Recenlty in class we have been focusing on the theme of the status quo, and what it means and takes to challenge the status quo. I have recently found that this is relevent in my own life as well.
There have often been times in the past when I have spent time reading, listening to music, watching T.V. shows, and hanging out with friends where I've been completely absorbed in my actions, yet unaware of my true happiness. It isn't until I really take a moment to think about my life that I realize there are certain issues I have been ignoring.
When I actually take a minute to focus on myself, and my happiness, I realize there are things I could be doing to increase my satisfaction with life. When I do make that realization the next, and most challenging, step becomes actually making those changes in my life in order to improve my well