Often people are living life working towards big goals, some are completing bucket lists, others are living in the moment, some people are working towards saving to have a good retirement, and there are some who are great at procrastination, too. But, to put things into perspective, ask yourself this question: If you died tonight, would you be satisfied? I personally wouldn’t be satisfied with my goals and my life. A couple of things, yes, but mostly, no (since we’re being honest here).
But then I ask myself, why wouldn’t I be satisfied? What have I got that I so desperately want to do, that I’m not working hard on as though today could be my last day? And how can I change this?
Would I be satisfied with the effort I have put into keeping my house and home in order? No. I procrastinate too much and don’t get the things done. What do I need to do? Try harder.
Would I be satisfied with the big goals I’m working towards? No, I wouldn’t. I only dream… I need to make the dreams into goals and be proactive towards making them happen. I need to work hard on my books and my writing if I want to finish them one day. What do I need to do? Manage my time better.
Would I be satisfied with the way I have treated people? No, because I could have been kinder. I always try to be kind, but sometimes on the bad days, it just seems too hard. Then I judge others too quickly before I know them. Often when I do that, I’m wrong! How can I fix this? LOVE. Love others how I want to be loved, treat others how I would want to be treated, and don’t make hasty judgements on people.
There are a lot of things that I could be doing better and working harder at. No, we don’t need to spend every waking hour being productive and working hard – we are allowed rest and leisure! But make sure you prioritise and work to complete your goals. Stop thinking “I’ll just do it tomorrow”, because there might not be a tomorrow! Don’t stay unsatisfied with things; you don’t have to be unsatisfied.
I might be unsatisfied right now, but I don’t have to stay this way. I want to be satisfied that I worked hard and did my best. I’m not about this “doing nothing”; I have attitude adjustments that need to be made, and I am going to make them. I have changes to make, and they are going to happen. I want to try to be my best. People who died today had plans for tomorrow. And if that happens to me, I want it to be knowing that I tried and I did my best.
Now, there are just two things with which I am actually satisfied. Two very important things to me.
1) My family is loved. They know I try, and they know I love them, and they love each other. They know that I love them.
2) I have the assurance of heaven. I put my faith in God, and I know I’m heaven bound one day. Regardless of how my life may flip upside down here, I have an eternal hope. A hope that will never be broken, and a promise that will never fail. If you want to know more about this, please message me through a contact form (which you will find below, or at the Contact tab on the home page), and I’d love to chat with you.
Even if you just want to talk about life, making changes, why we should and how to make them, hit me up. I would absolutely love to connect with you.
Just remember, love like there is no tomorrow. Make sure you tell the ones you love that you love them. Live like it could be your last day. Make the most of every moment. Take the time to take care of yourself and rest and have leisure time, but stay dedicated and focused on what you’re being led to do with your life. That’s so important. Remember that nobody can do a better job of being you than you can, and your precious dreams are unique. So stay strong, stay dedicated, and do your very best.
Much love,
Julie xo