Lively soul or lifeless body?

    

      I am sure this title speaks for itself. We all have been gifted with a common package called ‘LIFE’. One birth, diverse phases, varied relations, numerous years, colorful dreams, doses of feelings and innumerable experiences mark the contents of this package. How you choose to enjoy this gift is totally your call.

Whether you wish to spend every single present moment in a lively manner or whether you wish to worry for the future, it is your choice.

Whether you believe that you are responsible for your own happiness or whether you blame everything on your destiny, situations and those around you, it is your choice.

Whether you trust that everything happens for a good reason or whether you soak in sorrow, regretting every single thing happening to you, it is your choice.

Whether you believe in enjoying the present or whether you choose to save everything for the future, it is your choice.

Whether you travel your path as a lively soul or a lifeless body, it is your choice.

Now, if you read these choices carefully with a relaxed frame of mind, I am sure each one of you will opt for the first option. But, the real question is do we really practice the same in our lives? Do we really enjoy every single moment as a lively soul, without caring about the future or treating our a life as a responsibility?

   I definitely belonged to the group of second choices as I was more about future than the present. Worrying about next step rather than concentrating on the current moment forms a habit in our system, before we realize its consequences. Only when you look into the past, you understand that you wasted those precious moments like a lifeless body. Many a times, our biggest regret is not living every moment to the fullest. But, by the time you may realize it, it is impossible to turn to the past.

 This brings us back to the topic. What are the factors that determine your membership into one of the two groups? Are there any aptitude tests that can evaluate your status?

  

   Unfortunately, there are no such warning tests that can change your approach towards life at the right time. It all depends on your own choices towards living every single moment to the fullest. Rather than worrying about uncertain happenings tomorrow, focus on the known troubles today. Known situations can be handled with all your concentration, instead of diverting part of it towards unknown challenges of the future. No one can claim that the journey will be smooth, if you opt for the lively soul category, but you will certainly end up with more happiness, memories, positivity and satisfaction.

   Those belonging to the lively soul team do come across their own set of problems. Just because they choose a carefree approach does not eliminate them from troubles. Yet, their overall belief changes the complete picture. They work hard towards their shortcomings and eradicate the mountain of troubles, but while doing so; they do not forget their smiles, laughter, positivity and hope. Lively souls make sure that every situation is dealt with an open mind and a happy heart. They will be forced to taste bitter medicines as part of the regime, but they do keep sweet candies by their side.

   

     Losing hope or soaking into worries is not a part of their routine. When they enroll themselves as lively souls, they give away tensions and regrets from their stock. They only possess the desire to gather maximum memories as they walk along the path. Instead of measuring life by the amount of success, achievements, dreams and goals, they evaluate their level of happiness and liveliness. How alive were you every single day is all that matters as they take one day at a time.

     Coming to our second category, they believe in success and achievements of the future. They are unable to seize the moment or enjoy the present, as their mind is preparing for tomorrow’s examination. Spending their present with smiles and laughter appears as a waste of time, as they have loads to do for the future. All their life is spent in chasing a mirage that may not even be true. As they move around as lifeless bodies, they forget the true happiness of life. Unless you enjoy the present, it is impossible to expect the same in the future. It does not mean, we can give away all our efforts and spend everything we have. But, it simply boils down to making the most of today. Planning and analysis are good to offer us guidelines, yet engaging all our time behind them can mean nothing at all.

    Lively souls are not against preparing for the future, but they always wonder about the need to ruin the present. Tomorrow may bring some amount of disappointments, but definitely not at the cost of spending your joy of today.

  With this, I conclude my thought to allow you to think. What category will you select and execute – lively soul or lifeless body? ….the choice is all yours….