Your priorities your journey

Human mind is very powerful and can do wonders. This differentiates us from all other organisms. However we very quickly succumb to thoughts like 

• What others have that I don't?
• How better someone else is doing than me
• How much happier someone is than me
• How tough is my life than theirs
• How much more does someone have than me

The list can go on and we happily get trapped into this never ending vicious cycle.

What we forget is that as individuals our journey is unique, based on

• What stage and state in life we are in
• What we wanted to do in life
• What opportunity we got based on circumstances at hand
• What makes us happy

It is naive to model your life with someone else and regret when it does not simulate as we wanted.

Having experienced several peaks and troughs throughout my life, I have realized and believe in the following. This may or may not resonate with your experiences and which is perfectly normal. After all we are different :)

1. Focus on your priorities - What is key for me may not be yours. One needs to be internally at peace when addressing priorities. Priorities change with time and so your choices may also need to be aligned accordingly. Understanding your priorities is key to happiness - inside out.

2. You are your biggest competition - We have all it takes to make a difference in the work we do or assigned to us. We may or may not know how to do the same, but it is our zeal, persistent effort, striving for excellence that makes us better. When we compete against ourselves we improve and grow as a stronger and mature individual. 

3. Learn from your mistakes and observing others - Life teaches you lessons everyday and there is no better way to learn from mistakes. As long as we understand not to repeat the same.

Sometime it is even better to observe and learn from other's experience and mistakes, avoiding the need to fail.

Failures should also be looked as an opportunity to learn and not a dent in your career or life.

4. Being strong and benevolent - When life or situation put you in a difficult situation, it is key to be strong and face the situation head-on.

Being benevolent is a key asset as it keeps you calm, level headed and focused. You need this the most when you are successful and patience when you have nothing.

Finally the most important thought

5. Being happy - This is key, come what may be the situation. A glimpse to my blog earlier will give you some insight.

Being Happy and Why

We are individuals who have likes and dislikes, choices and wishes. These manifest emotions and key is to balance our priorities, emotions and desires.

Would love to hear from you all :)