Today’s brief post is brought to you by the WordPress writing prompt of the day which asks “What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?” Ever so often I answer these daily writing prompts to stretch the not-so-old writing fingers and my imagination. You see, these days I’m not exploring as much as I’d like. I’ve dedicated the first half of 2023 to long term projects, such as writing the first step of exams for my internal medicine residency so you may have noticed that my posts have become mostly lifestyle related instead of travel-themed. Fret not, as I’ll be out exploring in the latter half of the year and sharing those adventures but until then, these prompts keep my blog alive. With that said, today let’s answer this philosophical question.
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Having It All Is About Mindset
I think “having it all” is fully attainable, depending on what your “all” is. For me, having it all has always been simple and I find myself growing even simpler with age. It’s inherently human to constantly want more for oneself though, and I think it’s both our biggest blessing and flaw as humans. Thus, unless one actively chooses to slow down, reflect and count one’s blessings with gratitude, happiness becomes unattainable.
For me right now, having it all is having good health and having the support of several loved ones such as my doting mother and loving partner who are also healthy. Good health is priceless, and I’ve seen firsthand how quickly this gift can go. I also have food with the ability to pick and choose what to eat, or where to eat. I have clothing and the opportunity to purchase new stylish clothing when I please. I have a comfortable home to unwind after long and tiring shifts. I have a job which covers my bills and a few extra luxuries, as well as the opportunity to further my career with postgraduate training in my 20s. I have the freedom to travel across my beautiful island home and the world as I please, minus a few pesky visa restrictions as the proud holder of a Jamaican passport. Last but not least, I have this lovely blog, dedicated readers and a WordPress community which encourage me to continue penning my thoughts and sharing unique experiences with the world. With that said, I do believe I have it all and I am extremely grateful. Anything more than this is as we say in Jamaica, brawta (surplus).
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life?
The Holy Bible, RSV. Matthew 6:25-26
Wrap Up
I invite you all to think about your “all” today: what you like, what you don’t like and what can you change to “achieve it all.” Certainly my life has not been smooth, and I’m not always this positive but I work hard to be. Life is a journey, and since none of us knows how long we’ll be on the ride, I make time to pause, enjoy the finer things in life and count my blessings. I hope you do too. Share with me your answers to this question below, and I’ll see you this Friday with a post I scheduled a few weeks ago. 🙂 Subscribe in order not to miss it + click the confirm link in your inbox.
‘Til next time.
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