Being Happy

9.5.12

Thought:
I think everybody is trying to maximize their happiness in one way or another. A huge proportion of our society, American, is completely focused on money and themselves from a material perspective. We don't appreciate who we are and what we have been given. We don't appreciate basic things. It's interesting that most divorces now are based on money issues. I wish the focus was more on building character, appreciating other people for who they are, and appreciating the journey. I know all of this is pretty idealistic, but I just feel as though we've lost our way. I think we need to reevaluate our value of life and of the gifts we have been given. It's easy to take things for granted and to get overwhelmed. We should focus on living in the present and being at peace. I really need to work on that. There's a lot of time where I live in the past and focus on a grudge I have or instead of looking to improve on past mistakes I linger on them. And being in school I have a ton of anxiety for the future and future success. I need to work on what I can control and what I can control is now. The first step I wan to take is to smile more and to acknowledge people. It's easy to put my head down and just walk by people. I need to work on smiling at people, saying hello, and ask them how they're doing. I believe that happiness comes from the journey in maximizing your potential in all aspects in life. I believe that you should follow your interests and give back when ever the opportunity presents itself. I hope I can start following this.

I've loved going to mentoring club today and playing with the kids. I miss seeing younger kids. I didn't really see them in college or last year. It's nice getting to hang out with them and seeing how they act. I feel like I get to act like them as well.

Work outs today:
Lift: Bench up to 325x4, DB incline w/ fat grips 75x18, DB row w/ FGs 75x10, band pull aparts, curls, push downs, serrano press
Jiu Jitsu: rolled for about 45 minutes. Showed up a little late after mentor club

God bless, V&V
DF