REJECTION IS GOOD

I received a call from a friend who wanted to check on me. Normally, I get a text or call at the beginning of the year to wish me a Happy New Year.

This got me thinking about when I last questioned my assumptions and if it was time to let go of some of them.

Let’s define assumptions.

a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

I find myself always working on these three things to keep some balance in my life.

Everything that glitters isn't gold.

I enjoy reading books, but I'm cautious when it comes to buying them. I always make sure to read the prologue and glance at the table of contents before making a purchase. This helps me get a better understanding of what the book is about and ensures that I'm investing my attention in something worthwhile. In today's world, where most things are presented with flashy graphics, attention-grabbing headlines, and content that appeals to our interests, it's important to ask ourselves whether we're taking the time to ensure the information we're consuming is truthful. Is it easier to believe what captures our attention?

Everyone has an opinion.

We often spend too much time worrying about what others think of us when the most important question we should ask ourselves is what we think about ourselves, which truly matters. It took me some time to honestly believe that opinions from friends, family and other sources can often be overwhelming. However, when I freed myself from letting those opinions dictate my life, I found that I began to enjoy life more and, interestingly enough, I started to appreciate the opinions of others more. If their opinions didn't align with my values, even though I respected them, I dismissed them.

I got this. I know what I am doing.

I was mounting a camera holder, and to my eyes, only three holes in the holder needed to be attached to the wooden surface. Simple, I thought! I didn't need to read the instructions and started mounting it on my own. However, I soon realized that I had attached the camera holder wrong, and frustration set in. If I had taken the time to read the instructions, I could have saved myself a lot of trouble and avoided the frustration.

Believing that we've got everything under control has led many of us down a path of failure, myself included. It's important to acknowledge that it's okay not to know everything, but it's crucial that we never give up on learning.

Let's aim to let go of what doesn't serve us. When we align our purpose with doing good for others, that's when we truly make a positive difference.