What is a personal reflection?
A personal reflection and the impermanent nature of it all is observing, what we do and reflecting on our lives. Self-concept is what a person understands about himself or herself.
It includes your social nature or capabilities, your outer shell and your thoughts. Your self-concept can alter since you see and comprehend things in a different way depending on your beliefs, attitude and feelings. Self-awareness is a joint route, as your beliefs and feelings have an effect on your self-concept and the reverse is also true as well.
The struggles we put ourselves through, the drama, the pain and the suffering. We stride through life, as if we will live forever. We treat time, as a cheap commodity that we blindly waste. We get stuck in jobs and relationships that we dislike. We distract ourselves with
the noise of media and other people’s opinions. We compete over beauty, status and owning material gains.
We give up our dreams, our purpose and trade our lives in exchange for money, so that
we can make a living. While making money to sustain our needs is inevitable, in the
making of a living we sometimes forget our unique gifts, we temporarily lose touch with the enormity of our inner being, and we distance ourselves from the confidence of our unique expressions. We hold on to the pain and sufferings and we blame people, things and circumstances for our unhappiness. We surround ourselves with anxiety stress and depression. We become consumed by negativity.
We all at some time in our lives do feel neglected and taken for granted. The lack of affection, appreciation and the empty space between loved ones despite their presence
is near, seem like a vacuum space pushing them further and further apart.
In a race to survive, we become mentally paralyzed and it’s all so exhausting. It’s overwhelming. There’s no end to the madness of chasing. So many of us rush though life
in this way, oblivious to the preciousness of who we are and unaware of the beauty, wealth, abundance, love & opportunities that surrounds us. And before we know it, the sands of our hourglass run out, and we face the end of our brief existence on this planet, unfulfilled and regretful for all that we’ve missed.
I know this may sound harsh, but the truth stings. Viewing how we live in its blunt, naked candor can feel rough around the edges. At the same time, we can use this emotionally charged observation to our advantage to inspire us and to move us in such a way that we begin to live differently.
Perhaps, all the chasing we do is just misdirected energy.
Perhaps, we are making life a lot more complicated than it needs to be.
Perhaps, all the stress is unnecessary.
Perhaps, it’s possible and necessary to forgive and to let go of our painful past.
Do your best to avoid people who belittle your enthusiasm, put you down or try to squash your dreams. Do your best to seek out those that support your goals and share your infectious energy. Surround yourself with positive people. When you combine that with both positive energy and attitude, you can’t help but soar.
A significant part of our environment is the people we spend time with. These people have
a huge impact on us and our decisions. That is precisely why we need to be sure, we surround ourselves with those who support us and our ambitions. It’s time to have a personal reflection of our lives.
Don't run away from situations and don't avoid what could be a problem. It is opportune for you to stop and observe things, as they really are. This moment of calm and reflection will give you the necessary awareness to go forward in the future.
Perhaps, there’s an easier route to happiness, by focusing on doing good work, contributing value to society, sharing joyful experiences with people we like, and remembering to slow down to savor the moments.
When you trust your assertiveness, you have the ability to express yourself and the ability
to communicate your feelings, wants and needs. You are less dependent on others and more in control of your own life. When you assert yourself, you make your own choices.
You make room for your confidence to explode.
Practice confident assertion by saying, “Yes” to the things you want to do and, “No” to the things you don’t. Don’t be afraid or feel guilty for asserting yourself. You have nothing to lose. You will only become stronger and more self-sufficient and in turn your self-respect and self-worth will shine. Assertiveness is a matter of self-respect.
The impermanency of our human existence, and the preciousness of the time we have as living, breathing, creative beings should not be taken lightly or for granted. It’s time to restructure our lives. It’s time to restructure how we live, how we prioritize, how we contribute, and how we can live more fully in the precious moments, we are blessed with.
Life-Changing Decisions by Author Julia G. Smith
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