How to Live Your Life Better

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Do not lose your spark. I encourage you to share you light. If you try to hoard it or keep it covered, out of everyone’s sight, you will just end up smothering it. Try to close it in your fist so it does not get away, and it burns you. You cannot possess light. All you can do is appreciate it, use it, and help others use it, too. In the same way, your life should be shared. Many people look upon their lives as something that must be jealously protected and hidden far away. They block out others and are afraid to share their time. What happens? Their spark suffocates. Nevertheless, others have an abundance mentality. They believe, correctly so, that there is plenty of life to go around, that all flames get brighter when we share them. They know that when we invest energy in others, we get even more in return. Do not sacrifice your chance at a bonfire because you are too busy trying to keep a tiny match from going out.

You can learn a lot from someone who’s been sniffing his/her way around the neighborhood for a while. “Experienced” individuals have unique skills and knowledge that come from years of experience. These talents are usually unappreciated and, in many cases, undiscovered. Nevertheless, others can make great teachers, ideal sounding boards, or valuable mentors. They can tell you where potential trouble spots are, and who is most likely to stab you in the back. If you are a young pup still learning your way through the world (as we all are), you can use all the wisdom and street smarts you can get. Instead of baying at the moon, try keeping your ears open for older dogs.

Ha. But seriously folks: Your family can be an undiscovered source of pleasure and deep satisfaction. True, families can sometimes be aggravating and even dreadful. Nevertheless, if you are fortunate enough to have caring, supportive relatives, do not waste it. Sometimes in the search for people to help us with our goals, to be excited for us, to pick us up when we fall–we overlook what is right in front of us. Family help is not for everyone, of course. Nevertheless, maybe your “family” can be a close group of friends instead, or members of a social club or your church. The point is happiness involves people that are most important to you. At the very least, your family would not let you get away with goofing off on your goals–shoot, they have not let you get away with anything since you were 12 and they always have your back when you need a friend. Just always remember blood is thicker them water.