When I take my last breath I will know I have lived to my fullest potential and with no regrets.
We all get lazy sometimes and that's okay, but when it becomes chronic we become miserable and life becomes mediocre. Usually, we blame everyone and everything around us when in fact, we are being called to change; called to be more than what we currently are. We've grown and the discomfort of our life is just a signal that it's time to move on –metaphorically or literally.
Most people get stuck in complaining about something and then go back and forth between things going well (complaining stops) and things going bad (complaining resumes). It takes a cancer diagnosis or a job loss to start pondering the course one's life is taking. But instead of waiting for that major, earth shaking, painful incident to happen, why not just get tired of complaining and decide to do something about it before the power of choice is taken away?
Deciding to do something is like a switch going off in your head and in that fraction of a second you know with every ounce of your Being that it's a done deal and you'll never go back to the way things were. To put it simply: all lasting change starts with a radical change in thought, not action. To say "I need to lose weight" is really only a "should" and will lead you to putting yourself temporarily on a diet. To say "I need to exercise" is really only a "should" and will lead to you purchasing a gym membership and neglecting to go.
A life changing decision is a change in values or beliefs and is usually preceded by frustration. "I am sick and tired of feeling this way!!! I will NOT go another day feeling these aches and pains in my body because of my weight" is a decision that inspires a strong commitment to action.
But, maybe you just aren't that sick and tired yet. Okay... fast forward 10 years from now and see your life as the effect of today's actions. Be honest with yourself –no sugar coating allowed! If you don't like your weight now, how will being overweight affect your quality of life 10 years from now? If you are broke now, how will having major debt and no savings affect your quality of life 10 years from now? If all of your relationships are full of drama now, how will you be functioning a decade from now? And remember, the more conscious your decisions, the more responsibility you have. Are you ready for that? Let's not forget that every decision made always affects more than just you. Can you negotiate the cost of a bad decision?
By glancing into your future you can educate yourself now and take advantage of an opportunity to make choices that will change your life's path. Just think, if tomorrow you took your last breath, would you be able to say, "I gave it my all" or would you be begging for a second chance?
About Me
- Chantelle Diachina
- Canada
- With a B.Ed., M.Ed., and over 10 years of classroom teaching experience, Chantelle has been privileged to observe the fruits of many living philosophies. By continually striving to live the best life possible, Chantelle has been able to overcome many personal challenges in life and enjoys helping others do the same. In 2001, Chantelle stepped into her first yoga class and has been amazed at the ways it has transformed her life. In 2007 she studied under Shri Yogi Hari of the Sivananda lineage and became a certified yoga teacher. She has since earned the E-RYT designation from Yoga Alliance and continues to study under various Indian Master Yogis. In October 2013 launched Prana Yoga & Wellness, offering private/corporate yoga and stress management workshops based on Eastern wisdom. Chantelle frequently appears as a guest speaker and is involved with various community projects and local non-profit organizations. Dedicated to walking her talk, Chantelle is not afraid to do the necessary work to remain happily married and be a healthy role model for her two young daughters.
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