Is it a product of our environment, is it in our nature, or is just simply inexplicable that we don't initially recognize that what we conceive as a minor decision has potential consequence/repercussions in our future path. Basically, what we perceive are small decisions may handcuff our potential future.
The majority of us have this innate character flaw where we lose sight of the smallest things that can and most often will come back to bit us in the butt. For those few who are so calculated and precise in every aspect of their lives and decision-making, live with such stresses that life can become unenjoyable - and that in itself defeats our primary goal of being happy.
Our end-game, end-all has always been and will forever be, to live a life of happiness. We each have different ideas of what makes us happy, whether it is material, conceptual, idealistic, or hypothetical - our pursuit of happiness is our life's journey.
It's a matter of opinion on how you perceive this, but for me, I have been fortunate enough to explore several avenues in my pursuit of happiness.
I have experienced the life of a competitive/professional athlete - realizing the breakdown and constant repetitive movement of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones limits ones ability to succeed and what effect it can produce mentally in an athlete. Coming to grips with the idea that this path was no longer to be and what changes I would have made and will make with my own children - as hindsight is always 20-20. The life of a professional athlete can be one that is lonely and isolated, as the demands for perfection continue to rise and greater sacrifice is needed.
I pursued a path of nobility and prestige - in my perception - with Law school. I have always been fascinated with how our society functions under the rule of law. We elect officials whom we put our trust in (as I like to call it, blind faith), to create and pass legislations that govern what we can and cannot do. All in the hopes that they are looking out for our best interest.
This was one of my best experiences - meeting the people that I did - formulating the friendships - and understanding that some of the most minuscule things can lead to something very big or even a blessing in disguise. Learning the thought process and what it takes to do what attorney's do, was monetarily costly, but invaluable in what I learned about myself and how to approach situations. As much as we are wired to feel and think emotionally - my hat goes off to those in this industry that can separate emotion and think creatively, meticulously, and rationally.
I'm have embarked on yet another journey - yet this one I find myself feeling more excited about and the possibilities it encompasses.
The majority of us have this innate character flaw where we lose sight of the smallest things that can and most often will come back to bit us in the butt. For those few who are so calculated and precise in every aspect of their lives and decision-making, live with such stresses that life can become unenjoyable - and that in itself defeats our primary goal of being happy.
Our end-game, end-all has always been and will forever be, to live a life of happiness. We each have different ideas of what makes us happy, whether it is material, conceptual, idealistic, or hypothetical - our pursuit of happiness is our life's journey.
It's a matter of opinion on how you perceive this, but for me, I have been fortunate enough to explore several avenues in my pursuit of happiness.
I have experienced the life of a competitive/professional athlete - realizing the breakdown and constant repetitive movement of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones limits ones ability to succeed and what effect it can produce mentally in an athlete. Coming to grips with the idea that this path was no longer to be and what changes I would have made and will make with my own children - as hindsight is always 20-20. The life of a professional athlete can be one that is lonely and isolated, as the demands for perfection continue to rise and greater sacrifice is needed.
I pursued a path of nobility and prestige - in my perception - with Law school. I have always been fascinated with how our society functions under the rule of law. We elect officials whom we put our trust in (as I like to call it, blind faith), to create and pass legislations that govern what we can and cannot do. All in the hopes that they are looking out for our best interest.
This was one of my best experiences - meeting the people that I did - formulating the friendships - and understanding that some of the most minuscule things can lead to something very big or even a blessing in disguise. Learning the thought process and what it takes to do what attorney's do, was monetarily costly, but invaluable in what I learned about myself and how to approach situations. As much as we are wired to feel and think emotionally - my hat goes off to those in this industry that can separate emotion and think creatively, meticulously, and rationally.
I'm have embarked on yet another journey - yet this one I find myself feeling more excited about and the possibilities it encompasses.
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