19 November

One lives life on good authority that happiness is paramount, and a lifelong search thus ensues to find this elusive state. Many fail to realise that happiness is found within, and so constant disappointment is in store.

Living is a simple art when broken down into the few requirements necessary for health and longevity. And complications usually arise when we fail to thus acknowledge, and act upon, that which is important, in favour of pursuits which distort reality. And there are many temptations to lure us off the path, to take us further from our destiny.

So how is one to combat such persuasiveness? How can one stem the tide so strong? It takes great courage and an act of will to stay the course that leads to self empowerment. But more than courage and will, one needs knowledge, an education as to why one should proceed against the current of the mainstream.

And it can only become more difficult with the passing years, as one ages and society is tempted, more so, to conform. And multinational companies whose self interest is foremost, and advertising moguls who crave financial reward, do not help one’s efforts to be free.

Wake up to your life and all that it has become. Educate yourself so that you may answer all the doubts which linger in your mind. You were born to consciously contribute something of yourself, uniquely, to this world.

Question all that you take for granted, and surround yourself with people who yearn to grow. Limitation is a mind set you do not need to accept. Conquer mediocrity, and happiness will be your lot.