The only thing that really matters at the end of the day is your happiness. To feel good. Yeah everyone is striving to become something or to have something — to reach a specific goal or outcome in life. Yet, the reason why anyone wants these things is because they believe they’ll be satisfied and finally be happy. So why go through all the trouble and worry about striving for your desires when you can just be happy now? I’m not saying to not have goals and attain them. I’m just saying why do we have to sacrifice feeling good during the process. As the case for me and many others we tend to worry about when or how our desired manifestations will occur. But now that I know that happiness is really all that matters whenever I find myself with negative thoughts and/or emotions, I try to find a way to feel better now. Like the other day, I was all feeling sad about the fact that I haven’t reached a new level career-wise. Then I remembered that I have made huge strides and I just have to be patient with myself. And then I started to think of all the cool and awesome things that have happened already. Then I decided I’m just going to watch a funny TV show to get me in a better mood (I just discovered Raising Hope and it’s absolutely hilarious). And you know what ~ I felt a lot better. I was laughing. Happy. Yay!!! And then I realized the fact that I’m happy means that I reached my ultimate goal — of being happy. So what’s there to sweat or be unhappy about? Nothing. Things are good now. I mean if you’re in a bad situation I guess you have to find those little diamonds in the rough that can make your day. If it’s really bad (and trust me I’ve been there) sometimes just looking out your window and seeing the sun and blue sky can be that one good thing. And if it’s raining then maybe it’s the fact you have a roof over your head. But if you absolutely hate your life and want to end it, then maybe it’s the fact that hey at least you still have your mind and you have the free will to do whatever you please. And if you have that realization that you’re in control ultimately, then you can choose to be happy. Make peace with what is. When you do make that peace, nothing else really matters and things/people/situations can’t bother you anymore. You’re free. You’re happy. It’s your life. Live it the best way you can with whatever you have right now. Also making a list of what you’re grateful for is another way to help you see the light. In this world, there are opposites, light and dark, positive and negative. And because you have a wonderful mind you have the ability to choose which side to focus on. It’s all about focus and attention really. And when you make it a habit to focus on only the positive, you become that. You have created inner peace and your outer world simultaneously reflects that. Again, nothing can sway you otherwise.
I AM HAPPY TO BE HAPPY NOW!!! 
So I talked to my older sister recently. She was talking about wanting to change careers, possibly start her own business. Currently she is a registered nurse and makes very good money. However, it was never her dream to become a nurse. In fact it was our parent’s dream. My parents instilled in her the notion of pragmatism when it came to careers. “Be a nurse or be a doctor or something in the medical field because it is a sure route to making good money.” I think they said something along those lines. I for one ditched their belief and went on my own path… a creative path that has yet to see monetary rewards. Yet, I think I’m happier than her. She told me during our conversation that she didn’t really know her passion. I asked her did she still have some burning childhood desire/dream within her. She replied, “no.” Okay… “What gets you going right now and makes you excited,” I asked. No response. Wow was it really possible for someone to not have a dream?! I guess I’ve been in this entertainment town called Los Angeles far too long (b/c here everyone and I mean EVERYONE’s got a dream). After much probing, my sister did mention her fiance wanted to open up a Greek restaurant (the guy is Greek so it’s quite fitting). But then I thought isn’t that his dream? Anyway, she finally revealed that her dream is to be ridiculously rich and have a good life. Okay fair enough. And I told her: Your Dreams Are Worthy! So are everyone else’s dreams really. So going back to this idea of attaining the good life and her fiance wanting to open up a restaurant. I asked her do you know anything about running a restaurant??? Or a business? She’s a nurse so I know she can take good care of her clients . But seriously, if she wants to achieve her dreams she’s got to have a game plan. So that’s when I told her it’s time to take action. And I’m not saying to achieve that goal within a week. I’m talking baby steps. I told her to pick up or buy a book on running a business and/or running a restaurant. I felt she needed to start expanding her mind first because all she knows is nursing and also listening to mom and dad. See, to be a successful entrepreneur (or successful anything) you gotta have the guts, drive and resolve to go against the status quo to realize your dreams. You can dream but sooner or later you gotta take that action towards it. And again it doesn’t have to be all done by next week. One step at a time. Anyway, my sister thanked me profusely on giving her the idea to read a book on starting a business. Funny though, I would think that would be the first logical step someone would take in her position — research. And if after researching through books, magazines, or the internet you are still convinced that’s the path you should take then the I would recommend interviewing people who have made it successfully in that particular field. I have talked to many successful people in my field and it’s only inspired me and pushed me to become better at my craft and finish projects. So yeah talking to people in the field really helps motivate oneself. To find these people, you can attend seminars, panels, networking events, go though your career center at school, asking your own network for referrals, etc. The possibilities are endless. Really, if you’re serious and you put it out there and take action when the inspiration occurs, the universe will bring the right people and opportunities at you. No sweat. It’s up to you to grab them. Just remember: Your Dreams Are Worthy!!!
