As a self-help seeker, I usually read lot of books of this genre and even listen to podcasts by authors like Robin Sharma who is my favourite author in this genre. A strange thrill comes over me when I read his works or listen to his podcasts. There is this intense feeling to do something and to not to just laze through life.
Today's prompt for journaling asks me - What inspires you the most? This is a slightly difficult prompt, if you ask me.
I think that I am mostly inspired by people who are not afraid of anything in life. I, for one, am always conscious about mortality. Almost every thing I do, I do it considering the fragile nature of life. I do not plan tasks for more than a week. I do not plan savings for more than six months. I do not make any travel plan exceeding four months. While many might consider this as a peculiar trait, I find it a bit difficult to let go of the thought that life is short, and it is futile to make long-range plans.
But I know people who live life to the fullest, not giving any second thought to the future. They enjoy every minute, every day, every thing they do because they live fully in the moment. The thought of mortality does not let me be happy or to enjoy moments. It makes me stoic. I do not allow myself to be very happy or extremely sad. I take things as they are, knowing that everything is temporary. While this has helped to get through difficult times, I wish I had the ability to enjoy more. One can be aware of their mortality and still lead a happy and carefree life. I wish I could be one of these!
I am inspired by children who realize their aim at a very young age and pursue it against all odds. There is nothing more motivating than seeing a child on a trajectory of success and growth, all because he/she has recognized the aim of their life and pursued it relentlessly. Much is in the favour of a child - age, a mind devoid of negativity, opportunities to grow and develop, the chance to learn, time to pursue their dreams - so much! It is inspiring to see them set off on their journey to success and stand tall against all odds.
I will come back to the books of Robin Sharma. He weaves such fantastic tales of people conquering all odds and enjoying a life of leisure. I find that inspiring. To have struggled through life with unwavering dedication to your goal, to have achieved it ultimately and to enjoy it - now that would be success!
People who are struggling through life but hold their head high and do not give in to negativity and despair - they inspire me. People who are not afraid to speak their mind, who are their unapologetic, original and wonderful selves always and who show no fear - they inspire me. Confident people inspire me. At the phase of early forties, reaching the state of supreme indifference to others and being my own original self feels slightly overwhelming. But I can learn!
Most of all, I wish I could learn to enjoy the every day moments of life without the sword of my mortality hanging over my head. Nothing, absolutely nothing makes me forget this. And while it is necessary to be aware of the fragile nature of life, always contemplating on it can also bring in a sense of detachment which is not always good.
Today's prompt has brought in a new task. The quest is set - to learn to live every moment and every day and also to enjoy it without giving a thought to the future. THIS is a new moment - why not start right now!?
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