In a perfect world... (Self Help exercise)

Hi guys,

Today I'd like to propose an exercise for all you beautiful readers :D

Do you ever feel any frustration 'cuz you haven't achieved the things you've always wanted? Or even worse, you don't even know what you want...

So I was thinking of the things that I like or the kinda life that I think I'd be happy to have (accepting that being happy doesn't really mean having things or achieving them, its nothing but a decision you make), and I had this thought:

"In a perfect world, I'd be writing novels and taking pictures"

It was a very simple thought, but a meaningful one for me.

Then it occurred to me: "why not?" What's really stopping me from doing the things I really want to do but my own mind? Your mind has a power that you can't even imagine. And by that I mean your thoughts. If your thoughts are limited, so is your life. Whatever you decide to think and however you decide to see the world, that is exactly the life you are building in your head for you. So what's really stopping me from being a writer and taking pictures? Only my head and my negative thoughts. Thoughts like "Only lucky people get the lives they want", "I need more money to start doing that", "I don't even know where to start", "People is not gonna like my stuff"and so on... We are our worst enemies, aren't we? Well, that can change.

Anyhow, how do you know if you don't even try? What do "lucky" people have that you don't have? What they do have is that they are conscious of the fact that the world is ours. Yeah, as crazy as it sounds, start embracing the fact that the world is yours. You were born with the right to be happy and to get anything you set your mind to. There's no such thing as little money out there, or very few opportunities. If thats what you think, that is certainly what you will get. So why not change your thoughts to "there is enough for everyone".

Let me put another little example before we start... Some people were born with the belief that "the world is too big". For them, traveling around seems almost impossible and you do notice that those kinda people actually never get to travel. If you think something is too big, then it becomes unachievable. The people I've met that know that the world is small and nothing is impossible (even if they have the same amount of money of the other type mentioned before), they do get to do a lot of traveling. Some people in the small town where I grew up, thought that the fact that I was traveling, meant that I had a lot of money. They were wrong, cuz its amazing when I realize how little money I needed to travel. I grew up with my mind set that the world was too small to stay in only one place. And when I think of it, i ask myself "how did I achieve some of these things?", and then I realized that I have no idea. When I read the book "The Secret"I was just surprised of how right they are. Your thoughts become your reality and what you believe of live and people becomes your experiences. They say you only have to wish, and the universe takes care of it. And yeah, I do agree that it is how it works.

Ok, so first I wanted you guys to understand that, and now I'm going to encourage you to make your own list. I want you to start with the phrase "In a perfect world..." and then describe your ideal situation. Don't think of what other people want, don't think of how much money you have or the country you live in... Just think of yourself and the things that YOU want. Its ok to be selfish from time to time. You have no idea how being selfish helps your health.

Here are some examples of the phrases you can think of:

"In a perfect world, I'd have a beautiful home"

So when you think of that, embrace the fact that that is your dream and no one or nothing can take it away from you and you deserve it. Live every day of your life working towards that dream, and the universe will respond.

"In a perfect world, I'd be a better parent"

So if thats what you want, whats stopping you? Why not start today? Don't be afraid of people thinking that you are a hypocrite because you are changing. You can start being a more lovely and full of compassion person today. You can be anything you want.

"In a perfect world, I'd be living by the sea"

Think of it, its not impossible. If thats what you want, follow your dreams. People who don't follow their dreams die a bit more inside everyday.

Try to think of things that you can actually imagine yourself doing and not because you saw some people doing them. You see someone wearing Dolce and Gabbana on a yatch and posting "living the good life" on Instagram and you think you want that too, but do you actually? I mean, if thats your dream, go for it. But when you do this list, really picture yourself doing all those things. Just try to see yourself in the most happy situation. Some things can be simple and make you happy. Like:

"In a perfect world, I'd accept the things that I cant change and be happy with it""

"In a perfect world, I'd be in love with life""

"In a perfect world, I'd smile more to strangers and I'd be more present in every moment of my life"

"In a perfect world, I wouldn't be living anymore in the past and thinking about the future. I'd be living today"

So guys, think of no limits. Everything is possible if you really put all your energy and thoughts in it. Yeah, those things wont just fall from the sky, you gotta work on it. But if its your dream, I'm pretty sure it won't be a waste.

Have a sweet life :)

Chao!


Ps: again, excuse me for any grammar mistakes. English is not my native language.