We have all been faced with decisions and choices in our life. As a kid, these choices were not really hard. Most of the time, choices were made for you (like what you should eat, how long you could stay up, what kind of friends came over, what classes you took in school, and most importantly what career should you pursue). While growing up, people have always had an impact in your choices mostly because it was what we needed at the time. However, what do you do when YOU have to make the decision?
I don't know how many people are the same as me, but I have always made decisions - big life changing decisions - based on the effect that they might have on other people (family and friends). I am at a point in life where I realize that I have always done things not because I wanted, but because I thought it was the right thing to do. Is that bad? How much giving in is too much? And most importantly, should I change?
I don't have complete answers, yet, but I am trying to understand. I have read so many papers saying, "follow your heart, and life will reveal itself", while others say, "dreams are an illusion, and you should put your feet on the ground and be realistic". I am someone who likes to understand the truth (whatever that might be), and I like to have purpose in my life (we all do, but I am like OCD when it comes to that :p). So, this is a very difficult position for me: Give in to my heart desires or follow the planned path?
And then I wonder: Can there be a third path where both roads can meet? I am in pursue of the answers, and I will not stop until I find them. People might call me crazy and say I am wasting my time. It does not matter. This is what I need to do to feel complete with my soul. I have three goals in life which I will keep: to be grateful, be useful, and to be good. Following those goals, I wish to find peace in my soul, and be able to help others find it, too.
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Be strong, be unique, and step out of your comfort zone!