I
love this article written by Jen Picicci titled Escaping the trap of “Shoulds” and do what you want to do. This is a short, sweet and
to the point article on how to free yourself of shoulds and live a life that we are passionate about. In
this very fun to read article, Jen talks about why “should” is not your friend.
Have
you ever felt frustrated or traped thinking that you are only doing
what you are doing because you “should” or because you “Had
to”? Even if it didn't feel right you did it anyway. Should is like
a crazy roommate who doesn't pay the rent. It sits on the couch of
your mind telling you that you should do this and you should do that.
Should never make you feel good at all. Want to is different. When we
do things because we want to do it we put out ourselves in a position
to live our life to the fullest. We do things that speak to our soul.
When we do things because we want to and we are passionate about it
other people benefit because they will receive the fruits from the
warehouse of your own personal resource. A place in you that is genuine and
authentic. A place that is full of life and joy.
Someone
recently told me that you can't always do things that make you
happy. That is a big excuse I said. You are just too afraid to try.
Many people do things because they are afraid to look silly, they are
afraid to fail and then hear someone else say I told you so. Jen
perfectly said, “I'm so thankful that I was brave enough to move
past the excuses when it mattered most”. Should keeps you stuck
right where you are, doing the same grind day in and day out. At some
point, you have to be brave and Ignore the “should”.
Jen
said, “You actually don't have to believe every single thought that
comes into your head, especially ones that make you miserable and
drive you further from doing what makes your heart sing. Next time
you hear yourself saying you “should” do something, try saying,
“I hear you, but I don't believe you, so I'm going to think about
something else now.” She is absolutely right. There is nothing
noble about suffering. If you are doing things because you should and
not because you want to and love to do it you are not giving your best, you are not
giving the best part of yourself.
I
am not saying to drop everything in your life, but I am saying
examine yourself. Why are you doing what you are doing? Is it because
you should or is it because you want to do it and love to do it? Doing things out of love is
way better than doing it any other way. Should is not your friend.
You CAN live a life that you desire, a life of joy and peace. It just takes a mindful and
deliberate effort to do so.
Jen
said, “I really believe that everyone will feel more content,
confident, and in touch with their true selves if they can learn to
do things because they want to not because they should”. If you
feel that there is something more for you in your life but you can't
seem to take that leap of faith because of “should” then please
read Jen Picicci article titled Escaping the trap of “Shoulds” and do what you want to do. In it she gives great tips on how to live
a life that you want to live.
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God Bless
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