Reality to Face

“We spend much of our lives going about completely blind to reality, and yet we still have the gall to act victimized when it invariably catches up to us.” – Nenia Campbell

·      You cannot always rely on others.

You will need positive life capabilities while no one else is around. In this manner, you can rely upon yourself to get out of the problem. It is an unhappy reality of life that we can not count on other people most of the time.

·      Make time for your passion.

Whatever you love doing, make sure you do it at a set time. This is important because you find that friends, family, your boss, and your pet will be constantly yapping at your heels trying to steal your time. Do things that bring happiness and a sense of satisfaction.

·      You accept challenges.

In order to grow in being sociable, stronger both physically and mentally, you have to accept challenges on a regular basis. You need to push yourself to get better and stronger.

·      Lower your expectations.

“I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” – Bruce Lee

Don’t think that people will always be there when you fall or fail. The phone will go silent. Many friends will suddenly be very busy with their own problems. 

·      You learn from failure.

Everybody screws up. You know that perfection is impossible. Every time you have a disaster, do not beat yourself up. Just ask yourself how you could have avoided the trap or planned it better. In this way, you can learn a few life lessons from failure.

·      Invest in kindness.

Doing acts of kindness every day to people at work or those in difficulty will pay handsome dividends. People will return the kindness. Investing in kindness is like having savings in the bank. They will always earn a little interest. What goes around comes around. There is also an added bonus in that it makes you feel good for a while.

·      Be accountable for your behavior.

If you behave badly, rudely, or take unnecessary risks, then you have to be totally accountable for what you have done. You have to take the responsibility for your behavior. Taking the consequences, not blaming others, and apologizing for harm done have to be on your to-do list.

·      Look forward.

There is no escape. Life is wonderful but it is really hard work. Now is the time to start afresh.

“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” – Helen Keller

“Yesterday ended last night.” – John Maxwell