There are many people and influences in our lives. They come and go every day and as we interact they influence us in some way. Sometimes that influence is subtle and barely noticeable, and other times we are intensely impacted by what we hear and see. If the influence is strong we may find ourselves being drawn to a different point of view and perspective, and stepping away from what is important to us. There is nothing wrong with learning about others and trying out different ideas but if those experiences pull us away from our core values and the things that matter most to us, we may find ourselves in situations that take us far from where we really want to be. We may begin to change in ways that align us more directly with someone else’s view and take us away from our own. The world has its own ideas about what is right and wrong, what is good and bad, and how we should behave. We are the only ones who can decide what is best for us. Being careful of influence and remembering what is most important will help us stay true to the path that will bring us complete happiness. We don’t need to assimilate to find our way forward. We can do what is best for us to achieve the lives we want the most. Real happiness comes when we are true to ourselves and who we really are. There is nothing more satisfying than living an authentic life. We know what we want and nothing is powerful enough to keep us from it.
Cultures change over time. What was forbidden and discouraged in times past may now be acceptable and routine. Although times change and the concept of what is acceptable modifies as we move forward, we are in control of the decisions we make. If we go along with every passing idea, as the winds of change blow over us we will have nothing to hold onto. Holding fast to our beliefs, even if they are very different from those around us, will bring us clear direction going forward and confidence as we travel.
We can change our minds about anything at any time. All the roads ahead are open to us and we may choose any way forward we like. If we are making our own decisions, no matter what happens, we will be in control. If we allow the influence of others to unduly control our choices, we may end up on roads to destinations we never wanted to achieve. Nobody can read the future and the end of the road is not visible at the beginning. We have everything we need to make excellent choices and if we set the influence of others aside, and determine what is best for our unique plan going forward, those choices will take us where we want to go.
Today if you’ve allowed the influence of the world around you to color your decisions and find you are in the wrong place, redirect your way forward and correct your course. There is no destination out of reach. Look ahead and wisely determine your next step. You will find great success and happiness as you move forward and every door will open for you.
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