When Life Isn ’ t About Conquering the Next Big Challenge

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” – Andy Rooney Three months ago, I was blessed with an awesome opportunity — a free weekend break to Snowdonia, Wales. Having experienced chronic health conditions for the past six years of my life, I had been hibernating. My days were a black-and-white routine: wake up, drink a smoothie mix, go to work, meditate, come home, lie down, eat, sleep. Yet, my mind was always so busy filled with endless tasks, big dreams, and an expanding sense of pressure as I craved more than what I had. When this opportunity arose. I immediately felt fear. What if I couldn’t handle the journey? What if I didn’t get enough sleep? What if I couldn’t find food that I could tolerate? Yet, another part of me glittered with gold. An adventure. A story. A long lost, forgotten part of me. And so, I called a friend. The next morning, we were on our way to Wales. The seven-hour journey flew by in an ultimate sense of flow. We arrived at a quaint, quiet hostel high up on the hills. Sheep scattered their white wool; tiny snowdrops on a vast, barren land. A grey sky painted watercolor clouds, and deep, green trees sang and swayed as they gave way to the wind. We sat quietly and observed. High ceilings and red carpets held the space of silence. The wind outside howled and stormed, brewed and bawled, concocting a frenzied feast for the night. We drifted off to sleep ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Publishers Tiny Buddha Fear Future Growth Happiness Journey Present Source Type: blogs