What's good for you and me...

Far too often, in life, especially when we're young, we don't always do what is good for us or what we want, but instead we acquiesce what's good for our parents, our teachers, our friends, siblings or even our institutions.

In other words, we often fall prey to becoming “what others want to see us become” instead of following our true desires. Because of educational or cultural rules, we often overlook the most basic question “what do I want for me?”

This question was asked by Noah, the hero in the 2004 movie “The Notebook” to Allie, the love of his life, and this was all, but a spontaneous question; it was obviously concocted by some smart screenwriter or perhaps the author of the book (I haven't read it), because it's not at all the kind of self-determination we usually pick for ourselves. It is so true, though.

What we want is essentially what's ultimately good for us and, when put it in practice, it will reverberate all around us and deliver a much better experience to us personally and to all people coming in contact with us. We'll be much happier, as a result, and it will radiate around us under the form of an irresistible, positive attraction.

So if you haven't yet decided to pursue what you want, it's never too late; do it just now! If you're partially sure, look for areas of neglect in asking yourself the question once more: “Is what I'm doing now, really what I want?” If you're true to yourself, listen to the answer and apply it to your life. Everyone around you will love you for it!