I’m an 8. You? It’s All About Choice.
“On a scale of 1-10, how content are you?”
My housemate asked me that over dinner.
I took a few seconds to sit with different numbers, then came out with “8”.
As soon as I did, I realized the gap between 8 and 10 was totally in my head. It was a choice!
After all, I’d spent a few minutes in bed just that morning being so grateful for my life.
I love where I live. I love what I’m doing. Sure, I have challenges, but they’re helping me grow.
Any lack I feel isn’t real. I don’t need for anything.
If I wanted to take a day or a week off the computer, I could.
If there’s something I wanted to buy or somewhere I wanted to go, I could make it happen. Raising money to go study art in Vienna and Bali in 2013 proved that!
If I wanted to spend more time with friends, not be single anymore, get regular paycheques, or get rid of my eczema for good, I could make different choices.
Some choices are bigger than others (starting a war vs. having another bag of chips), but it’s all about choice.
Can you see how your life is a reflection of your choices?
I know making the leap from an 8 to a 10 means being more mindful and conscious.
I’m the only one standing in my way.
I need to look at the choices I’m making today, especially about my thoughts and and how I see people and events (including technical problems!).
What about you?
On a scale of 1-10, how content are you? What’s one way you can close the gap today if your number isn’t as high as you’d like.
If you’re a 10 (or higher!), I’d love to hear what you do to be / stay there. Please comment below.
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