger and I live with no regrets. For each
mistake, failure, heartbreak, or disappointment has made more of an impact on
shaping who I am today than any of the things that have “gone well” throughout
my life. To be honest, they make me far more appreciative of what I have.
So,
in fairness of today’s Day, my honest evaluation of my life is that I still
have plenty to learn and experience. I have many places left to see and people
to meet. I am on the path I know I’m meant to be on; a path I am creating for
myself with a few choice people by my side to support and encourage me. If my
life were to be given a score out of 100, I’d rate mine at least at a 95%. I have
several reasons to complain, but know that does nothing to make my life any
better, nor those who surround me. I am content with where I’m at and where I’m
trying to get to. And I can’t wait to see what’s coming my way.
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