The Big Plan
By Alina Popescu on Mar 8, 2008 in Featured, Just me, Thoughts I Came across
We all get to a point in life where we come up with a big shinny plan to follow are dreams and make sure we end up deliriously happy, enjoying every day of our lives. Coming up with such a plan is quite easy, once you decide were you are is not where you want to be and actively get involved into figuring out how to get there.
The hard part immediately follows, as what’s on paper is not as easily transfered into reality. In most cases, the big plan implementation overworks you, as you have to still deal with your normal life while working on how to improve it. There will be days when quitting and just accepting what’s right under your nose will seem to be the best idea you’ve ever had. There will be days where you’ll be tired and frustrated enough to wonder if it’s all really worth your effort.
Luckily for most of us, there are always days when we’re brutally reminded why the plan came to life in the first place, why we feel trapped and under appreciated and determined to change everything and loose all security.
The best solution I’ve had up to now to fight the days when I question my motives is to focus on the end results, to remember what following my dream will get me to. No matter how senseless the effort seems in some better days, it fades away when you compare it with the feeling of fullnesses, happiness, accomplishment and freedom you’ll be feeling if you take your chances and be faithful to your plan.
So my personal conclusion for this bright, warm Saturday that I’d like to share with you is to keep trying to shape your world according to what makes you enjoy it even more, to what keeps you smiling and to what makes you a better person in the eyes of others. Enjoy the weekend!
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alina,
your last paragraph is so very true… believe in yourself, enjoy the things of worth around you, keep on smiling (very important), relax and be genuine in all your doings… everything will work out, perhaps not in the ways you’d expect but you will succeed because you are honestly being yourself :-))
bart | Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
Hi Bart, thank you for stopping by
You are right, how things turn out cannot be completely controlled. But they can get you closer to or further from where you want, depending on how you play your cards. If you stick to what makes sense to you, you might even be surprised and have it all turn out way better than you’ve been dreaming of.
Alina Popescu | Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
This reminds me of those seven words, “live, laugh, love, listen try, give and share.” Happy weekend.
shirazi | Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
Sounds like a 7 word road to happiness. Thanks and enjoy the weekend
Alina Popescu | Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
Don’t let nobody tell you what you cannot do;
don’t let nobody tell you what’s impossible for you;
don’t let nobody tell you what you got to do,
or you’ll never know … what’s on the other side of the rainbow…
remember, if you don’t follow your dreams,
you’ll never know what’s on the other side of the rainbow…
(Melba Moore - The other side of the rainbow)
Amen on the overworking you, unfortunately. And best of luck with your big plan, sis.
Theo | Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the quote and the encouragement, bro
Alina Popescu | Mar 9, 2008 | Reply
Alina, great post. I’m working on something right now that is causing a lot of exhaustion and frustration - but I’m trying to keep the end goal in focus. Success lies in trying our best.
Easton Ellsworth | Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Dreams are important. They define us. Always make time for your dreams.
Laura Spencer | Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
That’s so true, Laura!
Alina Popescu | Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
Easton, thanks for stopping by. I believe I know what you mean, I am going through a similar period
We have no choice but giving it our best.
Alina Popescu | Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Glad you seem so happy. Would you like to tell us more about those goals?
Safiya Outlines | Mar 15, 2008 | Reply
Hi Safiya, I’d love to share more, but I can’t right now :)I will, pretty soon though
Alina Popescu | Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
When one make a decision, one should make it with all his/hers heart. You shouldn’t think that getting something is better than nothing. You should aim for the hole - or for the top.
It is also important that each decision to be made knowing the implications - short and long time. Of course one can make a mistake. In this case it is important to accept the situation and move forward. Regrets don’t solve a thing. Looking back’s also.
Be comfortable with your decision and, moreover, be constant on the road you take. Persevere and success will follow, and peace of mind an soul comfort as well.
Loredana | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Hi Loredana, thanks for stopping by. I couldn’t agree with you more!
Alina Popescu | Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Hi,
No Big Plan or Really Big Plan has ever had the slightest chance at success without help and support. So look for anyone that can help you. Friends, family and anyone working on a Big Plan too. They might not understand your plan, but they’ll understand that helping you is important.
In order to take up a Big Plan you will have to sacrifice a few things. Make a list of all the things you can cut out of your life right now to make room for the Big Plan. It can’t be avoided, you have to make a sacrifice somewhere, or your Big Plan wont have a chance. Also, the sacrifice has to be proportional to the actual size of the Big Plan. Probably a Big Sacrifice is needed.
Love the Big Plan. Don’t just have a Plan because its Big. Saving the world is great and altruistic and you can do that if you want. But if you don’t love it, you wont do it very well. If you do love, your Big Plan will be awesome.
The last thing thats important to a Big Plan is knowing honestly how much work, time and effort it will take to make it work. Don’t mess around with this. If you’re not honest with yourself, the Big Plan will turn into the Once Upon a Time Plan.
Ciao!
Really Big Plan | Apr 13, 2008 | Reply