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Have you seen these signs, pictures of sorts, that you are ideally, displaying on your wall or re-sharing on Facebook?
They all seem to have words of wisdom, nuggets of inspiration, and truisms that all of us can apply to our daily life. Or, can we?
In a recent interaction with a friend on Facebook, I noticed that he posted this "sign" on his wall. He is (seemingly) happily married, travels all-over the world, lives in a McMansion and is, according to all his Facebook updates and commentary, "happy with his life."
He notes that this is the way he "chooses to live his life." But, in my point of view, he has the option of living his life under his own terms because he is college educated, and has a a corporate two-income household, for a two-person home.
Sure this sign applies to him, as it applies to me - because we have options that many other's don't have.
But when I made that point to open his eyes, there seemed to be a disconnect. Which leads me to believe that we, as in the community at large, sometimes also have that disconnect.
Let's just pick at the fifth line from this beautiful sign: "If you don't like your job, quit."
Really? How many people can actually afford to quit their job?
Or how about this one: "Travel often."
Although I am bitching and complaining that I haven't traveled for fun and relaxation since October of last year, I have met plenty of people that haven't taken a single day off in two, possibly three years.
They happen to be stuck working, at that job that they don't like - because they can't afford to quit.
Deep inside I want to believe this sign, and signs like this. But the reality is, not everyone has the opportunity to make the choices that some of us can.
It's to them that I dedicate this blog post...and apologize for making assumptions about their life.
I truly believe on living life to the fullest because we only have one time opportunity, so yes I quit my job and now I'm just focused on what I love and living a more simple life. Difficult decision though, good post amiga!
ReplyDeleteWe are blessed Adriana - we didn't have to go back to a job we didn't care for...but the point is, how many people are stuck because they have to? I wasn't as empathetic until I met many people that are in that very predicament. Life is hard for many people...we just have to be more understanding.
DeleteSometimes people make the wrong decisions that have bad consequences in their life. It makes it difficult for them to quit a job or take a vacation. I love what Adriana says about living a simple life. I enjoying leading a simple life, too! Great post, amiga! :-)
ReplyDeleteI can relate to living a more simple life to really harness what you want from it. But we have choices, we have an education, a career, are more mature and been there, done that...not everyone is there. I Just hope that all of us can have a little bit more empathy towards people that are having a hard time right now.
DeleteBeautiful post! And right on the money... I, too, am blessed to be able to live my life according to this sign, but you're right; not everyone can. And in our quest to have everyone live life to the fullest potential, we can't gloss over the very real obstacles some people face. It's hard enough for them without us glibly giving them some "Just do it" pep talk that doesn't take into account their particular struggles.
ReplyDeleteThank you Chela for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I'm sure that many people will be thankful to read what you had to say :)
DeleteSome decisions has been brings changes in your life, good decisions brings good change and bad decision brings bad change. It is really great post to learn about decision making.
ReplyDeleteYes - you are right on that. But the economy right now makes it very hard for many to get a job to simply provide a basic lifestyle. Others, of course, make horrid decisions that lead them to where they are at...but this post wasn't about them.
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