Why I’m Choosing The Road Less Travelled

Walking the other path...

*NOTE: This is a guest post from Lauren Giammarco who blogs at Organizing your Life!*

There is a long road ahead with two paths to follow.

The first road is named “Practical Purposes” and the second, “Embrace Your Talents”.

Imagine, just for a moment, a world where everyone can give themselves the chance to embrace their passion, talents, true self and decided to take that path. A world where individual circumstances do not always dictate the path that is chosen. A road that is followed because individuals do not make career choices based on financials or the choice being a “practical” decision.

While most of us require practical attributes in a job, let’s put all practical reasons aside and ask the question of whether it is more rewarding to tap into where your passion lies and then see where it takes you.

At a certain point I took the road to “Practical Purposes”. I can pay the bills and add proficient in Microsoft Excel to my resume, but for me this has also resulted in a serious call for some self reflection. Being in an environment that has no direct correlation to my inner self is at times mentally exhausting and leaves no room for self gratification. I am thankful for the career opportunities I’ve had, however I need to feel as though I am making a difference in a positive way and guide others to do the same. A sense of purpose is important in all of our lives and people certainly interpret it differently.

For years my outlet has been to organize, de-clutter and move furniture around until it “feels” like it’s in the right spot. It dawned on me that I’m tapping into an outlet that comes naturally and provides enough mental clarity to feel as though I can take on the world. As if I’m in the right spot. Ignoring my true self is simply not an option, so I’m taking a detour.

Life balance and clarity is ideal in today’s world. The objective for my blog Organized for Life goes beyond my tips and ideas for cleaning out a closet or a basement. I’m attempting to de-clutter the lives of others to bring balance into their lives and create a peaceful environment. I’m sure most people would love to see where that takes them. Sometimes amid the chaos that surrounds us in life, there is always an opportunity for a moment of clarity if you’re listening to your true self.

The way I see it? To find out what you are meant to do and to secure every opportunity to do it is the key to happiness. Where there is inspiration and passion, success is inevitable – if you like that sort of thing.

Here are my top 5 for wanting to de-clutter lives:- Simplicity loves calm. Bringing simplicity into the home will create a calming environment.
- Less is more, on every level.
- Being organized creates better concentration, which leads to more sound decisions.
- Organization creates better time management, time is something we are all short of.
- De-cluttering and donating to those in need is a valuable process.
- Tomorrow is never promised, so I make every effort to embrace my talents.

Whatever your inner self is telling you, take a moment to listen. If a situation doesn’t feel right, chances are you will feel your body reacting to it. There is always time for change and growth so be good to yourself and follow the detour if you so choose.

Lauren Giammarco writes at Organized for Life!, where it’s her personal goal to help others achieve organization in their homes as well as in their lives.

Image courtesy of Anthonyjhall