Life is not a race. There is no speed by which we should live our lives.

Depending on how you look at it, every day is a fight, a struggle to keep your head above water. Life can be hard enough without all of the added pressure and judgment. There are a million and one different paths and options available for you to choose from, and we all make different choices at each junction. Life takes us all in different directions, and the results will naturally look vastly different as well. There are no wrong directions or results; there are simply ones that teach and show us different lessons.

Life is not a race. There is no speed by which we should live our lives; what matters is that we get where we want to be at some point and stay safe and happy while doing so. We each can choose to live life at the pace we desire, at the speed that works for us. Life is not a series of milestones, laid out linearly for us like hurdles in a marathon. For the most part, there is no real set order for which we must accomplish things in this life. It isn’t a math formula with strict, dictated rules.

We live a life that is full of adventure, mystery, and journey. Your own story. We make it what we want; we choose where we want to go. Life is meant to be lived on our own terms, at our own pace, in our own way. We determine the rules, the direction, and ultimately, the goal and destination. What truly matters is that we are doing what we want and getting to where we want to be. Life is about never losing hope, and it is never too late to start over or change direction if you ever feel unsatisfied with where you are.

We’ve become a society that has access to everything right here. Right now. While it seems like this is a good thing on the surface, this can lead to impatience, anxiety, and entitlement. All of these lead directly to unhappiness.