Follow our hearts

    You wake up in the morning, then do the same old rituals. You go to the office or to school. You meet the same people, do the same job, travel the same road, boooring.  Next day, same story. Do you want a change in your life? The solution is YOU! You're the master of your destiny. You decide if you want to have a change or not. Take the situation of a high school graduate. He has 2 choices - to continue through college or earn money working as a clerk. He's intimidated by the difficulties of studying, thesis, etc. He doesn't think he will pass the exams because he thinks he's below average. He doesn't like to take the risk of failing college and earning no money at present. So he works as a clerk earning meagre income. He's happy because he's earning money at such a young age while his friends are having a hard time. But then his friends graduated and got high-paying jobs. He envies them. If only he have sacrificed a few years and faced all the challenges of college, then he could've had a better life. If only he had taken the risk!

    There are also some people who want to improve their lives, but they're just too afraid to come out of their comfort zones and explore the endless opportunities out there. Last week, my best friend who is studying in Auckland University told me that she wanted to give up her architecture study in university.  She said she was pretty sure that her dream is studying photography in New York.  Finally, she asked me whether she should follow her heart or not.  This question let me think about our life and our dreams.  Yes, sometimes if we follow our dreams and do not go in a regular way, there may be challenges and problems; but if we try your best to move forward, we'll get more out of life. Explore and diversify. Take a different route to work, eat exotic foods we've never tasted, do something outrageous (not dangerous). Life could be exciting. It's our choice. Are we satisfied with our life right now? If not, then we need to do the things that we think will make your life complete and meaningful. We've got only one life to live. Maximize every opportunity.  Last day I found the answer to this question and sent her an e-mail.  It said that go out and do those things which will leave lasting memories in your mind. Live every day as if it's your last. Seize every moment!