BY MARCEL DEER
Happiness and success do not depend on being a morning person; it's more about how you approach each day, regardless of the time you wake up, so pay attention to your mood and actions in the morning as they can indicate if something in your life feels off, while those on the right path embrace each day with positivity and anticipation, even amidst challenges.
Those on the right path in life approach new experiences with excitement, while those on the wrong path find them intimidating, as each step into the unknown either brings them closer to happiness or further away from it, as personal alignment with values becomes a determining factor in embracing new opportunities and feeling genuine enthusiasm.
Wishing for a trouble-free life is wishful thinking, as obstacles are inevitable, yet those on the right path embrace them as challenges that inspire growth, learning, and the opportunity to seize new experiences, while perceiving obstacles as problems can lead to stress and hinder progress.
Goal-setting is a crucial ingredient for happiness, as it helps identify actions and behaviors that align with your objectives, making it easier to recognize whether you are on the right path or need to make adjustments, while multiple paths may lead to your goals, deviating or taking a prolonged route calls for necessary changes.
In the past, decision-making felt arduous and challenging due to a lack of clarity on personal values and life goals, but now, with improved instincts and a better understanding of what aligns with the right path, decisions are made more swiftly and confidently, serving as a sign of life alignment, even though some choices, like picking a donut, remain difficult.
Whether our childhoods were filled with joy or adversity, those on the right path in life share an appreciation for the significant role their pasts have played in shaping their present and future, understanding that the right path is one that acknowledges and builds upon the steps taken from the past, fostering gratitude for personal growth and reaping benefits for both health and mindset.
Realizing my envy stemmed from a sense of personal inadequacy, I made a career change that brought greater fulfillment and family time, shifting from jealousy to genuine happiness for others' success, confirming my previous misalignment.
Genuine happiness lies in embracing your unique self rather than aspiring to be like others, and having deep self-confidence is a strong indicator of being on the right path in your journey, as the realization that being oneself is the ultimate aspiration confirms alignment and contentment in life.