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.

Yes, this might seem like a bunch of hippy-dippy mumbo jumbo, but the truth is, you can decide to just take it and float around through life on whatever wind is blowing, or you can take a stand and force a change.

So, have I convinced you yet? Well, the kind folks at lifehack.org posted an article entitled: How thousands have learned to transform their lives in which they talk about some simple ways you can start taking control over your life.

I’m at the point now that I’m re-examining my life, and what exactly I’m doing to make things happen for me. I’ve realized that for the last couple of years, I’ve been floating around like a jellyfish, just waiting for something to happen. Well, today, I’m going to commit myself to figuring out exactly what I want to accomplish over the next few months, and actually work toward making those things happen.