Whose Life Are You Living?

I was recently talking to a neighbor about working out, and she mentioned that she used to always exercise to impress men, but has since started working out for her own health and has been able to maintain long-term success. As I was processing what she was saying, it became quite clear to me that as social beings we often care more about what others want for us than what we want for ourselves.

Although the people in our lives only want the best for us, to truly live an authentic life, one must follow the dreams/aspirations that are unique to oneself. To listen to other peoples ideas of what you should/shouldn't be doing is really only delaying the inevitable of you tapping into your own unique brilliance.

Example: Before my dad found an interest in Psychology, he was FORCED into going to Dental school as that is what his father thought he should do. Although he is absolutely brilliant, he flopped in Dental school as that wasn't his calling.

I encourage you to question whose life you are REALLY living & if you are happy living out someone else's dream, continue on your path. If not, do something different. Only you can make the change & break free from the mold that everyone else has put you in.