Perplexed By Society

We are all grown into a person that our parents hope we'll be, with set ideals, views, opinions of how things should be done and should not...

We are basically handed a huge piece of art that depicts what our life should look like in adulthood. Then as soon as we think we can take care of ourselves we start embarking on achieving that "picture" of greatness!

But...is it greatness...or just a picture?

For some, it probably is their true level of greatness/happiness...

...or maybe it's not but they're so pressured by society's idea of greatness that it's easier to go with the flow of society then to step outside of it and live it the way that makes them happy - happy at the core of their being.

So many are guided by society - which makes simple choices perplexing, and as a result they may never live a personally fulfilling life - or they will trick themselves into believing they are COMPLETELY fulfilled. Poor souls.

Have you ever thought about who started the whole "this is how we do it" idea?

Of course God created man to create relationships (friends, family, spouse, etc.), and He created us in His image - but it never talks about all the details on what we should own, where we should work, how much money we should make before we croak, etc...so clearly those are only societal successes - which will come and go - so maybe that's not where we need to put "all" the focus...hmmmm?

So, is it really about the "picture" that our peers want us to achieve so they can be proud of us, or is it about finding our true purpose and in that, find our happiness?

The perplexing part is the back and forth battle between...

Will society see me as a failure <---> Screw society, this is me and me being true to my core!

Lord let me decide on my behalf - and no matter how many successes or failures it may bring, let it bring me closer to knowing my true self - and closer to knowing you!

All choices bring some level of happiness and pain - but through all those events we will get closer and closer to becoming who we were meant to be from the beginning.

Take advantage of this life - don't be one of those people laying on your deathbed thinking - I wish I would've...........

Peace Out!