I have spent so much of my life trying to figure out what is right, what everyone else thinks is right, what I should be doing, thinking, acting on, or seeing.
An avid reader, I often catch myself thinking I should be doing this or that in order to be having a good life, but then it slowly occurred to me that all these articles are people trying to find something to write about. Whether it is to make a living, or find fame, or discover some personal form of satisfaction, these people are simply expressing their opinions, fears, and insecurities.
I suspect the most important thing about a good life is asking myself, am I okay with it? After that I can decide if I need more activity inside or outside my home.
It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks in the end.
It is my life and the only real challenge I have is making me feel good about it.
Whether that is by doing something like painting, volunteering, reading, or simply sitting and enjoying the atmosphere, doesn't matter. Finding contentment, or even joy is so illusive for many people. If I can find that, or bits of that I think I am on the right track. There is no need for justifying it.
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