Most can say that college is an overwhelming, stress filled blissful ride. But it seems that there is always more focus on the overwhelming and stressful aspect of it than the bliss. Not only do you have a never ending list of school work. But also, obligations to organizations and friends. Its creates fun sucking funks and not so much time for yourself.
Recently, I've felt myself start to get into one of those funks. Senior year is more stressful and demanding then any other year in my opinion. But also, there are so many pressures to figure out that concrete plan after college. I feel myself wanting to take on the day - do that adventure - and that adventure since I only have this year left. But then wanting to shut everything out and be productive.
This relates to something I read in a class from the book, The Guide for the Perplexed. The author Schumacher, says that part of achieving happiness is the balance of opposites in the world. His main examples were Freedom vs. Order. I read this a said to myself, "Perfect, just what I needed." In the case of Freedom and Order, he said that if one lives with entire freedom life looks like and insane asylum. While if someone lives with complete Order it looks like a prison house. This just clicked to me.
So today I decided to get out of my funk! Leaving my anxiety and fatigue behind, starting with a clean slate. Surrounding myself with creative, smart and dynamic people who inspire me to be the best version of myself each day. Focusing on the good and what's really important on my life. Supporting and putting myself first. Not beating myself up when I don't meet some crazy ideal I've set for myself. Writing a post like this can be inspiring and scary. My goal is to help someone else to get through their own funk. Maybe this will inspire someone to stop framing their own mistakes, to call a girlfriend to tell them how much you love them and to stop taking those loved ones for granted. We are lucky to be apart of a life that offers so much and keeps us on our toes.
Go live this crazy life with passion, enthusiasm, and love! Thanks for reading this novel of a post.
Off we go, shall we!
xo | vSh
