Often times we find ourselves putting off the idea of enjoying our lives fully until such-and-such happens, or when so-and-so sweeps in to save us from our current life. And let’s not forget the ever-popular, waiting for a glorious knight or queen to appear out of nowhere. <\/p>\n
But hey, that’s the stuff that fairy tales are made of, right? In the real world, all we’re really guaranteed to have is right here, right now. So why not learn to love your life in this instant, instead of planning to celebrate when something better happens? You’re here! That’s reason enough to be happy. Now make the most of it – with or without royalty.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fiction, fantasy or reality Reality check <\/strong><\/p>\n Ask yourself If you answered “yes” to just one of the above, or even flinched reading about it – it might be time for a little lesson in learning to love your life.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Stop, live and love Be happy in the shoes you are wearing. Embrace your place in life. Love yourself – now. Reality is good, exciting, tumultuous, exhilarating and infuriating. In all of its intensity, life is what you make it. Remember, it’s up to you – in one simple choice. <\/p>\n
<\/strong>Harry Potter is fantastic. So is Sex in the City<\/em>, and Entourage<\/em> – as entertainment, that is. Not as models for living your life. Reality TV aside, “reality” should reign. Why, you ask? Because it’s real, it’s experiential, and it is the one thing you can count on right now<\/em>. While it’s easy to get sucked into the “idea” of a perfect life – you know, the one you aspire to, read about and dream of – that doesn’t work for embracing the moment. Especially when you start pontificating or obsessing about the “what if…” scenarios. These only convince you that all that jazz is a lot better than where you are in the present. Stop yourself from even going there in your head… before you float too far downstream. <\/p>\n
<\/strong>You can’t cuddle with a fantasy, nor can you have stimulating conversation with your TV. Feeding your fantasy and fiction needs at the local Barnes and Noble is one thing, but when those urges get in the way of enjoying your “real” life, it’s another matter entirely. If your life somehow feels like it doesn’t measure up to the glamorous ideal you aspire to, it’s time to turn off the boob tube, shut the glossy magazines and close your titillating novels. Waiting for your ideal ship to come in can mean a long and lonely wait, especially if it is at the expense of embracing “the now.” <\/p>\n
<\/strong>Are you where you are? <\/em>Or dreaming about where you hope to be? Find out by answering these questions:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>Take these steps to live in the now…<\/p>\n\n