LOH #239: Mindful Control: Leading a Life That Flows with My Goals!

Hello, Ladies of Hive!

I've spent the last several days contemplating my current goals and what I want to accomplish in the future.

It is a pleasure to share with you today my solutions to the questions posed by @cautiva-30 for this week's contest.

1️⃣ You came to this world with a mission that only belongs to you and you chose, so I invite you to ask yourself what was missing to achieve those goals, how many excuses did you make?

The notion that each of us has a distinct purpose in life, one that only we can accomplish, gives our path meaning and significance.

When we stop and consider the following:

"What was missing to achieve those goals?"
"How many excuses did I make?"

It eliminates distractions and forces me to confront the discrepancy between my goals and my behavior.

Not time, but discipline; not opportunity, but self-belief; and not support, but prioritization, were lacking.

How about the justifications? They frequently arrive in clothes that say, "I'm too busy," "I'm not ready yet," or "I'll start tomorrow."

A lack of self-belief, discipline, and prioritization is more than a challenge; it hinders me from living the life I want.

However, I recognize that this is a breakthrough rather than a setback. I cannot mend something I do not acknowledge. I can start working on it now that I've given it a name—one habit, one decision, one day at a time.

My path cannot be followed by anyone else.
My calling cannot be fulfilled by anybody else.
And time is running out.
Thus, the more pertinent question now is:
How can I get closer to that objective today?
Any step forward, no matter how small, matters.

2️⃣ We always hear the classic "it is for your own good," but only you know what is "good" for you, because it is your life, it is your experience, it is that you become the leader of your life — what dreams do you have now, do you like what you have?

It feels immensely powerful to be in control of my life and make all of my own decisions. It's the profound sense that I own my path, that my truth, rather than pressure, fear, or expectations, dictates every action I do.

My dream for today is to be promoted to Master Teacher. Of course, I am content with my current status, but ascending to the position of Master Teacher will allow me to pursue other goals and achieve the contentment I have always sought.

This dream is a potent mix of determination, longing, and optimism. It's like standing on the edge of a cliff and gazing at your dream from a vast distance. Although it appears far away—perhaps inaccessible—there is a deep-seated eagerness that murmurs, "I don't know how, but I want to try."

It's a brave and vulnerable place. Even though I am aware of the odds against me, I still believe it is possible.

The resilience that keeps me going when things get rough, the quiet pride that comes after little victories, and the fire in my chest when I wake up with a purpose. I want more because I know I am capable of more, not because I am greedy. That sensation serves as a reminder that I am developing, even on difficult days. And even though it can be uncomfortable, growth shows that I am living, growing, and pursuing the life I know I deserve.

Even if it means altering some aspects of who I am, I have decided to let go of everything that stands in the way of my aspirations. Since I am aware that the only path forward is to become the finest version of myself, I will begin with myself.