The Unexpected, The Unfamiliar

It amazes me how fast time actually goes by. It's so true hearing that the days are long, but the years are short. Being honest it is very hard to find something that makes you happy each and everyday. Just trying to change things in your life to form better bonds and become happier is hard. But there is always something there.

I've been pondering something I read the other day and I just can't help but agree with it. 'We seek to control our lives, but the unfamiliar and the unexpected are important sources to happiness.' But what does that even mean?

We live in this society that is run by technology. Everyone has social media and that becomes all means of communication, dating has become things like tinder, and shopping is more convenient online. And its just making living our lives more easier because we are all so busy. We all want exactly what we envision for ourselves. We seek out so much for ourselves, but half the time are never willing to take the steps to achieve anything. 

With all the technology, we are never satisfied. When it comes to dating or even friendship, we always want more. We never are going to be satisfied with what is in front of us because we think of the connection we may be able to have else where. Without even thinking about it we are planning for the future but are never taking the time to stop and take in all that is going on around us. The future is never promised to us so why can't we enjoy what we have? Why will we never be satisfied with what we already have? The grass my be greener on the other side but its because we aren't watering our own.

This life that we seek out to control and have it become all that we want, makes us hesitate all those things that may be unfamiliar or unexpected. I know personally that I like structure and I like  to have plans. 

One thing that was extremely important to me when doing my happiness project was to relax when it came to 'being late.' I realized one day while waiting for my friends an hour after we were suppose to go somewhere that me freaking out wasn't going to change the situation. And working on that has made a big change in my life and is something that has made me become happier. 

By doing this I opened a door to the unexpected and the unfamiliar because they are an IMPORTANT source of happiness.  Because sometimes when you are trying to seek out something, it comes when you aren't even looking. Take chances, be spontaneous, and try new things because these are the things that make you exactly who you are. And you never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

Quote of the day: The unexpected is usually what brings the unbelievable.

XOXO,

Marissa