Right now, what is going through your mind? Are you thinking about things you need to get done? Maybe you are thinking about things that happened in the past. When you think about achieving your dreams, is it only the outcome you think about?

I just watched a life-changing movie called “Peaceful Warrior.” It has left me with such a strong and inspirational message to live my life in the now. What is there at this moment besides now? Who are you except this moment? There is nothing really except the present.

Life is about the journey! Don’t be so stuck in the outcome because when you do, you miss out on true happiness. The anticipation of the outcome - that is where real life is. When you do achieve your dream, then what? Most of us assume that once we cross that mile-marker, we will finally be happy. But trust me, if you aren’t happy on the way to your dream, you won’t be happy when you get there either. True happiness comes from within. It comes from being conscious of the moment.
Of course we should have dreams. Our dreams express our authenticity and our purpose, and they give us something really exciting to live for. But remember to enjoy the journey of life. Don’t be so hung up on getting to the finish line that you miss the journey of getting there. Remember to be here fully in the now. Then, you will find true happiness.

Faith Zimmerman, CCC, PCT
www.lifecoachfaith.com