Archive for September 17th, 2007

Are you happy?

Monday, September 17th, 2007

You may have picked up an undercurrent to some of my posts lately. Happiness. Many people go through life, expecting to be happy, but find themselves stuck in a mundane existance that they just can’t seem to get out of. I was watching a movie last night (ok, it was “Take the Lead” with Antonio Banderas).. anyway, there was a memorable quote that kind of stuck with me:

Pierre Dulaine: You can get what you want.
Rock: No, some people get what they want.
Pierre Dulaine: Those are the people who show up to get it.

Sometimes its not a matter of just showing up, but you have to take active steps toward making your destiny happen. Nobody is just going to give you that car, or job, or million dollars. You are going to have to get it yourself. If you are unhappy with your life, the only person you have to blame is yourself.

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