“Either You Run the Day or the Day Runs You”- Jim Rohn
They say that life is a journey. If that’s the case, I say Congratulations! That makes you an automatic driver! Now, if you’re a good driver, you’re definitely going to make it to your destination. BUT if you’re a lousy driver, you might get hit and hurt, (or do that to another “driver”) and you’re on your way to total disaster.
So, lets get familiarized with some of life’s traffic lights and signs before you go hit the road!
- STOP:
We live in a fast-paced environment where every second count and everyone is in a hurry. If you think we accomplish more by being always on the go, think again. We all need to take a break, otherwise we get burnt-out. Also, when we’re always rushing through life, we missed out opportunities. Life is supposed to be enjoyed, not endured. It’s nice to pause once in a while and smell the roses too.
- READY & GO:
Be ready for life by equipping your self with the right attitude. Remember that your life is how you make it. Help your self attain success by breaking down your major goals into tiny goals that you can achieve. Be aware that there will be “road blocks”, and know that you only fail if you don’t try to overcome them. Think positive and believe in what you can do!
- PITSTOP:
When you are not feeling good, you have to do a “Self-check”. Revisit the different aspects of your life and see how you are doing physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually. Normally, if we are bothered or feeling something unpleasant, it is our Self telling us that we need to change something in us.
- U-TURN:
Reflect on previous experience. Be it good or bad, there is always something worth remembering. Even Albert Einstein said that “The only source of knowledge is Experience.”
- DETOUR:
Sometimes, unexpected and even unpleasant things happen. It is during this occasions that we need to be brave, to go out of our comfort zones, and take risks. We should rise to the challenge and respond to the opportunity that is given to us!
Enjoy your journey and drive safely! 🙂
Date Written: June 30, 2016
Great post Nina. The road’s often got potholes along the way but with perserverence we always get through. 🙂
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Thank you Miriam! Enjoy your ride and don’t forget to try the road less travelled! ☺
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They’re often the best ones.
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I definitely agree!
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Very practical. And extremely well written.
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Hi Keith! Thank you for your kind comment! Makes me happy. ☺
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Really good post. Helps think life in a different perspective
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Thank you! I appreciate your comment! ☺
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Amazing post. I really like the driving analogies…scarily accurate.
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Thank you! It’s nice to know what you think of this one! 🙂
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Powerful insight theory about life journey.:)
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Thank you! I appreciate kind your comment! 🙂
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Awesome post!
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Thank you for your compliment! 🙂
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Your “Stop” point is well taken. I had no choice BUT stop in 2003. https://jeffreyhking.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/the-shallow-end-of-the-gene-pool/
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Good for you! I learned to do that only recently… and I’m really glad that I did. 🙂
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Excellent!!
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Thank you! I appreciate your comment!
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Great words Nina. Inspiring and beautiful post. Well written.
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Thank you! Appreciate it! 😊 I’m glad yhat you find my post inspiring.
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Welcome Nina
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Nice allusions! I like it!
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Thank you! I’m glad that you like it! 😊
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You’re welcome!
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I love your “driver” analogy Nina 👍 You’ve also provided awesome practicals 🙂
Nice one, this post.
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Thank you Andrei! I’m glad to know you love my analogy… I had an active imagination when I wrote that post! 😊
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It’s a great post. Very well-written 👍
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😊
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It’s been one of my goals to make the time and effort to stop long enough to smell the roses, so to speak. Every day, I try to find something beautiful around me to be grateful for, whether it be a gorgeous sunset or a bright flower in full bloom. It clears my mind, and sure makes life more enjoyable. 😊
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Yes, definitely! It doesn’t exactly make life easier for us, but it does help us see the goodness despite the chaos which is a good feeling! 😉😊
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A cute interesting way to put it. I liked this line a lot : ” Life is supposed to be enjoyed, not endured.” 🙂
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Thank you! 😊 Nice choice! I like that line too! 😊
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