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Drop<br />
the<br />
Self<br />
Pity<br />
Photo by Radu Tania<br />
By Olatoun Kolawole<br />
Many live their life daily thinking <strong>of</strong> the reasons why they shouldn’t forgive, thinking about the mum or dad that left years<br />
ago and all sort <strong>of</strong> broken bonds/relationships…. It’s important to forgive and move forward don’t let your past or background<br />
deprive you <strong>of</strong> your future… Ask yourself:<br />
1. WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR? Many get through life setting goals and dreams that will only end in depression…. Know<br />
the difference between what you NEED and what you WANT….stop chasing what doesn’t matter, your happiness should be<br />
number one on your priority list. Your capabilities are very important when you are thinking about your dreams .Resolve to<br />
make an impact. Dedicate your life to a cause…When you give your life to something you immediately dedicate yourself to<br />
the passion.<br />
2. WHAT ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW? Don’t go through life watching the days go by; have a plan, face challenges, take<br />
risk. The difference between extraordinarily wealthy people and those struggling is a matter <strong>of</strong> knowledge. Find out from<br />
the informed all the avenues through which you can make wealth. Don’t ever attach your happiness to a particular goal or<br />
achievement, love yourself, pamper yourself ,eat healthy and rest well .Happiness is a choice. You have full control over your<br />
life and the decisions that you make.<br />
3. WHAT WOULD YOU REGRET NOT DOING? Many people have regrets when they realize they are going to die real soon.<br />
It is <strong>of</strong>ten too late for many people to go back and change the things they missed out on. They would have lived their lives<br />
completely differently if they had the chance. If a doctor told you that you hadn’t any time left but a few weeks, then what<br />
would your regrets be? Would you want to do before your time was up?<br />
Now that you have answered these questions you should have a good idea <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the things that will make you happy<br />
and fulfill your dreams. You need to have a clear idea <strong>of</strong> the things you have always dreamed to do. Finally your passion is<br />
your purpose , Everyone has a passion and they can live a full life when they know exactly what their passion is and what<br />
they need to do. Think about this….<br />
28 FOCUS <strong>of</strong> <strong>SWFL</strong> 2014
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