Take Your Path

A friend said to me today that he feels he's isn't as accomplished in his life as he would like to be by now.  He feels he's failed.  Not that it matters, but in my opinion, this man is very well accomplished, has a lot going for him and is superbly far ahead for his early 30's.  But that's not important.  The question is why does he feel this way?

I began to wonder, how many of us have these thoughts and feelings?  Do you feel like a failure?  Why?  Who is making you feel that way?  Your friends?  Your family?  Your peers?  Or, more likely, yourself?

I truly believe we are all on this path together and we will get where we need to be when we are good and ready to.  There will always be what we call setbacks, like not finishing a degree, spending a lot of time with someone that wasn't committed, overspending and not making enough income back, moving, etc, but we have to remember those people, things and decisions are prepping and molding us for what's next to come in our lives.  Perhaps you didn't finish your degree, but you met your wife at school.  Perhaps you spent a lot of time with a person in order to truly appreciate a new person in your life that you would have otherwise taken for granted.  Your experiences always lead you and prepare you for the next big thing.  It may be hard to see, but I am certain it is true.  To feel that you aren't good enough for yourself will only slow you down.  Don't let any ropes hold you back.  Expand your heart and compassion into the world.  Take advantage of every opportunity.  Reflect on your past, see how far you have already come and give yourself a nice pat on the back.  You are living.

Embrace your presence, then take the next step forward.  There is nothing wrong with being here, whether it's what you planned or not.