I think that the whole point (which I have been missing thus far) is to have a direction. It seems like a simple point, yet I haven't internalized it the way which I needed to. Maybe some of you haven't either.
Without a direction, we make decisions based upon the immediate need. We end up recreating the path we are on with small improvements. It's like planting flowers along the circular path we are already traveling.
With direction, we make decisions based on the larger picture. We focus on what matters most and make decisions that bring us toward that space which aligns best with our true goals. It's like taking a journey through straight and winding paths, knowing the end result will be a beautiful valley full of flowers.
It's easier to live life making quick decisions, the easiest decisions, the most rational decisions, the most logistically sound decisions. The decisions that in the moment make the most sense to bring the best outcome to the immediate needs.
However, if you ever want to really grow and continue to mold your journey to the one that means the most to you, the best decisions you will make will be the ones that are the hardest to commit to initially. For those are the decisions that will get your out of your comfort zone and promote the most positive change. It may not be evident in the immediate future at the time of the decision and that's okay.
The question you need to ask yourself is, "Does this align with the direction that I want to move in?" If the answer is no, than you need to rethink that decision.
Sometimes life changes drastically, but more often than not, your biggest life changes happen gradually. This is how it is supposed to be. You make small decisions that amount to a change. Think of your life 5 years ago. Ten years ago. How different was it? If you made all that change in one shot, it wouldn't be molded into your life as effectively as it has. Without the journey, marked with small decisions, that got you to where you are now, the change you see wouldn't be ingrained in you as it is now.
So what is your direction? Think not of where exactly you want to be. Think of what the journey looks like. Think of what qualities in life that you assign value to. Think of what you REALLY want from life and think deep.
Set your compass. The universe will provide you the path. You don't need to worry about that right now. Just know what you want and who you want to be and make your decisions based on those internal desires and passions. You will be surprised what your life looks like five years from now.
