#91: From Now On (PART 3)

【Let's Commit】
What we’ll do from now on about the Controllables. That, we can decide on our own and take action.
 
Yes, it’s totally up to us. The choice is ours.
 
We can simply look away and let it pass by. Or, we can list up an assortment of reasons to avoid action.
 
Indeed, it’s nearly endless when we begin to list up “the reasons why we can’t.”
 
“I already have too much to do” is the norm in our busy modern society, and it’s tempting to gravitate toward the easy way out.
 
But then again, despite the temptation, regardless of the inconvenience, we can instead commit to taking action from now on.
 
And when we truly commit ourselves, we come to realize that life is a continuity of nows. It’s one now after another. In fact, now, then more now, and then now some more.
 
“Oh, oh, let me just finish this project, and then I’ll get to it.” Or… “I wanna do it but now’s just not the right time--let me get to it when things settle down a bit.”
 
As we wait for that perfect timing, now just keeps on passing by.
 
Instead, start from where we can, now.
 
Naturally, not everything will be all sunshine and lollipops. Despite our good intentions, some people may be put off. A few may even feel threatened by seeing what they didn’t want to see, sometimes unexpectedly in themselves.
 
After accepting our goodwill, perhaps, some may kick sand at us as we part ways. When things don’t go as expected, it can be heartbreaking; it can feel discouraging at times.
 
Nevertheless, to recognize all of that without losing sight of what’s truly important; continuing to grow through deeper thoughts. To see all that’s out there; to try to understand them as best we can.
 
That, indeed, is a true commitment.
 
And when we truly commit ourselves, we come to realize that there are quite a few things we’re capable of; where we can make a real difference.
 
Yes, there are many Controllables in this world that we can decide on our own and take action.
 
It’s completely up to us because our life is what we ourselves build it to be.
 
We desire to advance forward; we aspire to constructively live a fulfilling life. It’s less about Until now, and much more about From now on.
 
Let us take action from now on.

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