Life is a Journey, not a Destination...

 Life is about the journey not the destination. Life is a journey. We came from some place and we are going some place. But life is not about the destination it is all about the journey. So many people are so fixated on the destination, on the finish line, that they miss the significance of the journey. Even if you are running a race, it is the running that gets you to the finish line. But life is not a race, nor should life be a boring trip. Life should be an exciting adventure. It is our failure to appreciate the journey and to be aware of all the opportunities for fun and adventure that causes us to be dissatisfied with our lives. Your aim should always be to enjoy the journey not to see how fast you can finish it. If you dislike the journey you may not finish it, or you will feel that the destination isn't worth it, or you will be in such a bad mood by the time that you finish it that you don't enjoy the achievement, or you will do it so badly that you do not achieve your goal. Think about the last time you went on a trip. What was your focus, to have as much fun as you could, or to get to your destination as fast as you could? How did the trip go? Was it fun? Did those with you enjoy it? Do they look forward to travelling with you again? Think about the last time you prepared a meal for your family. Was your focus on preparing a great meal that you could all enjoy together, or was your focus on getting finished and so you just slapped a meal together? How much satisfaction did you get from preparing the meal? What was your mood like by the time that you were finished? How did that affect the others at the meal? The quality of your life and the destination that you will ultimately reach, is determined by the way that you behave on your journey, so make it your goal to enjoy the journey, look for opportunities to have as much fun and adventure as you can. Take the time to appreciate your journey because your journey is your life.