life happens

About a month ago I was ranting to one of my coworkers about something unfortunate another friend had done to me. I was telling her about the situation that had occurred and how I couldn't seem to get over how much it was bothering me, even though I thought I had accepted it. She recommended a book to me called "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Toll. As she explained his theories to me about how important it is to be as present and aware as possible I was immediately intrigued. Currently, I've only read about half of his book, but irregardless it has still changed my daily approach to life. His philosophy is simple, yet extremely powerful when applied to our own lives. He talks about how people who live in the past tend to be depressed, unhappy individuals, and that people who are living their lives in the future are those who suffer from constant anxiety. The truth is that all we can do is focus our minds on the present moment and deal with the obstacles that come our way as they occur. There's a song a really enjoy by Brandon and Leah Jenner that falls into a similar mindset as The Power of Now. If you look at the lyrics to their song "Life Happens" you'll be able to see the connection between Toll's ideas and theirs. I've posted the music video that goes along with the song and if for no other reason, I recommend watching it four minutes of pure happiness. From the bike riding to the snorkeling to their adorable relationship (they're married in real life) I think it will motivate you to go outside and spend some time living in the moment.

 

 

 

"Life Happens"

So many reasons for you to be happy
So many reasons for you to be smiling
But you're not about to see 'em, you're not about to feel 'em, you're not about to be 'em
You don't believe 'em
So many reasons for you to be angry
So many reasons, it's not the way you planned it
But all you can do is see 'em, all you can do is feel 'em, all you can do is let them be
Life happens
While you're making other plans
Life happens
While you're trying to understand
You'll be kicking it in the shade
And you're thinking you got it made
Life is gonna happen to you anyway
You lost the sea like a ship without a captain
Drifting aimlessly around imaginary islands
The things you're missing, the moment is slipping so stop you're wishing and start listening
There's too much whining
Too much complaining
We should be laughing
We should be kissing
We should be here right now

Life happens
When you're waiting for the bus
Life happens
While the day's collecting dust
Don't be givin' it all to waste, start living it for today
Cause life is gonna happen to you anyway
Life happens
And most of its out of your hands
So why don't you get up and dance?
Life happens
While you're walking on the street
Life happens
While you're shuffling your feet
Don't be givin' it all to waste, start living it for today
Cause life is gonna happen to you anyway
(Life happens)
When you're waiting for a call
(Life happens)
When you think you got it all
(Life happens)
When you're cleaning up a mess
(Life happens)
And when you're busy getting dressed
(Life happens)
And when you're dancing in the dark
(Life happens)
And when you got a broken heart
(Life happens)
And when you're chilling in the sun
(Life happens)
And when you meet the only one
(Life happens)
And when you run out of the time
(Life happens)
And when you're going out your mind
(Life happens)
And when there's nothing left to do
(Life happens)
It's still happening to you
(Life happens)

 

 

With love,

Ciara ♥