Perhaps you’ve seen the legendary New Yorker magazine cartoon that depicts a man standing before two doors, seemingly perplexed. One door is labeled “Heaven” and the other is labeled “Books About Heaven.”
Pick just about any cause we claim to be passionate about. Happiness. Innovation. Social justice. Immigration reform. Climate change. Being a better parent. Eating more healthfully. Whatever floats your boat.
If you are anything like me, it’s often easier to be getting ready to go do something meaningful rather than wholeheartedly embrace that thing I claim to desperately want.
If I think things through thoroughly, I tell myself, the outcome I want will be assured. If I research just a little bit more, I will be perfectly prepared when the time is right.
But there is no perfect time.
We always have to start before we are ready.
We have to do the work, rather than just study the work.
If we want to swim, we need to get wet.
Our own version of heaven is here right now, in this present moment, if we are willing to just see it, accept it and embrace it fully.
We can always be in pursuit of happiness or–and here’s a crazy idea–we can actually try being happy.
Jump in. The water is fine.
This post is adapted from one that originally appeared at http://www.stevenpdennis.com
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