Do you ever get that feeling of becoming...being...doing...having...owning...accomplishing ..."the Wow factor" as if you were in a constant hustle for something better? As if your life was not good enough to keep up with this mad world we live in?
As far as I am concerned, I'm always after something. New projects, new dreams, new hobbies, new places to visit or move. Took me many years and few set-backs to realise that we're always after new challenges ignoring the present which, more often that we think, it's amazing. But we don't see it like that until it becomes our "past". When I look back at my life 5 years ago, I realise how different everything was and how much I have changed and evolved since. But it was amazing! And it still is, although different. Apart from the fact that I'm chasing high-standard dreams and I sometimes forget how blessed I am NOW. Exactly as I was 5 years ago, 10 years ago, or 15 years ago. Happiness is a state of mind and we shouldn't allow anything or anybody to tell us anything different. They say that you can chose how to react to the situations or people that life throws at you. Well, it's true. Since I can remember, I was the girl with the positive factor. Don't get me wrong, I have had my share of shit but I have learned to focus on the blessings in my life.
Once in your 30's the pressure is even bigger, you're suddenly forced to grow-up..whatever that means; to be more responsible and to get all your ducks in a row. Or NOT! What if you don't want to grow up? If I was to listen to all my friends pushed by society, rules, age preconceptions and family, all I can hear is them (myself included...as I'm no exception) being scared by this pressure. It might be different for all of us out here in the grown-up world (in theory..in fact, I'm still a child at heart) but we all feel obliged one way or another , to push for a career, a family , a perfect place to live, a perfect business or relationship. Well kids, chill out, the only person setting the bar so high is you. Life is amazing if we make it amazing. Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can not be or do. Carry on dreaming big but dream your own dreams!
Set your own pace and go after whatever makes you happy. And guess what? The sun will still shine tomorrow morning, and life will go by. But in your own f*****g terms. Own it and nail it. As much as we must obey to rules and legislation at place, which of course ,only keep things from falling apart on our beautiful planet, we're the only one responsible for our happiness. Nobody owes us anything.
After my Spring revelation of being so blessed right this very moment, I intend to make happiness a daily resolution. Each day I feel that I've come so far because today's reality was my yesterday's dream. And I have made it happen. The same way as my today's dreams will be my tomorrows, with God's will.
With one week left until Easter, today on the Palm Sunday, my heart is filled with love, joy , flowers and sunshine. Like everybody, I have my own clouds to stress about, but I've decided to change the approach. Will push harder for my dreams without forgetting to appreciate the NOW. Always standing in the line of hope, I'm heading tomorrow with that spring in my step.
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Photo-shoot location: London
Outfit: Zara Skirt; H&M Top; NEXT Platform Sandals; Vintage 1950's Ruby Broach Jewelery & Sterling Silver Earrings; Unbranded Vintage Style Nude Turban
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Sparkle up, kids!
Corina Alexandra
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