Ideas and goals

Have you ever had a thought, or an idea that your life would be a certain way? Not necessarily your dreams, but your goals. Five years ago, did you have a different vision of where you would be in life then where you are now? It is funny how everyday occurrences can change those thoughts. Something, that may seem so insignificant at the time, can totally alter your ideas. Maybe reconnecting with an old friend, or taking a different career path has modified your thoughts about where you are and where you should be. For me, the ideas of where I will be change often. Five years ago, I thought I would be somewhere completely different, and unforeseen events have reshaped the mental image I once had. My goals of being a stay at home mother have been replaced with goals of being a successful working mother. Finding that happy medium, where business and family co-mingle in harmony, and everything is just ducky. Unrealistic maybe... but goals shouldn't easily be fulfilled. The challenge is what makes them worth having.

  Do you still have the same perception of life that you did 5 years ago? Six months ago? Yesterday? Are your goals still the same? What has changed? I think about this often, as I tend to over analyze everything. There have been some tragedies, as well as some amazing and wonderful occurrences in my life. All which have contributed to my intentions, and caused me to reevaluate my goals and ideas. I find it is important to have aspirations, whether they be daily, or long term. Ambitions worth all the stress and bullshit that the today may bring. Knowing that we are headed in the direction towards our goals, and allowing them to adapt  to the changes of our lives. Finding peace and having faith that everything will work out the way it is supposed to. Anticipating struggles, and upsets, but not giving them permission to derail us from the path that we set.