Life is Short, Enjoy the Ride

Most of us have no idea how long we will be here on this planet. Consider, if you knew that today was your last day, would that change how you treat the people close to you? Would you be a little more careful to let them know that they are loved?

Be generous in your relationships. You never know how much time you have. There is no time for pettiness or grudges. Letting go of resentments frees you to enjoy life. Make yourself a promise that no matter what happens you will search for and find the silver lining or the blessing in disguise.

在天空蔚蓝雨后 means “the sky will be blue after raining.” Learning to accept and treasure the rain for the growth it brings to your life will make it easier to enjoy your ride through life. Try out the motto, “No complaints allowed.” Challenge yourself to have a complaint free day. Pay attention to how you feel and how many times you catch yourself wanting to complain.

Then take it one step further and turn complaints around and look for something positive. Instead of focusing on what is not good enough or what is lacking, focus on what it is that you can be grateful for. Increasing your feelings of gratitude is one of the fastest ways to increase your enjoyment of life.

True fulfillment comes not in the accumulation of more and more stuff, but in the connecting, loving and giving that builds solid relationships. Be generous, be kind, seek peace of mind.

Susan Derry, B.Ed., M.S.Psy., R.P.C.
Professional Counselor & Life Coach

Co-author of Marriage Prep: Beginnings a downloadable marriage preparation course

Co-author of Intimate Sex: Manual for Lovemaking, a sex manual for couples

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