Life's LITERAL PatternIn yesterday's discussion we talked about different "patterns" that we all have in our lives. Hey, how many did YOU come up with in your own life?
I'm sure you have already figured the connection to this discussion by looking at the picture combined with the title of today's article. There are "general" patterns that we can observe all around us each and every day and then there is the very specific and LITERAL "pattern of life" shown on an EKG readout.
Notice the pattern has "ups" and it also has "downs". Should we be concerned because there are "downs" in this pattern? Should we get frustrated, discouraged and/or depressed because of these down "ticks" in this wave pattern?
Of course not! Hey, as long as it keeps moving up and down we're happy, right? Why?
BECAUSE AS LONG AS IT KEEPS MOVING IT IS EVIDENCE THAT WE ARE STILL ALIVE!
Now, please believe me when I say that I understand that all of this sounds a bit cliche, o.k.? But, whether it sounds that way or not really has nothing to do with the fact that it is TRUE!
The "ups and downs" that we all experience in our lives simply PROVES that we are ALIVE and participating in this "ride" that we call LIFE!
Life is not always FAIR and it is not always FUN. Somewhere along the way we bought into this myth and, for many, this false expectation about life has brought a lot of disappointment into their lives.
Even those that we might perceive of living a "dream life" deal with "ups and downs" in their lives. But, many times, there is a difference that we may not see.
What is it?
THEY HAVE LEARNED THIS SECRET ABOUT " UPS AND DOWNS" - they are a PART of LIFE itself and, like we have already discusses, they come AND go!
Many of these people view life just as they do the stock market. They do not "freak out" when the stock market takes a "dip" or even a "dive". Why? Because they prepared themselves for the long haul and they know that it will rebound.
Others are ready to jump out of a window while those that have prepared simply watch and wait for the pattern to continue.
Really think about that and let it sink in - it could make a major change in your approach to life.
Come back tomorrow and we'll continue this discussion of "Life's Patterns" and what it means to each of us.
And, until then...
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Brilliant! I love that analogy! Makes me wanna grab a printout of my moms ekg and put it on my fridge.
ReplyDeleteIt is true some dont take the downs well. It's all about perspective. We need to keep reminding ourselves of this, it isn't always easy. Thank you Mike for being the little birdie in my ear.
*chirp chirp*
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