Smiles did not start off so smiley
Early in Smiles life he never even imagined a life following his Creative passion was possible… he believed a life following the traditional route of “success” would lead to a “happy” life. Smiles spent his early life following “the rules” and too afraid of being different.
As Smiles was working towards a high paying job where the goal was solely to make a lot of money, he noticed that he was becoming increasingly dissatisfied, depressed, and lost in his life. His current path towards a “safe” and “comfortable” life was leading to a dull life… a life, Smiles feared, he would look back on and regret when he was a very old bear.
Smiles knew he had to make a change
Smiles began to notice a little voice in his head. That little voice would say, "yes i know it will be hard at times BUT, You Must start making positive changes!". Smiles began to take notice and he realized this voice was encouraging him, cheering him on.
Fortunately, Smiles already knew to embrace the feelings of self-induced uncomfortability because pushing through these times would reward him with the magical benefits and feelings of positive self growth… upgrading, leveling-up, becoming better!
Smiles began the rewarding act of Positively Growing!
Even though change is hard (even small, super tiny change) Smiles began to make daily positive changes to his life... he was starting to create positive life-changing habits!
Smiles started to spend more time reading and listening to books and podcasts about improving oneself, daily journaling about the BIG and little great things in his life, breathe work... look it up, eating more natural foods, consciously thinking positively, AND... spending time doing what he loved: Creating!
Smiles made sure to spend time doing what he Loves
Even though Smiles had a Very busy life, he Always made sure to find time doing what he loved!... Painting! Even if it was only for 1 hour for 1 day a week... Smiles knew the value of this time.
By spending time doing what he loved, Smiles began to realize more and more the importance of finding time for himself. The more time Smiles spent doing things he loved, the more he realized the value of these mindfully enriching times.
Smiles looks inward
One day Smiles decided to sit down, close his eyes, and listen... not to the noises of daily life, but to something else... something inwards. Often, Smiles would become distracted during this time, however, he was persistent and made sure to do it at least 5 minutes everyday. The more Smiles practiced this, the better he got, and the better he got, the better he received... Smiles slowly began to see the benefits of looking inwards.
After a few times of looking inward, Smiles began to hear something. The inner-voice, the Universe, divine forces, chemical reactions, Something in his head told Smiles to spend more time in Nature... away from the distractions of everyday life.
Smiles goes for a walk
On a beautiful sunny day, Smiles went outside and enjoyed the pleasures of Nature. He found a quiet park nearby, left all distractions at home and spent the entire day strolling around. Smiles only intention for the day was to spend time deeply thinking of his future and what REALLY made him happy... Smiles knew that success does not lead to happiness rather, Happiness is Success!
Smiles life changes!
As Smiles strolled around the park, he had no idea how his World was about to change!...
BOOM! Smiles was overwhelmed with profoundness from a very simple realization: either spend your life doing something you do not like OR... spend your life pursuing what you Love!?
This day, Smiles made a life changing decision that many would say goes against rationale judgement, a decision that strays from the norm.
Smiles chose Love
In that profound moment in the park Smile made the powerful decision to spend his life pursuing what he Loved!...
Smiles began to look at the World with a different view.
Different is Good
From one powerful thought, one that we are all capable of having at any time, Smiles was now on a completely different path in life... one that would still be full of challenging hurdles however, a life primarily filled with Passion, Love, Creativity, Fulfillment, and, most importantly, Positive Growth!
This was just the beginning of Smiles realization that being DIfferent... is Good!!!
Smiles Does what he Loves
Smiles now spend everyday of his life pursuing what he Loves and Creatively inspiring others. Smiles still goes through days of difficulty and challenges however, he knows that these are moments of learning and growing and that the only time you fail, is when you quit.
Smiles believes that if you truly discover and pursue what you love in life, then that passion will lead you to success, True Success!... Happiness, Fulfillment, Excitement, and Positive Growth.
Be like Smiles... Different is Good AND, that Good will positively radiate from you and will inspire your friends and family :)
