We all choose very different lifestyles
but none are right or wrong
Some may be healthier than others
but that is our very own choice
Nothing is forced upon us
so if you choose to drift
that is still your choice
not to make a deliberate decision
Lifestyles include our choice of home,
it’s location, our partners and our beliefs,
diet, sense of fashion, a budget or none,
our carbon footprint and how we react
I find a conscious choice of core values
to live by gives me purpose
As drifting with the masses
doesn’t sit comfortably with me
We should never judge others choices
because we have no idea what
circumstances led them there
Be fully aware if you choice to abide
By societal norms and mores
for they are dictated by those in control
of wars, finances, politics, media and more
Make defined choices and stay strong
Find like-minded people who support
positive warmth and kindness
Avoid those that drain or complain
for our life is far too short!
Daily Prompt: Lifestyle
I like your advice to surround ourselves with the right people. =)
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we might think we are strong but if there are too many draining our energy then our light fades 🙂 those that care, share and support are essential to our growth
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It takes experiencing LIFE to be able to write a piece like this. You demonstrate your ability to accept people for who they are without passing judgement. At the same time you recognize the importance of creating barriers to protect yourself from those whose personalities that may interfere with the nurturing path you desire.
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yes I never rule them out but don’t seek their company … I learnt years ago that they don’t really want to change so I can’t help them in anyway. I will respond to their approach but don’t pursue their company, we are meant to be different and by embracing diversity we can choose who we spend more time with.
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Excellent advice, wise words, Kate!
Choices can make life difficult, but choices are, also, some of the best, most exciting things about life! Life IS too short, so I stay way from the complainers, drainers, judgers, etc.! I’m here to have fun! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Words to live by, indeed. First know thyself, and then follow your passion — the former is equally as important as the latter, because any fool can be taken in by a passion based on ignorance and the lure of some “promised land” where everything you long for is yours for the following.
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“blind” devotion is a huge danger at any level, awareness allows wiser choices!
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Particularly resonate with the non-judging, not because I’m good at it, but because I need reminding that I fall short.
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the last stanza was spot-on for me Kate…and its great to know that I am not alone in this…
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Avoid those that drain or complain. This is exactly right. There are those who on occasion complain, and they’re fine. But there are others who always complain and they ARE a drain!
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Your words resonated strongly with me Kate. I’m not one to follow the crowd and I gave up a long time ago judging others. No one knows what anyone else is going through. Take care xo
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I agree with Simon. I tend to often do things only if I want to. I’m often called stubborn because of that. But I really don’t want to do anything unless I really want to or have to. I’m not going to do something just because someone else is.
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I’m a lot like you, I won’t follow the crowd unless it’s what I really want to do and I often do things my own way and end up being criticized. It’s good to know this though – becasue it means you’re living your own life, making your own mistakes and walking your own path. 🙂
Speak to you soon
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