At age 40, another milestone lesson I’ve learned and continue to solidify is the difference of surviving vs. thriving. As humans, we are NOT meant to merely survive life...there’s no quality of life in just surviving. We are meant to live fully, on a regular basis, in a safe, healthy, and functional manner. What does that look like? Simply put, enjoying your moments that may only come once in your lifetime, as your best self.
I think this is why the “hustler” mentality has NEVER appealed to me. I’ve always used my PTO…perfect attendance for what?!?! I don’t do well trying to play catch up. My mama told me when I was about 5yo that the Joneses don’t impress me so there’s no need to keep up with them. I’m okay being a square peg that doesn’t fit in round holes (most days). I refuse to overwork myself (mind, body, spirit) for money or status. I’ve seen, time and time again, that I can have everything I want if I allow life to run it’s course. I currently don’t believe in multiple jobs for any reason; I’m not much an overtime worker either. I always end up in the right rooms with the right people because I’m placed or summoned. I’m amply prepared (by God) to sit at the tables to which I’m invited. In my own way, I add value to EVERY space I serve. This happens through much surrender and preparation.
Sometimes, the accelerated course to life just isn’t worth all you miss out on or lose because you were operating off the anxiety of trying to make things happen fast or happen sooner than scheduled. You owe yourself a life of thriving, not just scraping by and barely making it. 🌾
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