As much as we may try to set our lives up to feel like we're in control, there's very little that we actually have influence over. Life throws us curve balls every day, and the beauty of being human is that we rise to the occasion, often without even realizing it.
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Harmony is a Process Not a Destination
There are two ways we can look at life. First, as a gift. Second, as a right. Both have their merit, and these are only two sides of an infinite spectrum. Living at the extremes of our experience is neither sustainable nor enjoyable. As my therapist would remind me, it's not healthy to see the world through catastrophized thoughts or rely on toxic positivity to remain blind to our challenges. "What then," we may ask, "is the alternative?"
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On Slowing Down & Starting A Revolution
We can get so caught up in our go-go-go pace of life that we crash and burn when we finally hit the brakes. Even after we decide to slow down, it’s as if our actions and our intentions are in different time zones. The lag between the two can be awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful.
