June
24
Justin and I went to the butterfly conservatory here in Orlando. It is a natural environment full of butterflies flying from plant to plant. We spend an hour walking around and enjoying the wonderful garden filled with some many types of butterflies.
The quote at the beginning is a great way I like to think about life. Whenever I think I am done with a project, stuck in a rut or find myself not happy I am given the opportunity to reinvent myself once again.
No one knocks on my door with the opportunity but I keep my eyes and ears open and I seek it. When I find it, I jump and take the risk and find myself born anew.
I look at my life and realize how much I have grown and accomplished through taking risks and reinventing who I was.
Of course it was not like Madonna with a whole new outfit and look. It was about changing the a few things in my life that was keeping me from being who I truly wanted to be.
It is not easier realizing what once made you happy is not who you are anymore and you have no choice but to change.
I know that even now when I feel so secure in my life, I will still have to change some things about me to be happier in life. I also know that down the road (months, years, and decades) my values will change again and again and I will once again reinvent who I am to truly embrace the new me.
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Pheng
on 24 Jun 2008 at 10:25 am #
This is a great post. It runs parallel with the quote “Life is not about finding yourself, but about creating yourself.”
JEMi | Tips for Life, Love, You
on 24 Jun 2008 at 10:32 am #
“It is not easier realizing what once made you happy is not who you are anymore and you have no choice but to change.”
You know, this struck me because I’ve noticed that I felt – as of late – that I had some relearning to do. My life has changed drastically and the things that used to make me happy are either unavailable or not working for me anymore. That isn’t easy.. its frustrating in fact.
This post means alot to me – thank you for writing a much needed reminder
Kasia
on 24 Jun 2008 at 10:59 pm #
This post really resonates with me and I agree that we are responsible for our own happiness and finding it should be a top priority for everyone. I think the world would be a better place if people took the time to always do what makes them truly happy, rather than doing things to impress others.