The real goal.

Tis the season… to become obsessed.
With the mesmerizing story of you.
Focused on your fantasy future.
And working diligently to make it happen.
Renewed resolutions, audacious goals, and sticky habits.
The coherent path to personal success.
And enduring happiness.
I’ve spent decades examining it.
And the evidence is crystal clear.
It’s absolutely… absurd.
The future is a limiting illusion.
A dangling carrot or a raised stick.
That separates you from your experiences.
And blinds you to the energy and potential of existence.
A full and vibrant life doesn’t happen linearly.
And happiness isn’t planned and achieved.
So relax and slow down.
Be aware and spontaneous.
Get out of your head.
And wake up to the magic of connection.
Silvergrass dancing with the winter wind.
A wild creation of a precocious child.
The fearful gaze of a troubled coworker.
Stark silence from a sensitive friend.
The crazy exuberance of a joyful dog.
The restless urge to move, stretch and grow.
Each moment reveals the truth and beauty of life.
Your real goal is to fearlessly open up and embrace it.