You are sitting there watching a scary movie on TV that you have seen before. You just know that any moment that critical part of the bad guy jumping out to take the character away is just seconds away. Knowing that this screen always gives you nightmares, you decide to fast forward the movie just to get past it. Ever wish you could control your life that way too? I know I have. So many times, I wanted to hit the pause button or even the stop button for a little while. What would you do if your life had a remote control?
Fast Forward
Most of us have things going on in our lives. Things that worry us, stress us out, and in some cases, make us depressed. Even when we feel that we are happy, life tends to place another challenge in front of us. Face enough challenges and we start to feel as if we will never be happy. The overwhelming feeling of wanting a different life just so we can enjoy the day. How nice it would be if we could fast forward or skip over the hard days.
Pause for Control
For a long time, I have wanted to stop how my life is running today. Just so I can try a different life for a while. At the time, I struggled at work, stressed at home, and everything in between was a blur. I was not happy in any part of my life. Wasn’t feeling much like a mother, very little like a wife. I didn’t think I was smart enough or pretty enough. Very little color and sunshine in my life, just plain greys. Just to be able to pause my life, only for a little bit, so I could see something new.
Rewind
Some of you may have fond memories of your childhood. Remembering all the laughter and games. Wishing as an adult struggling to make ends meet, that as a child, the worries did not exist. Or even remembering how life used to be before the trauma occurred. Seeing life from a different view always gives you a bright feeling. Maybe you have experienced an accident that has people treating you differently now. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to rewind time a little to feel that happiness once again?
Don’t Lose Control
But there is one button no one should wish to push, especially when your life TV is already on. Because no matter how bad the scenes are, the scary, or the sad parts of your life TV show, the power button needs to be avoided. Every movie ever watched, (at least I hope so) ends with the hard times gone, life starting new, and surviving. (Yes, I know there are some movies that don’t end good.) But the big lesson is in your own hands.
The Movie
You see, life does have a remote control. It may not be a physical object to hold, but there is a way to control your life. Because you, yes you, ARE the remote control. You have the power to make your life the way you want. It is through your choices and your actions that have the power. Rewind your mind to remember the laughter of childhood. Pause your emotions and thoughts for a moment and center yourself. Fast forward your dreams and ambitions in pursuit of happiness. That’s right. You control it all. Just as long as the power button is only used to turn on your life, your dreams, and your hopes. Watch your movie unfold, with action, love, and laughter. This is your life. Create a masterpiece.
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With great warmth,
