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This article is to prove that itās unnecessary to worry about anything that is yet to happen. Obviously, we need to keep doing what we need to, but the point is to not fret in anticipation of what liesĀ ahead.
I know I sound super optimistic but very often I find myself deeply stressed about what the future holds for me, and whether or not will I be able to achieve my goals and fulfil my purpose in this lifetime. I worry about my financial condition, I worry about losing my loved ones, especially my son (who is a 4 year old Boxer), and I worry a lot about failing at doing something impactful. However, when I analyzed the factors behind my worries, this is what IĀ found:
- I was mainly worried about things that may or may not take place in theĀ future.
- I was worried because I was focusing only on the negative outcomes and ignoring the positive ones altogether.
- I was worried because I was anticipating that I might not be able to succeed, instead of focusing on succeeding.
- I was worried about what I might not have in the future, ignoring the fact that I already have enough of those things (comfort, companionship, contentment).
This analysis made me further realize the following:
- Humans fret because they anticipate theĀ worst.
- Humans fret because they always wantĀ more.
- Humans fret because they cease to enjoy what theyĀ possess.
- Humans fret because they focus more on the future than theĀ present.
This analysis made me further realize the following:
- Humans anticipate the worst because they are programmed to do so. As humans, we are tuned to act in the present to secure ourĀ future.
- Humans always want more because they believe more is better thanĀ one.
- Humans cease to enjoy what they possess because they believe more possessions will bring more satisfaction and pleasure.
- Humans focus more on the future because they cease to enjoy theĀ present.
Finally, this analysis made me conclude the following:
- Humans need to rewrite the code and be thankful for what they have and enjoy it, rather than work towards securing a future that nobody hasĀ seen.
- Humans need to appreciate the value of owning and loving āoneā of everything and everyone theyĀ possess.
- Humans need to realize that āmoreā is not a number and chasing an infinite value can never lead to happiness.
- Humans need to enjoy the damn present and believe that the future is going to be as awesome as now, if notĀ better.
Lastly, humans need to break free from the shackles of society, they need to stop doing what is said to be the right thing and start doing what they think is right, and they need to learn to be grateful and not join the chase, leaving behind their most precious possessions of theĀ present.
Que Sera Sera, whatever will be will be, the futureās not ours to see, Que SeraĀ Sera.
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